Westminster, CO -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/08/2013 -- Motivation through menu labeling was profiled in Food Business News by Eric Schroeder. He suggests, while menu labeling has thus far not affected the average nutritional content of fast-food menu items, it may motivate restaurants to increase the availability of healthier options, according to an exploratory study conducted by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The study examined seven years of nutritional data, from 2005 through 2011, from five chain restaurant companies operating in areas requiring nutrition labeling on menus (case restaurants) and four chain restaurant companies operating in areas that do not require nutrition labeling (control restaurants).

TraceGains, Inc. recently hosted a webinar on the topic of labeling with Elizabeth Johnson of the advisory firm Food Directions. The webinar presentation focused on three themes including the food labeling landscape, FDA agenda, and Industry Initiatives. Food labeling is a salient topic in the food industry. An array of important topics were discussed such as gluten-free and the menu labeling. The FDA has proposed a rule for consistent labeling for gluten-free products expected out in the next couple of months. The Affordability Act requires labeling on all restaurants and vending products expected out by the end of the year. To view the webinar in its entirety, click this link: http://www.tracegains.com/labeling-webinar.html

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