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Sensationalist reporting about the ‘dangers of red meat’ must stop now Subscription
It’s not the first time we’ve heard calls for health warnings on red meat, but it’s surprising to hear it from someone advising government
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Biscuit and cake makers failing to cut sugar, finds report
Action on Sugar is calling for mandatory regulations on sugar levels
Obesity in children aged 10 and 11 hits record levels Subscription
New PHE figures show the prevalence of obesity is higher in the most deprived areas
Soft drinks sugar tax has affected 326 suppliers Subscription
Tax bosses declined to confirm how much had been collected so far by the so-called sugar tax
Halo Top expands UK range with three new flavours
Birthday Cake, Red Velvet and Oatmeal Cookie flavours hit shelves this week
Paul Lindley on a capital idea to fight obesity Subscription
With London’s devolved powers, Lindley believes the capital is the best place to start our national battle against the bulge
Africa-inspired health brand Aduna in £300k crowdfunding push Subscription
The campaign will raise funds to scale up production of new tea and energy bar ranges
Five celebrity-spun functional ingredient trends
A celebrity stamp of approval hasn’t lost its shine in 2018
The Food Programme debates the efficacy of the Eatwell Guide Subscription
Government healthy eating guidelines are a hot topic following the launch of chapter two of the Childhood Obesity Plan
Cadbury, Chewits and Squashies rapped for under-16s promotions Subscription
The decisions are the first since the introduction in July 2017 of rules banning ads for HFSS products
Donna looks out for the kids and campaigns against obesity
I got as far as Euston before Clarke the Frexit driver pointed out that HFSS was nothing to do with jolly fast choo-choos
Cheap junk food will only worsen the health woes of Britain's poorest
You can’t solve poverty with bad food, says Joanna Blythman
Obesity Plan Mark 2: government considers HFSS promotions ban Subscription
Ministers announced they would pass legislation to ban so-called supermarket guilt lanes and buy one get one free deals
Burton’s Biscuits Minis packs to get ‘100 calories’ overhaul
At 139g, new Maryland multipacks will be 8% smaller but the rsp will not change
The Fast Fix: can ultra low-calorie diets tackle diabetes?
Could an ultra low-calorie diet reverse Type 2 diabetes and save the NHS billions of pounds?
PHE to reconsider name and shame tactics in war on sugar Subscription
Last month the DH body revealed the industry had failed to hit its sugar reduction target
Bidfood cuts sugar in 27 lines in efforts to meet PHE targets
Bidfood has reduced the sugar in its Everyday Favourites ice cream range by 23%
Veg Power ad fund hits £100k crowdfunding target
The Food Foundation initiative to create a generic advertising campaign has hit its funding target
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
Fresh produce scares show food safety starts with properly trained workers
Twinings publishes full list of its tea suppliers in India
Diageo launches edible flavoured straws to pair with RTD cans 
Volvic taps flavoured water boom with Infusions duo 
The Veggie Plot secures Ocado listing for two savoury yoghurts
Heinz Creationz goes premium with shift from can to pouch
Struik Foods unveils Bunlimited hotdog meal kit
Brands facing discounter 'copycat' versions must protest loudly and visibly
2 Sisters unveils major restructure of poultry business
Kellogg’s Coco Pops Granola ad banned by ASA over HFSS rules
The Collective accuses Aldi of copying its yoghurts
US meal replacement sensation Soylent coming to UK
PHE apologises after falsely accusing Lotus of sugar increase
There has never been a better time to start a food business
Premium is the new watchword when it comes to snacking NPD
No-deal Brexit could be an environmental catastrophe too
