Candy makers pledge to print calorie info front of packaging
Major candy companies have announced action to help consumers count calories. Mars Chocolate, Wrigley, Nestlé USA, Ferrero, Lindt, Ghirardelli, Russell Stover, and Ferrara Candy Company, have agreed to print calorie labels on the front of 90 percent of their products rather than the back where they are right now, the companies announced on Thursday the 11th of May.
The companies also pledge that half of the individually wrapped products will be available in packs that contain 200 or fewer calories. Changes are expected in the next five years. The companies of also established alwaysatreat.com to provide information to consumers (ABC Eyewitness News, 11 May 2017).
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