Kraft Foods and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics will end a controversial children's nutrition awareness initiative for a processed cheese product, reveals a Kraft spokeswoman on Tuesday.
The food giant said it will remove the academy's "Kids Eat Right" logo from Kraft Singles, individually wrapped slices of a processed cheese product, after it was criticized as an endorsement of the food giant's products. The venture, announced by the academy earlier this month, is aimed at promoting better nutrition for kids.
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Both Kraft and the academy had denied that the logo constituted an endorsement for the processed cheddar cheese product. But the initiative quickly raised hackles from dietitians and public-health advocates who said it marred the academy's reputation as a nutritional advocate immune to influence from the food industry.
"Although we stand by our decision to work together to shine a light on this issue, and not to serve as a product endorsement, we believe misconceptions are overshadowing the campaign," said Kraft spokeswoman Jody Moore. "As such, both organizations have agreed it is best not to proceed as originally planned." Moore said the labels would continue to appear on Kraft Singles through approximately July.
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Controlling infections in children caused by intestinal worms, which are among the most common infections worldwide is the aim this year as India observes National Deworming Day on 10th February.
A March 16 petition signed by members of the dietitians group called on the academy to end the collaboration, saying the venture "has put our professional integrity and credibility at risk." The petition also called on the academy to disclose financial terms between the foundation and Kraft.
An academy spokesman said the group had no comment. Kraft shares fell 3.8% to $87.13.
Source: AFP
Deworm to Not Lose Gains Made on Child Health and Nutrition
Controlling infections in children caused by intestinal worms, which are among the most common infections worldwide is the aim this year as India observes National Deworming Day on 10th February.
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A March 16 petition signed by members of the dietitians group called on the academy to end the collaboration, saying the venture "has put our professional integrity and credibility at risk." The petition also called on the academy to disclose financial terms between the foundation and Kraft.
An academy spokesman said the group had no comment. Kraft shares fell 3.8% to $87.13.
Source: AFP
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