SAI Statement RE: FDA’s proposed updates to the Nutrition Facts Panel including a subcategory of “added sugars”

The following statement can be attributed to Andrew C. Briscoe, President and CEO, the Sugar Association: We share the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and First Lady Michelle Obama’s concerns about obesity and its detriment to long-term health. We wholeheartedly agree that nutrient-rich foods, like fruits and vegetables, should be the centerpiece of a healthy diet. We also endorse rigorous scientific research that provides the meaningful and unambiguous data required for labeling guidance.