Consumer, Industry Groups Split Over FDA's Alternative Nutrition Facts Panel

FDA's alternative proposed format for the updated nutrition facts label has garnered overwhelming support from consumer advocates and researchers, who say it will better inform consumers of how nutrients fit into their diet, but industry groups say the alternative format is too prescriptive and could lead to more consumer confusion. But consumer advocates, researchers and industry all raised concerns about the proposed dual column labeling format for certain larger packages. The competing reactions were highlighted at a public meeting FDA...