Food packaging is built to reassure shoppers. Certain words sound meaningful but often describe far less than people assume.

The FDA is trying to find out why food companies use the labels they do. Food waste and food safety experts share what these labels mean and how to reduce food waste while making sure food is fresh.

The can of chickpeas in the pantry has a "best by" date that passed two weeks ago. The loaf of bread on the countertop boasts a "sell by" date of today. And then there's the Manchego cheese in the ...

As the FDA mulls interpretive food warning labels, a Georgetown University study shows these schemes have been powerless to halt obesity trends. In an attempt to tackle stubbornly high adult obesity ...

The US Federal Communications Commission has adopted new rules that will require broadband internet service providers to “display easy-to-understand labels” that will make it easier for people to know ...

A global analysis of over 314,000 food items found that hyper-palatable foods, engineered to drive overeating, are widespread in the US and Europe, but especially prevalent in the US and Bulgaria.

WASHINGTON -- The United States Food and Drug Administration will test out labels on the front of food packages in the hope of giving shoppers better access to nutrition information, the agency said.

A recent survey examining U.S. consumer attitudes and behaviors related to food date labels found widespread confusion, leading to unnecessary discards, increased waste, and food safety risks. The ...

The agency issued designs for front-of-package lists that food companies would be required to include. By Andrew Jacobs The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday proposed requiring new nutrition ...

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 ...

You want your patients to eat healthier. But American food labels don’t make that easy. A few diet and nutrition specialists offer tips for teaching your patients about food labels — including updated ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brian Kateman covers ethical technology and consumer trends. It’s been over 25 years since food packaging started displaying its ...