Evolution of Food Labeling Research and Current Publication Trends: A Scientometric Analysis.

Food Labeling is a critical communication mechanism to support consumers in making informed choices during purchase and to secure good health. The food safety standard authorities around the globe are working very hard to make food labeling world-class and user-friendly. In the present study, scientometric analysis is performed on the publication data extracted from the Web of Science (ClarivateTM) database on food labeling. The publications are analyzed by the years, keywords, prolific authors and evolution of the research field is traced. The analysis of publication data in the realm of food labeling shows that the food labeling research got attention of researchers during the first decade of 21st century as many new laws and regulations were formed in US and Europe during this time. It is observed that the researchers of developed countries are publishing majorly on different aspects of food labeling followed by developing countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]