WASHINGTON, May 12, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hudson Institute, in an initiative led by Senior Fellow Hank Cardello, has been selected to lead the measurement and accountability efforts of major new commitments made by five leading global chocolate and candy companies, including Mars Chocolate, Wrigley, Nestlé USA, Ferrero, Lindt, Ghirardelli, Russell Stover, and Ferrara Candy Company. Hank Cardello's accountability initiative was recently announced at the 2017 Partnership for a Healthier America Summit as part of a comprehensive commitment to increase the transparency of calories on package labeling and by providing portion guidance. Over a five-year period, Cardello will monitor and publically report on the progress made by the participants.
Cardello will produce three reports tracking progress in achieving the following key goals:
Members of the press who are interested in interviewing Hank Cardello may contact Hudson Institute Press Secretary Carolyn Stewart, [email protected] and (202) 974-6456.
Hudson Institute is an independent research organization promoting new ideas for the advancement of global security, prosperity and freedom. For more information, please visit www.hudson.org.
Carolyn Stewart[email protected] (202) 974-6456
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Cardello will produce three reports tracking progress in achieving the following key goals:
- That 90 percent of the best-selling candies made by these companies will have calorie information printed on the front of the pack
- That half of the individually wrapped products made by the participating companies will be available in sizes that contain 200 calories or less per pack
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Members of the press who are interested in interviewing Hank Cardello may contact Hudson Institute Press Secretary Carolyn Stewart, [email protected] and (202) 974-6456.
Hudson Institute is an independent research organization promoting new ideas for the advancement of global security, prosperity and freedom. For more information, please visit www.hudson.org.
Carolyn Stewart[email protected] (202) 974-6456
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SOURCE Hudson Institute