Flavor and Wellness

Food Regulation

4 articles

A modern food manufacturing facility with advanced machinery, symbolizing the large-scale reduction of sugar and sodium in packaged goods.
Trends

Food Giants Cut Sugar & Sodium by a Third Amid Health Rules

Major food manufacturers have adopted global nutrition targets for saturated fat, total sugars, and sodium in packaged goods, leading to reductions of up to one-third in sugar and sodium in selected m

Lauren Fisk·August 30, 2026
A diverse panel of nutrition experts debating and analyzing data on ultra-processed foods and potential policy exemptions.
Nutrition

Expert Panel Recommends Exempting Healthy Ultra-Processed Foods

Americans consume over half their daily calories from ultra-processed foods, a staggering 55%, even as cities like San Francisco sue manufacturers for alleged harm.

Ryan Patel·May 18, 2026
Consumers in a global marketplace scrutinizing new front-of-pack nutrition labels on food products, reflecting policy shifts.
Nutrition

Global nutrition policy shifts drive front-of-pack labeling changes

On April 6, 2026, Indonesia introduced a new front-of-pack nutrition labeling system, classifying products by sugar, salt, and fat with a colour-coded scale.

Ryan Patel·April 17, 2026
Grocery store aisle with food products featuring new color-coded labels for sugar, salt, and fat content, promoting healthier consumer choices.
Healthy Living

Indonesia mandates color-coded labels for high sugar, salt, fat foods

Starting July 26, 2024, Indonesia's new regulation mandates color-graded labels for products high in salt, sugar, and fat, fundamentally changing how consumers will perceive their food and beverage op

Chloe Bennett·April 15, 2026