All federal food policy is based on the recommendations stemming from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The American Bakers Association (ABA) leads the Grain Chain, an organization of 10 groups from grain growers and millers, as well as bakers and others who have an interest in growing grain consumption.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is proposing to extend the compliance dates for the Nutrition Facts and Supplement Facts label final rule and the Serving Size final rule from July 26, 2018, to Jan. 1, 2020, for manufacturers with $10 million or more in annual food sales.
Strategies for sweetener use factor in several variables, including 'added sugars,' better-for-you positioning, flavor, and natural and clean-label requirements.
We often equate January with the start of diet season. The past two months of overindulging are now behind us, and it’s time to be responsible eaters again.