Food packaging is built to reassure shoppers. Certain words sound meaningful but often describe far less than people assume.

The first step in understanding food labels is to know what information is required by law. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), there are several mandatory components of a food label ...

Reading food labels might seem like a simple habit, but research shows it can significantly impact longevity. This practice helps individuals make informed dietary choices, manage portions effectively ...

What began as a marketing flourish in the early 20th century has become a quiet backbone of modern grocery retail.

Food producers and manufacturers, both large and small, want to increase their products' appeal to today’s discerning consumer. One way to market is at the point-of-sale, providing trusted and ...

When grocery shopping, there are nearly a dozen different types of labels that describe the freshness of food and produce. Labels such as "Sell By", "Use By", "Expires On" or "Best Before" — what do ...

The FDA rolled out new rules for nutrition labels on packaged foods and drinks Friday, designed to highlight the amount of “added sugar” and calories in a given product. The measures, which take ...

This change is happening in California, where lawmakers have passed new food safety regulations that will take effect in July ...

Two of the most influential groups in the food industry are asking companies to change those pesky "expiration" or "sell by" labels on packaged food. The labels, you see, don't mean what they appear ...

Food labeling is one of the least objectionable types of regulation bursting into the scene in recent decades. It is also one of the least successful. It is easy to see why labelists hang such high ...