4. Why is it important for the consumer to have all this information?

 It is important for the consumer to have all of this information on the food package because it can tell us vital information about the food. It can tell us what nutrients and in what amounts are in the product. It can warn us if the food contains a certain food allergen such as milk, nuts or wheat. It is able to inform us if the food is fresh or if it is out of date. It can explain how to store, prepare or cook the food we purchase, especially if it is pre-made, such as cake mixes and pastas. It gives us all the product ingredients present in the food. It can give us information on where the food was produced and by which company. And most importantly, food labels are there to provide the consumer/purchaser with any basic information about what is in the food we are eating and the best way to handle it.