“It’s your right” is a mini-series that we are doing to describe in greater detail each bullet point of what we are petitioning for. If there is anything on food labels that you would like to see changed and improved, please let us know so that we can add it to our petition! Did you …
I am so, so happy to announce that The Food Label Movement is now an official not-for-profit organization! This is an important step for us and we are excited to see what will be next. This month we have also been busy scouting out sponsors. The Food Label Movement is currently seeking out grants, sponsors …
“Shame list” is a mini-series to call out brands of food products with misleading health claims. We break down the label and point out the discrepancies to help you navigate your way through the grocery aisle! Please contact us at info@thefoodlabelmovement.org if you would like to submit a product for The Food Label Movement’s Shame …
Thank you so much to Food Matters MB for inviting us to their AGM this year. At the event, we officially signed the Manitoba Food Charter to openly declare our commitment to healthy, sustainable, and fair food for all. This was a fantastic opportunity. Whether you have an organization or are simply an individual keen …
The Food Label Movement is a march of solidarity for food labelling in Canada. It may sound trivial to some, but it’s not. At the heart of health care issues in Canada are the poor eating habits of our modern lifestyle. To change these current habits, to improve the lives of Canadians, and to save …
Apr
25
I recently received a copy of Read it with a Grain of Salt: The truth about Canadian food labels from an industry insider by Allison Jorgens B.Sc., P.H.Ec. Since it’s all about food labels in Canada, I figured I’d share it all with you! Note: Allison Jorgens is a sponsor of The Food Label Movement, …
Apr
17
This week the Globe and Mail published an article examining the horrific amounts of sodium in processed and fast food meals – particularly in Canada. Yes, our nation is leading the way in high sodium levels. One comparison we can look at is French fries: On average, French fries in Canada contain 560 milligrams of …
Apr
09
The reason the Food Label Movement is around is because current food labelling regulations are inadequate and we as consumers deserve to have the knowledge that so many food manufacturers hold back from us: the truth of what’s really in our food. Unfortunately, it was released last month that the government budget cuts will result …
Mar
28
Some food articles that have been recently published may interest you – check out our latest food story roundup: Dietitian helps debunk some common myths about food The first one on the list is something that I believe strongly in – “organic” has a major health halo, but it’s not always the best choice. Check …
Mar
11
According to the National Post, junk food is really bad. It notes that “40% of premature death are related to diet.” It’s no wonder, then, that health professionals are now asking for junk food to be considered – and labelled – as pathogens. When diet plays such a critical role in our health, we need …
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