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Shots fired in row over ‘junk food’ promotions ban Subscription
In an outspoken attack, Ian Wright described the proposals as “government at its worst”
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Asda online hires Foodmaestro to add raft of dietary filters Subscription
The function will be available across Asda online groceries from tomorrow
PM must take decisive action on HFSS products
While we welcome PHE’s first assessment of progress on the government’s sugar reduction programme, much more must be done…
Aldi adds 'We Love Milk' nutritional labels to Cowbelle lines Subscription
The new ‘We Love Milk’ label promotes the discounter’s Cowbelle brand as a source of protein, vitamins and minerals
Shots fired in row over ‘junk food’ promotions ban Subscription
In an outspoken attack, Ian Wright described the proposals as “government at its worst”
FDF boss says plans for 'junk food' promotions ban is 'government at its worst' Subscription
Delivering the Campden BRI Day lecture, Ian Wright said he’d been ‘shocked’ at ministers’ disregard for consumer choice
The ‘guilt lane’ ban idea is back: it won’t bother retailers Subscription
Is the renewed focus on guilt lanes a sign that ministers may yet back away from pressing the nuclear button on promotions across every part of the store?
Convenience stores: A desert for healthy options? Video
No longer content to be an oasis of fags and booze, c-stores are upping their game in the health stakes. But there is plenty of work left to do
MPs back calls for major clampdown on 'junk food' promotions Subscription
Regulation was needed to tackle the ‘appalling’ obesity crisis, the health and social care committee said today
KFC pledges to cut calories by introducing healthier menu
KFC also plans to provide price incentives as part of trials to try to get consumers to switch to healthier sides
Jimmy’s Iced Coffee slashes added sugar in new-look drinks Subscription
The brand’s range will appear from next week in ‘fun, vibrant and informative packaging’
A long battle looms over food & drink health plans Subscription
The honeymoon between PHE and the food and drink industry may have to be put on hold
As sugar reduction targets are missed what's PHE's next move?
It seems counterintuitive for the industry to be pleased at this week’s “naming and shaming exercise”
Childhood Obesity Plan Mark 2: things are about to get seriously complicated Subscription
If Theresa May thought this was an easy policy to pluck off the shelf to win much needed domestic credibility, she may have to think again
Reformulation drive is off to a reasonable start
With a third of primary school children and two thirds of adults overweight or obese, obesity is an issue that’s population
Industry leaders to challenge ban on 'junk food' promotions Subscription
Supplier organisations have engaged lawyers to begin preparing a case, The Grocer can reveal
Food & drink companies miss PHE sugar reduction targets Subscription
Figures released by PHE today showed there had been an overall 2% reduction in sugar from a 2015 baseline, well short of the 5% target for the first year of the programme set in March last year
Sugar shaming is off the mark – the out-of-home ‘black hole’ is the real scandal Subscription
As the report today sadly confirms, it is all going on unmeasured and unpoliced, while companies who have been responding find their names dragged through the mud, and it makes a mockery of the reformulation programme
Lidl explores new method of production label for UK meat
The four-level labelling system is already live in Germany, where it has been well received by consumers
UK legislation is lagging behind when it comes to transfats Subscription
The WHO estimates transfat consumption is responsible for more than 500,000 deaths from cardiovascular disease every year, so why isn’t the food industry – and the government – taking more action?
Industry making good progress on health, claims FDF report Subscription
FDF members have cut sugar in the average shopping basket by 12.1% and energy by 5.5% since 2013, it revealed
Burton’s Biscuits Minis packs to get ‘100 calories’ overhaul
Leading tea brands back scheme to improve Assam pickers’ lives
Sainsbury's investigates Fairtrade flower picker pay claims
Gato & Co increases pack sizes but not prices
Apprentice winner's Sweets in the City makes official debut
Capri-Sun kicks off £4m push for reformulated range
How thinking like a startup can help revive old fmcg brands
Kiddylicious makes debut in South Africa and Central America
Budweiser overtakes Foster's to become UK's second-biggest beer brand
Cotton price hiked by slowing production
Lucozade Zero is the Love Island hero
Addo pulls 59 pastry SKUs over metal contamination fear
Brands must get their World Cup marketing timing right
Hotel Chocolat claims win over Waitrose 'copycat' bars
UK market ‘attractive’ says expanding Dutch online firm 
After flexitarianism, here comes 'reducetarianism'. But will it stick? 
CO2 crisis: Government urged to step in to prevent shortages
Tenderstem broccoli inspires seven-inch song of praise
