Front-of-package labelling proposal has Canadian dairy farmers concerned

Health Canada launched a consultation period in February for its proposed new front-of-packaging labelling. The proposal is part of Health Canada's Healthy Eating Strategy and would include placing new warning labels on the front of products sold in Canada for foods that are high in saturated fats, sugars and sodium.   “Our concern is that many Canadians would actually put that product back down if they see a warning label on it. So it would impact our markets domestically,” said David Wiens, chair of Dairy Farmers of Manitoba. Dollar-wise the proposal could have a huge effect for Canadian dairy farmers. Wiens has heard that it could negatively impact the Canadian dairy industry by as much as C$800 million.While milk will be getting a pass from the proposed labels, other dairy products such as cheeses and yogurts will not, which has the Canadian dairy industry concerned.