Stricter Nutri-Score regulations in Europe have led to several major food manufacturers, including PepsiCo, Danone, and Alpro, stepping back from the voluntary front-of-pack labelling scheme. A recent analysis by consumer watchdog foodwatch found that 33 companies in Germany have withdrawn their participation in the Nutri-Score system due to the implementation of a new algorithm for ratings with stricter criteria regarding sugar, fat, and salt content. This change has led to downgrades in many previously favorable ratings, prompting companies to remove the labelling from select product lines.

Foodwatch has called for the Nutri-Score to be made mandatory across all food and beverage categories in Germany, arguing that voluntary participation allows brands to selectively disclose nutrition information only when it portrays their products positively. The recent exits of major players like PepsiCo, Danone, and Alpro highlight the tension between transparent consumer information and brand reputation management as regulatory frameworks tighten across Europe.