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By Aurelia Munoz •
Updated: 13 Nov 2024 • 14:08 • 1 minute read
On November 12, Carrefour announced its initiative to systematically display the nutritional value of products sold on its French website carrefour.fr by implementing the Nutri-Score labelling system.
This labelling, which categorises food and drink from A to E and from green to red according to nutritional quality, aims to help customers make more informed choices.
In is announcement, Carrefour has requested that its suppliers adopt Nutri-Score for all eligible products, particularly its own-brand items. Should any major brands decline, Carrefour will notify customers of their refusal.
Nutri-Score information on products sold online
Currently, while around 5,000 products on carrefour.fr include the Nutri-Score information, only 41% of Carrefour’s own-brand products display it on their packaging. To expand transparency, Carrefour will calculate Nutri-Scores based on existing nutritional data for products whose manufacturers do not provide this information. The Nutri-Score applies to processed foods and beverages but excludes raw products such as fresh produce, fish, and alcoholic drinks.
Suppliers wishing to opt out of this initiative have three months to formally object to Carrefour. The supermarket chain has stated that brands opting out will be listed as non-participants on each relevant product page. Additionally, these products will no longer appear in Carrefour s “alternative for eating better” tool, a feature on carrefour.fr that allows shoppers to replace items in their basket with healthier options. According to Carrefour, 40% of consumers using this tool replace at least one product in their basket.
Carrefour’s commitment to transparency aligns with its wider approach to sustainability and quality, as demonstrated by its “Top 100 Suppliers on Climate” initiative. This initiative sets clear guidelines that suppliers must follow, including a climate commitment by 2026 to avoid de-listing from Carrefour’s outlets.
The Nutri-Score system has shown a positive impact on consumer behaviour. According to a 2021 study by Santé Publique France, 43% of respondents reported making lasting dietary changes based on Nutri-Score information. However, the system has not been universally accepted; certain Italian producers, such as those of Parmigiano Reggiano and Grana Padano cheeses, and a 2022 report by Austria’s SIPCAN preventive medical institute, have criticised it for perceived shortcomings.
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