How to Understand the New Definition of Dietary Fiber
Fiber has been a word that has lately seen a huge increase in usage over the past few years. Most consumers are now probably familiar with the word fiber although they might not have a full [...]
Understanding the Partially Hydrogenated Oil FDA Ruling/Ban
Over the past few years, partially hydrogenated oils have come under a lot of scrutiny. While they’ve been used in food products since the 1950s, mostly to preserve the shelf-life of manufactured [...]
FDA Food Labeling Changes: How to Update Your Nutrition Facts Panel Affordably
Food manufacturers have been waiting with bated breath to find out when they must implement the new FDA nutrition facts panels. After the Obama Administration’s May 5, 2017, deadline was delayed, [...]
Do I Need Nutrition Facts on My Product? A New Food Manufacturer’s Guide to Labeling
Kathryn was crazy about cheesecake. For as long as she could remember, she’d been baking them with her mother for every birthday and holiday. As she got older, she began tweaking her mother’s [...]
What Nutrients are Optional on the Food Label: Voluntary Nutrition Information
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 [...]
Can I Use “Healthy” on My Food Label? FDA Labeling Requirements in 2017
One of the biggest challenges of being a food manufacturer is complying with the countless FDA guidelines, rules, and regulations about labeling your food products. This is especially true now, [...]
A Comprehensive Guide to Using the “Natural” Label on Food Products
Natural food is growing in popularity these days. We see labels that read “nothing artificial” and “100% natural” everywhere. Costco offers a wider selection of more wholesome food products, and [...]
FDA Nutrition Facts Panel Update 2017: What Food Manufacturers Need to Know
Those working in the food industry know the FDA has been undergoing significant changes since the Trump Administration took office. Recently, President Trump granted his new FDA commissioner, [...]