IFIC - International Food Information Council

Today is World Food Safety Day! Celebrate by using safe food handling practices. Learn more with the IFIC Food Safety Toolkit: https://bit.ly/4ugirBQ

New IFIC Spotlight Survey: Americans' Perceptions Of Nutrition Labels explores how Americans use nutrition or ingredient information on food packages.

Highlights include:
🛒 79% of Americans check nutrition or ingredient information on packaging at least sometimes while grocery shopping
😎 86% say they feel at least somewhat confident interpreting nutrition information on food and beverage labels
🔎 Americans look for a mix of nutrients to limit and nutrients to encourage, including: calories (45%), total sugars (44%), protein (42%), sodium (41%), and added sugars (39%).

Explore the insights: https://bit.ly/4e23fSy

Do you need to avoid seed oils? Research shows that when unsaturated fats (like seed oils) replace saturated fats in our diet, cardiovascular disease risk decreases.

Learn more about seed oils with the IFIC Expert Webinar: Decoding Seed Oils: The Science Behind The Buzz: https://bit.ly/4nWhxc2

Food packaging is becoming a growing focus in conversations, headlines, and policy discussions—but how are consumers interpreting the information they’re seeing?

Join us for the IFIC Expert Webinar: Chemicals in Food Packaging: Unpacking Consumer Insights, Regulations & Health Risks: https://bit.ly/49tjIOi

Have you heard carbohydrates are bad for you? Carbohydrates are the body’s primary source of energy. Learn why we need carbohydrates and where to find them: https://bit.ly/4aGBFtG

RDNs & DTRs, do you need continuing education credit before May 31? Check out the IFIC Expert Webinar library where you can access over two dozen credits on today's hottest topics from protein to carbohydrates to nutrition trends, seed oils, allergens, GRAS, caffeine and more: https://bit.ly/3OG7Mkz

Register for the next IFIC Expert Webinar: Exploring America’s Relationship With Processed Foods: https://bit.ly/3P6hDks

Hot off the press!

📣 NEW IFIC Spotlight Survey: Americans' Perceptions Of The Dietary Guidelines For Americans

Fielded January 20-27, 2026, just weeks after the January 7 release of the new Guidelines and accompanying Food Pyramid

💡 Key finding: Within three weeks of their release, 47% of Americans reported hearing about the updated Dietary Guidelines.

Explore all the insights at ific.org.