The impact of interpretive and reductive front-of-pack labels on food choice and willingness to pay.
Zenobia TalatiRichard NormanSimone PettigrewBruce NealBridget KellyHelen DixonKylie BallCaroline MillerTrevor ShiltonPublished in: The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity (2017)
Front-of-pack labels that are more interpretive, such as the Health Star Rating, can be more effective at directing consumers towards healthier choices than reductive front-of-pack labels such as the Daily Intake Guide. The study results provide policy makers with clear guidance on the types of front-of-pack labels that are most likely to achieve positive health outcomes at a population level.