Big-time rivals Coke and Pepsi plan to debut new labels that add further nutrition information, a voluntary move after the Food and Drug Administration recommended such changes.
Coca-Cola North America plans to phase in the label changes beginning next year for a number of package sizes for its carbonated soft drink brands, including the 20-ouce bottle.
The labels will carry nutrition facts including calories, fat, sodium, carbohydrates, sugars and protein based on a standard eight-ounce serving and the entire bottle. Currently, the labels carry information for an eight-ounce serving and indicate the total number of servings per package, in accordance with FDA regulations.
Pepsi also plans a rollout of the new nutritional information on its packaging next year for a number of food and drink products.
The FDA has recommended that food and beverage companies revise their labeling for individual packaging so consumers better understand the contents of what they are eating and drinking.
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