Nutri-Score
Oct. 25, 2024
Romania Sets New Rules for Nutri-Score Adoption
After an initial ban, the Romanian government said Nutri-Score labels can be applied voluntarily on some items.
Sep. 18, 2024
Danone Plans to Abandon Nutri-Score on Many of Its Products
The French multinational is distancing itself from the front-of-pack labeling system after a recent change to the algorithm lowered the score of several of its products.
Apr. 24, 2024
Nutri-Score Changed Food Formulas in France, Researchers Find
Food producers are changing ingredients to improve Nutri-Score ratings.
Feb. 20, 2024
New Research Rekindles Debate on Nutri-Scoreās Effectiveness
The OECD found Nutri-Score could save money on healthcare. Dutch researchers questioned the integrity of studies supporting the labeling system.
Jun. 20, 2023
Legislation in Switzerland Would Prohibit Nutri-Score
If the law passes, Switzerland will become the first country to adopt Nutri-Score, but later reverse course and prohibit the food label.
May. 16, 2023
Food Labeling Debate Reignites as Romania Bans Nutri-Score
The ban comes as a Nutri-Score algorithm update penalized artificially sweetened beverages.
Feb. 6, 2023 News Briefs
Nutri-Score Founder: Olive Oil Will Never Attain the Highest Rating
Jan. 17, 2023 News Briefs
Public Health Groups Urge E.U. to Expedite Introduction of Front-of-Pack Food Labels
Dec. 9, 2022 Business
Dec. 1, 2022 Business
Nov. 14, 2022 News Briefs
French Scientists and Health Professionals Reiterate Support for Nutri-Score
Nov. 9, 2022
Official Suggests Nutri-Score Will Not Be Europeās Single Nutrition Label
Instead, the European Commission may create its own label using elements of nominated front-of-pack labeling systems.
Nov. 2, 2022
After Algorithm Update, French Cheese Producers Renew Criticism of Nutri-Score
Cheese producers protested against Europeās mandatory adoption of Nutri-Score after an algorithm update resulted in lower scores for some cheeses.
Oct. 31, 2022
Nutri-Score Criticism Defines European Parliament Hearing
Politicians, scientists and interest groups argued that the European-wide adoption of Nutri-Score would hurt trade, favor big business and harm health.
Sep. 30, 2022
Businesses and Consumers Need Uniform Food Labels, E.U. Commissioner Says
Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakides told European agricultural ministers that a pan-European food label would be published soon.
Sep. 21, 2022
Studies Indicate Labels Like Nutri-Score Help Consumers Make Healthy Choices
With Europe set to choose a mandatory food labeling system in the next six months, Nutri-Score remains the front-runner.
Sep. 9, 2022
Two major studies in the United States and Italy link premature death and colorectal cancer to highly processed food consumption.
Aug. 10, 2022
Italian Antitrust Authority Prohibits Use of Nutri-Score on Some Products
The decision specifically focuses on products with a protected geographical indicator. Some retailers removed all products labeled with Nutri-Score from their shelves.
Nov. 29, 2021
Critics of Nutri-Score Demand Reform to Ratings of PDO and PGI Foods
Officials in France, Italy and Spain want specialty products to be treated differently than processed foods by the labeling system.
Nov. 22, 2021
Italy Ramps up Nutri-Score Criticism as Deadline for E.U. Food Labeling System Looms
The Italian Agriculture minister continued to denounce how Nutri-Score grades local specialties, while drumming up support for an alternative.
Oct. 26, 2021
Researchers Offer a Different Approach to Rating Foods
A new food rating system will allow institutions, producers and consumers to make healthier diet choices, according to a research team from Tufts University.
Oct. 19, 2021
French Cheese Association Rejects āSimplisticā Nutri-Score
Producers behind Franceās Roquefort cheeses said the rating system failed to take into account the health benefits of their famous product.
Oct. 6, 2021
Study: Nutri-Score Label System Does Not Discourage Olive Oil Consumption
Researchers found that the Nutri-Score label allowed consumers to correctly identify olive oil as the healthiest option among eight vegetable oils.
Oct. 1, 2021
Italian Olive Oil Exports Doubled in Last 20 Years
Italian farmersā association Coldiretti said an increasing appetite for the Mediterranean diet was fueling exports, but warned a new labeling program could lead to setbacks.
Sep. 27, 2021
Newly-Proposed Med Index Rating Seeks to Surpass Nutri-Score and Nutrinform
A front-of-pack labeling system takes into account a food itemās macro and micro-nutrients and its social and environmental sustainability.
Sep. 20, 2021
Nutri-Score Adoption Can Help Curb Cancer Epidemic, Researchers Say
A report from the International Agency for Research on Cancer asked the European Union and other countries to urgently adopt the French-born front-of-pack labeling platform.