It’s no secret to those in the food manufacturing industry that the FDA is pretty particular—especially when it comes to nutrition facts labels. Of course, they have the public’s best interests at heart, but making sure nutrition labels are compliant down to the last...
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Nutrition Facts Labels
How to Become an Expert Nutrition Label Creator
How to Become an Expert Nutrition Label Creator Here at LabelCalc, we are all about supporting our clients -- especially when their dreams include becoming a food manufacturer. That being said, if you've made it to our site and you are brand new to food manufacturing,...
How to Get Nutrition Fact Labels for Your Product
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...
How to Import Food into the US
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....
How Do Ingredient Databases & Nutrition Calculators Work?
Using LabelCalc: Understanding Ingredient Databases LabelCalc exists to make nutrition labeling a lot easier than using a food lab. Using a food lab is costly and it takes a long time to receive the nutrition reporting, and they don't even provide you with a label!...
When to Use a Supplement Label over a Nutrition Label
Do I Need a Nutrition Label or a Supplement Label for My Product? If you are new to manufacturing and you have a great product you're trying to bring to retail that's nutrition or food-related, you're gonna need a label to educate the consumer about the...
What Nutrition Label Format Do I Need for My Food Product?
Hi there new food manufacturer! If you have landed on this article and are trying to bring your secret sauce to retail grocery stores or attempting to sell online, congratulations! You've just entered the world of food manufacturing, and we are so happy you are here!...
Create a Nutrition Label
Quickly understand how to create a nutrition label for your food products by getting a handle on the basics. Not a nutrition professional? No problem. We’ll teach you everything you need to know to get you started on your way to FDA-compliant nutrition labeling. Go to retail faster with LabelCalc.
Nutrition Labeling Exemption
Small Business Nutrition Labeling Exemption: Does Your Product Qualify? When it comes to nutrition labeling, the FDA takes things pretty seriously. All food products sold into retail must have nutrition information clearly stated in the latest label format, health...
Product Yield and Weight Loss Percentage
Learn how to calculate product yield and weight loss percentage with this step-by-step guide. A Beginner's Guide to Calculating Product Yield and Weight Loss Percentage As a new food manufacturer, you are well aware of how bringing a product to retail requires...
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