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The illusion of progress Subscription

19 May 2012 | By Kevin Hawkins

American President Calvin Coolidge was once asked how he managed to remain healthy in a job that had killed Woodrow Wilson.

We should market healthy products to kids Subscription

19 May 2012 | By Scott Wilkinson

This year saw many of Europe’s big food and snack companies sign an enhanced ‘pledge’ to promise not to advertise or market products to children under 12.

Health and safety reform will acknowledge industry's high standards Subscription

12 May 2012 | Updated: 13 May 2012 | By David Hennessy

As the fallout continues from the Budget and the food and drink industry’s winners and losers come to terms…

Don't crumble in the face of the Cookie Law Subscription

05 May 2012 | By David Ellison

Last May, the Information Commissioner gave industry much-needed breathing space by deferring for one year the deadline for compliance with the ‘Cookie Law’.

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Spelman: Rio+20 summit will be vital Subscription

19 May 2012 | By Caroline Spelman

Food security, natural resource scarcity and climate change are among the most pressing issues of our time…

Let's claim alcohol back from the crooks Subscription

12 May 2012 | Updated: 13 May 2012 | By James Bielby

It’s the kind of mystery that would baffle even Hercule Poirot.

People want more from a low-cost brand Subscription

05 May 2012 | By David Wood

This week has seen the rollout of the remaining grocery products in our new Everyday Value range, a key part of our plan to build a better Tesco with better quality ranges.

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Universal label plan would be a healthy move Subscription

19 May 2012

The government’s plans for a new universal health labelling scheme have caused controversy but this is a positive step towards a healthier Britain.

Weetabix deal is sign of East-West love-in Subscription

12 May 2012 | Updated: 13 May 2012

Bright Food’s acquisition of Weetabix is just one more deal that shows the infatuation that overseas markets have with strong British brands.

Morrisons right about GM feed Subscription

12 May 2012 | Updated: 13 May 2012

It is an irony that the same people who sometimes accuse supermarkets of bullyboy tactics are urging big retailers to dictate to farmers what they should feed their animals.

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