The US Department of Treasury’s Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau issued new guidelines about the nutritional information disclosed on labels for all brewers, vintners and hard liquor distillers. For those who wish to do so, alcohol brands now can provide more nutritional information – including serving size, servings per container, alcohol content by volume, calories, protein and fat per serving – on their packaging.
“With just 64 calories and 2.4g of carbs per 12oz serving, Miller64 is the ideal beer choice for people living a balanced lifestyle,” said Gannon Jones, vice president of brand marketing at MillerCoors. “Adding the new nutritional label will provide the kind of detail that will give consumers one more reason to reach for a Miller64 when they want to enjoy a beer that fits their way of life.”
The nutritional labels are not mandatory, but the guidelines ensure consistency and clarity across all types of alcohol, for the brands that choose to participate.
Light beers are required to include only calories, carbs, protein and fat, while other beer and alcohol brands are not required to include any nutritional information.
Jones said MillerCoors hopes to eventually expand its adoption of the voluntary nutritional labelling, but will start with Miller64 to learn more about consumer reaction before making additional decisions.
“We’re proud to be the first US alcohol company to incorporate the new voluntary labelling guidelines and hope Miller64 drinkers find it beneficial,” he said.
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