Louisiana lawmakers have agreed to labeling restrictions that will keep veggie products from being called meat, non-rice products from being described as rice and sugar alternatives from being marketed as sugar. Supporters say they’re making sure consumers know what they’re buying and protecting farmers who have spent millions to brand their products. But opponents say the change will limit veggie product availability in Louisiana. Sen. J.P. Morrell, a New Orleans Democrat, unsuccessfully sought to derail the labeling restrictions, saying some out-of-state companies likely will pull their veggie foods from store shelves rather than change the labels for a small state like Louisiana. “Sugar is sugar, and rice is rice, and the people of Louisiana deserve to know the truth,” said bill supporter Sen. Bret Allain, a Republican.

Source: thestar June 04, 2019 16:33 UTC