Carrefour Pressures Suppliers to Adopt Nutri-Score Labels, Vows Public Naming for Non-Compliance
Source: DairyNews.today
French retail giant Carrefour has issued a firm directive to suppliers, calling on them to display Nutri-Score labels on product information online. Suppliers that refuse will be publicly named on Carrefour’s website, the company said, increasing pressure on brands to adopt the nutritional labeling system.
Carrefour has included Nutri-Score labels on its own-brand products since 2019, supporting the labeling system that ranks food items from A to E based on nutritional quality. Launched in France in 2017, Nutri-Score has gained traction across several European countries and retailers as a quick reference for consumers seeking healthier food choices.
However, not all manufacturers support the system. Some have criticized the label’s methodology, arguing it oversimplifies nutritional quality. In September, French dairy giant Danone announced plans to remove Nutri-Score labels from its dairy and plant-based drinks in Europe, citing recent adjustments to the rating criteria. These changes group dairy and plant-based beverages alongside sugary soft drinks, a move Danone believes unfairly impacts the perception of its products.
Carrefour’s push reflects growing debate in the food industry over transparency and labeling, with Nutri-Score increasingly becoming a point of contention among manufacturers and retailers alike.
However, not all manufacturers support the system. Some have criticized the label’s methodology, arguing it oversimplifies nutritional quality. In September, French dairy giant Danone announced plans to remove Nutri-Score labels from its dairy and plant-based drinks in Europe, citing recent adjustments to the rating criteria. These changes group dairy and plant-based beverages alongside sugary soft drinks, a move Danone believes unfairly impacts the perception of its products.
Carrefour’s push reflects growing debate in the food industry over transparency and labeling, with Nutri-Score increasingly becoming a point of contention among manufacturers and retailers alike.
