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Banishing sugary cereals to top shelf shown to have little impact on consumer behaviour
The move led to a switch to healthier, higher-fibre cereals put in their place of less than 1%
Mondelez battles childhood obesity with Chomp and Fudge calorie reductions
The move forms part of its commitment to introduce a 100kcals cap on all of its products that are commonly bought for children
Scottish government puts HFSS food promotions clampdown on hold
Scotland’s u-turn comes amid great speculation over the Westminster government’s plans for obesity
Medical journal links food industry to ‘devastating’ coronavirus death toll
Campaign groups have stepped up their calls for a new war on obesity in the past few weeks
Campaign groups renew calls for clampdown on marketing of unhealthy food and drink
PHE’s report sparked fresh anger over the government’s decision to suspend its obesity plans
Campaigners urge unhealthy food tax as part of new obesity measures
Government plans including new targets on salt and calories have been put on hold during the crisis
Nestlé and Danone back campaign for mandatory EU Nutri-score labelling
The system itself uses an algorithm giving negative or positive points for each element in the nutrition table per 100g or ml
‘Grave concern’ at supermarkets’ takeover of free school meals
Retailers, campaigners and MPs have expressed “grave concern” that the supermarkets’ takeover of free school meals is leaving many of the UK’s most vulnerable children underfed.
Public nutrition during Covid-19 must not be left to industry, experts claim
A food advisory board for public nutrition should be established, claims Tim Lang of City University
Mission Ventures seeks challenger brands to fight childhood obesity
has called for businesses to apply from 30 March for a cut of a £1.5m ’Good Food Fund’
Coronavirus: Red Tractor suspends on-site inspections
A remote assessment will instead be required in order to maintain certification, although it is unconfirmed what this will consist of