New study shows positive effects of the Choices logo in the Netherlands
September 30th, 2019
A recently published study by Sinne Smed et al. (Public Health Nutrition, 2019) investigated the effects of the introduction of the Choice logo in the Netherlands on consumer purchasing behaviour. Despite the abundance of front-of-pack labelling systems, we know little about their effects on purchase behaviour in real market conditions. This is mainly due to the fact that many studies have focused on consumers’ attitudes and not on actual purchases.
Read moreIs India ready to reformulate its food products?
September 23rd, 2019
India carries 40% of the world diabetes burden, one third of its child population is undernourished and half of Indian women are anaemic. In addition, obesity and overweight are on the rise. This country is an emblematic case in terms of the double burden of malnutrition, and its population would definitely benefit from healthier food products.
Read moreIndonesia presents healthier choice logo
September 6th, 2019
Jakarta, 6th September 2019 – Recently the Indonesian FDA launched a healthier choices logo that can be placed front-of-pack, to help consumers to find food products that are lower in fat, sugar and salt in their product group. First, it will be applied to beverages and instant noodles/pasta.
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