When Americans are looking at which products to buy, they will sometimes make a snap decision based on the nutrient content claims readily available on the packaging. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has specific requirements for what products are able to...
Experienced food manufacturers know just how much work can go into including a nutrient content claim or health claim on their food product’s label. But for those just starting out in the industry, there’s a lot of confusion about the difference between the two types...
Creating a delicious product is no easy feat, but more often than not, the process is infused with creativity, excitement, and of course, lots of tasting. Determining the serving size of a food product, on the other hand, is a lot less fun (and certainly less...
Gregory was thoroughly confused. He’d finished perfecting the recipe for his protein-packed energy bars, which he’d been selling at the local Farmers Market for the past year. His product was wildly popular, and several customers had asked if they could buy his bars...
Starting a food business can be exciting, but it comes with its own set of challenges. One critical step in bringing your food products to market is obtaining barcodes. Food manufacturers often wonder whether or not they need one for their product and how to obtain...
In the past few years, functional food products have begun sprouting from the woodwork as consumer demand for healthier products, many in response to the year-long COVID-19 pandemic. And while essential oils have several benefits in regards to aromatherapy, it is...
Jack was perplexed. “How the heck do I get nutrition facts for my product?”, he asked. I could hear the slight panic in his voice over the phone. He’d already perfected each of his recipes in his line of gourmet hummus, he’d chosen and ordered his packaging, and he’d...
Importing food into the United States can be a sticky process if you aren't up to date on government requirements. Here are the 5 major points you need to know to begin importing your food products into the United States to meet all major FDA guidelines. 1....
We are committed to keeping our customers informed about important regulatory changes that impact the food industry. Recently, the FDA announced a significant update regarding the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food products. The Update Effective August 2,...
LabelCalc is pleased to announce the launch of an innovative, new Simplified Labeling feature that allows users to create streamlined versions of their food labels that are still perfectly formatted and compliant with FDA requirements. FDA Nutrient Requirements for...
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