Starting January 2026, food manufacturers will only be allowed to use the new calculation method for the Nutri-Score, which was published at the beginning of 2024. In particular, the specifications for sugar, salt, and fiber content are stricter. The result: Many foods and beverages are given a different Nutri-Score, which manufacturers must consider in their processes. This is primarily a task for the software, as the recipe calculation is now different.
The Nutri-Score is a food labeling system that indicates the nutritional value of food using a color code from green (A) to red (E). The color code is determined based on a number of points per ingredient. Taking the sugar content of a beverage as an example: At eleven grams of sugar per 100 milliliters, it has the highest sugar score of ten. The total score therefore increases to over ten, and the corresponding beverage receives the red score “E”.
One more side note: newly produced foods and beverages must always be calculated using the new Nutri-Score. However, there is a transitional period until the end of 2025 for goods already produced or on the market. The aim is to prevent goods or packaging that have already been produced from having to be destroyed.
To make it easier to meet the Nutri-Score requirements, food manufacturers need an appropriately aligned data management system that contains details and information on the ingredients and sweeteners for all products. This task is often performed in the food industry in German-speaking countries by the market-leading Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software SpecPage from Revalize.
SpecPage is an innovative PLM system developed specifically for the food and beverage industry. It enables the centralized management of data and information throughout the entire product life cycle. This includes the development, manufacture, and marketing of products. SpecPage not only allows companies to standardize and accelerate their internal processes, but also ensure compliance with global regulations.
A central function of SpecPage is the ability to create and manage detailed product specifications. These specifications include all relevant information, such as nutritional value, details of allergens, and lists of ingredients. With the introduction of the “Sweetener” criterion in the new version, SpecPage can now also record and manage information about sweeteners in beverages. This is particularly important for correctly calculating the Nutri-Score.
The integration of the new “Sweetener” criterion in SpecPage and the support for Nutri-Score 2.0 labeling is an important step forward for the food industry.
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