Food manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand have been warned voluntary health rating labels on packaging will be made compulsory if targets are not met. The so-called Health Star Rating (HSR) ...

In a world full of dietary trends and ever-evolving health advice, reading food labels remains one of the most reliable ways to make informed choices. Food labels reveal details beyond taste and ...

Food labels are intended to support healthy choices. But not all labelling schemes are equal. Australia currently uses a voluntary Health Star Rating system. Food manufacturers can choose to add a ...

Roughly nine years ago, while serving as Vice President for Food Safety at the world’s largest food retailer, I surveyed how many different date labels were used by food producers to convey that food ...

Gary Sacks receives funding from the the National Heart Foundation of Australia, National Health and Medical Research Council, Australian Research Council and VicHealth. Davina Mann does not work for, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ms. Morgan is a food systems consultant. Mr. Bittman is a former Opinion columnist and a special adviser on food at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. Whether you shop for food in ...