Why are retailers involved? Don food manufacturers apply the labeling on foods?
Retailers are very interested in labeling of this nature. Several major grocery chains have adopted shelf labeling systems that are considered FOP labeling and provide point of purchase information. The intent of those systems is to give consumers information for comparing and choosing among products and to encourage consumers to shop in their store. Q: In the meantime, how can consumers make choices with all the different types of labeling schemes in the market? A: Consumers can currently use the Nutrition Facts label to make judgments for themselves about the food products. The % Daily Value is a useful tool for comparing various products whether looking at nutrients to limit such as sodium or saturated fat or nutrients to get enough of such as fiber or vitamins and minerals. Keep in mind that 5% of the Daily Value (DV) is low and 20% of the DV is high. The Nutrition Facts label provides information based on a single serving of the product and the serving size is indicated in Nutriti
