
New Consumer Trends in Food Label Design: Less Text, More Impact
Food packaging is undergoing a shift. Today’s consumers want clear, immediate information—without the clutter. In response, food brands are rethinking…

What Information Must Legally Be Shown on Food Labels?
All prepackaged food must have a label that includes specific mandatory information. Food products are subject to general labeling regulations,…

How Food Labels Can Help Brands Tap Into the Clean Eating Movement
Clean eating has moved from a niche wellness trend to a mainstream lifestyle. Shoppers are paying closer attention to the…

The FSA’s Latest 2025 Allergen Labelling Updates
Introduction In March 2025, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) introduced updated best practice guidance on allergen labelling, with a particular…

Effeminate Wine Labels Affect Female Consumer Behaviour
The wine industry has traditionally been male-dominated with 82 % of U.S. winemakers being male as of 2021, leading to a…

Microplastics are Poisoning the UK Food Chain
Microplastics are hindering photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert energy from the sun into the fruit and vegetables we…

The FDA Announces New Label of “Healthy” Food
The definition of “healthy” on food packaging has been revised by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), marking the first…

Bananas Given “Sad” Labels to Help Reduce Food Waste
With more than 1 billion meals thrown in the bin globally each day, there’s no doubt society needs new ways…

Who are the UK’s National Food Crime Unit?
The National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) is a specialised branch of the UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA), established in response…

European Parliament Updates Rules on Labelling of Jams, Honey & Juices
To keep up with the changes on the EU food market and enable consumers to eat healthy, the European Parliament…