Posts Tagged ‘the-industry’

Is NYC Mayor Bloomberg a Nanny?

Sunday, June 3rd, 2012

I’m sure you’ve all heard of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s proposed ban on sugary drink servings larger than 16 oz. The image at the left is the beverage industry’s response. And the industry’s not alone: I’ve seen a fair number of public denunciations across the political spectrum. The consensus seems to be that this is

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GMA Launches “Nutrition Keys” Initiative…Straight Into the Ground

Sunday, January 30th, 2011

Last November, I made note of a proposed “front-of-package” nutrition labeling initiative on the part of the food industry. I dubbed it “Smart Choices 2.0,” in honor of the industry’s first – and rather disasterous – attempt to sow cut through consumer confusion. At the time, I doubted the seriousness of the effort, but admitted that “I’d

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Smart Choices 2.0

Thursday, November 4th, 2010

Remember the late, unlamented “Smart Choices” front-of-package labeling system implemented by various players in the food industry? The industry claimed it was an initiative that would “…help consumers make more nutritious food and beverage choices that fit within their daily calorie needs.” Not surprisingly, ”Smart Choices” turned out to be a total farce.

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