UK: Tesco signs up traffic light food labels
Tesco was the last major retailer in the UK to oppose the idea and the change of direction paves the way for officials to meet this week to discuss new proposals for labels and packages.
The move is a victory for health campaigners who have long called for the retail industry to end its fractious divisions over the issue of food labelling. Tesco and Morrisons previously ignored the traffic light system, claiming it would "demonise" certain foods. Marks & Spencer, Asda and Sainsbury's have used their own versions since 2005. But the past few months have seen a significant step change, with insiders suggesting that retailers have come under pressure from the Government to re-evaluate their stance.
Tesco, Morrisons, Aldi and Lidl have all announced new plans to adopt the traffic light scheme.
A spokesman for Tesco said: "Customers want a consistent approach to labelling across the industry, and Tesco is committed to working with the Government, NGOs, public health organisations, other retailers and our supply chain to try to achieve this."
Source: independent.ie
