California shoppers are about to see a quiet but sweeping change on grocery shelves: the familiar "sell by" date is being ...

The consumer champion is now calling on the government to introduce a mandatory front-of-pack nutrition labelling scheme. It ...

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

New regulation mandates symbols on foods high in sodium, sugar or saturated fat, in effort to combat chronic disease.

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 ...

As part of National Food Safety Month, Hans Weding, Extension registered dietitian and certified ServSafe instructor who has led numerous food safety training courses for professionals in the food 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 ...

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 ...