Is nutrition labeling required for fresh fruit included in a gift package?
Nutrition labeling is not required when the entire package is made up of fresh fruits (which fall under the voluntary nutrition labeling program) or when the fruit is packed with other processed foods that are intended to be eaten separately. However, if the fruit is included as one part of a kit with more than one ingredient, and some of the other ingredients are not subject to the voluntary labeling exemption, nutrition labeling is required (e.g., apples and caramel sauce). • P7. When cello pack labeling of fresh fruits or vegetables includes a claim, must nutrition information be provided on the label? Answer: Claims subject the food to nutrition labeling in accordance with 21 CFR 101.45, which means that nutrition information will have to be available at point of purchase although not necessarily on the package. • P8. I assemble gift packs using prepackaged foods manufactured by other companies. Labeling on my part is limited to adding a “Contents List” which includes my company na
