M&S is set to change the labelling on its salad pots as customers complained the two portion serving size was misleading.
In August, shoppers shared their confusion as a range of the upmarket retailer’s lunchtime snack pots were labelled as meals for two, despite weighing 180g, The Telegraph reported.
Retailers can halve the amount of calories, fat, saturates, sugar and salt shown on the front of packs when the serving size is for two, as these are labelled “per portion”.
As a result, experts have said this can make meals seem healthier than they actually are.
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While consumer watchdog Which? and customers said this was misleading, M&S claimed the pots are designed to be shared as side salads.
However, the retailer is now updating its packaging to state that the salad can serve one as a main or as two as a side, with nutritional information to be displayed per 100g.
An M&S spokesperson told the newspaper: “We always want our labelling to be as clear as possible so customers can make informed choices.
“Following feedback, we are updating the serving and nutritional information on-pack to make it clear that these salads can serve one and be enjoyed for lunch, as well as serve two as a side dish.
“Around three-quarters of M&S salads are Eat Well, meaning they meet criteria developed in consultation with the British Nutrition Foundation.”
