Food Retailers Upset By Scope Of FDA's Final Menu Labeling Rule

Movie theaters and amusement parks are now required to post calorie amounts next to food items sold at concession stands as part of major changes to a proposed rule FDA finalized Tuesday that also agitated grocery store groups and food retailers due to the scope of retail establishments covered. The rule gives detailed definitions of foods and categories that must carry caloric counts and an official statement on calories that must be prominently displayed. FDA promised further guidance for affected...