FDA issues final guidance on Nutrition Facts labeling rules
The FDA has issued final guidance to help manufacturers of packaged foods comply with its updated Nutrition Facts labeling regulations.
NPD Group: Consumers pay most attention to sugar and calorie content when reading the nutrition facts label
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When it comes to reading the updated nutrition facts label, consumers are most keyed into sugar and calorie content, reports The NPD Group.
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