Grana Padano and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese makers oppose NutriScore

Producers of Parmigiano Reggiano and Grana Padano cheese in Italy have joined forces to oppose the nutritional labelling system NutriScore. The cheese producers say: the system is misleading and deceptive, as the actual consumption of products by consumers does not correspond to the quantity at the base of the algorithm. They added that cheeses are penalised for the presence of fats, neglecting the fact that they contain many essential nutrients and amino acids.