May 2026 - Vol. 26, No. 9
Happy May, readers! Ingredient statements provide essential product information that help consumers make informed decisions based on dietary preferences, allergen avoidance, and other factors. This back-of-pack info also provides a powerful marketing avenue for influencing shoppers' decisions, drawing attention to product attributes such as “clean” labels and favorable ingredients. Today we’re sharing guidance for creating fully compliant, consumer-friendly ingredient statements - the first article in our series focused on tools-you-can-use for ingredient labeling. We’re also catching up on the latest activity in our Insiders community.
In this issue:
- A Winning Combo for Ingredient Statements
- The Inside Scoop
- Keeping You Current
Warmly,
Melissa Grzybowski, President, Food Consulting Company
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Feature Article
A Winning Combo for Ingredient Statements
We frequently receive questions asking when it's allowable to combine ingredients in the ingredient statement. Manufacturers often hope to catch consumers’ eye by including favorable ingredients at the top of the list, which collective naming may facilitate. While this may be feasible in some cases, these marketing goals may not always align with requirements for a compliant ingredient statement.
