The Digimarc Barcode has been adopted by the USDA as an approved digital disclosure method for products and packaging containing bioengineered food.
The Certified Plant Based label was drawn up by the Plant Based Foods Association — they’re calling it the first and only plant-based food certification.
A new poll out of Michigan State shows that food labels influence the purchasing behavior of most Americans.
There’s a growing popularity of “free-from” labels, ones that focus on what’s not in our food, rather than what is in it.
FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb took to Twitter on Tuesday to offer some initial thoughts on food labeling, particularly as it pertains to labels on organic products and other items touting “free” characteristics, such as antibiotic free and hormone free. Essentially, those words that are used to influence consumers’ purchases. The FDA’s hope is to […]
I have a crisis of conscience. Because of a tick-borne disease I contracted last year, I am no longer able to eat beef, pork, or dairy products without getting an allergic reaction. The past few months have been spent searching for alternatives, which often means selecting vegan options that tend to be inferior in taste […]
I live in a super tiny town, about 1,000 people with no stoplight in the whole county. I’m 89 miles away from the closest Starbucks and pretty limited on what to purchase when it comes to food. Therefore, it may sound silly to the average city person, but I usually buy chicken breast at the […]
The USDA offered a look at a handful of prototypes for the labeling logo, and they use the abbreviation “BE” on them — for bioengineered.
In partnership with Emmy-winning comedic production company Funny Or Die, Peel Back the Label has launched a new video highlighting the absurdity of deceptive food labels with a tongue-in-cheek take on how far food companies are willing to go to confuse consumers into buying their products. The video features two food executives — one from […]
Mandatory labels for genetically modified foods sold in the United States are imminent under a law signed two years ago by President Barack Obama.