Health insight and analysis
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Comment & OpinionThe Lunch They Deserve: powerful film highlights kids’ diet deficiencies
The government doesn’t monitor what’s happening in the school food system, which, says narrator Emma Thompson, ‘means no one is officially checking the quality of the meals served’
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy a ban on underage sales of low & no-alcohol drinks is on the cards
Low & no-alcohol drinks are back in the headlines, and not just because it’s Dry January
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Promotional FeaturesLHF and the future of food advertising
Discover how to spark creativity and stay compliant with a new how-to guide on understanding how LHF regs could shape your ad strategy.
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Comment & OpinionWhat’s in a name? Why the vegan vs plant-based label matters
The problem for consumers is that there is no widely agreed definition for ‘plant-based’ in the same way that there is for ‘vegan’, says Alexander Huntley, research and impact manager at The Vegan Society
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Comment & OpinionWorking families don’t need growth. They need affordable food, close to home
When budgets tighten, families don’t abandon healthy eating intentionally – they know it’s bad for their health, but it is unavoidable in the moment, says Mark Game, founder of The Bread & Butter Thing
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Comment & OpinionRFK’s protein obsession is a food strategy the UK can do without
New meat-heavy diet guidelines in the US serve as a clear warning for the need to follow the scientific evidence, says food and nutrition policy expert Ali Morpeth
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Comment & OpinionMatcha’s gone mainstream: fmcg trends that will define 2026
says Adrian Teixeira-Porrescas, senior art director at Chuck Studios
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Comment & OpinionWithout question the new Defra team is on a mission
Emma Reynolds, Angela Eagle and Paul Kissack are breathing fresh life into Defra
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InterviewsAlex Brittain: Proper Snacks CEO betting big on fibremaxxing
Proper Snacks CEO Alex Brittain believes his brands have major advantages over rivals, and is using its uniquely creative set-up to help them make progress
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat should a GLP-1 range look like and which is best?
Retailer offerings trumpet a variety of claims about protein, fat and fibre levels, while some seem to simply be smaller portions
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Comment & OpinionCorporate agrifood lobbying comes at the cost of citizen voices
When vested interests call the shots, the consequences can be severe – skewed policies, biased research and outcomes that benefit corporations over people, animals and the planet, says Dan Crossley, executive director at the Food Ethics Council
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Comment & OpinionConsumer anxiety around ‘food villains’ is only getting worse
Mintel research shows 56% of adults worry about exposure to microplastics from food packaging, and long-held concerns about villainous ingredients have morphed into a fear of ultra-processed foods (UPFs), says Jonny Forsyth, senior director of Mintel Food & Drink Research
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Category ReportA healthier spoonful: trends in cereal & on the go 2026
Cereal brands are boasting about their protein, fibre and vitamin content in a bid to deliver growth. Who’s doing what?
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Comment & OpinionUK food must prepare for the brewing UPF litigation storm
The conditions for UK litigation are aligning with frightening precision, says Mike Coppen-Gardner of WeAreSPQR
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Comment & OpinionThe government’s new health proposals are hard to swallow
The proposals would be some of the biggest and most controversial moves to hit the industry on health in the past decade
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Category ReportDining at its finest: trends in ready meals 2026
As consumers shun restaurants, a super-posh ready meal market is emerging. So, what persuades Brits to part with the big bucks?
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Comment & OpinionThe GLP-1 gamble: why supermarkets are selling less for more
In 2026, it’s not low-fat, plant-based, alcohol-free or calorie-counted eating that retailers are betting on – it’s weight-loss drugs
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Analysis & FeaturesTofu vs tempeh: which will win battle of the soy blocks?
The meat-free sector is going through changes: natural plant proteins are rising as vegan alt meats struggle. Will tofu or tempeh take the crown?
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InterviewsQuorn’s top dog David Flochel on leading its turnaround
Meat-free category leader Quorn has been hit by concerns around UPFs, affordability and taste. Its new CEO is betting on marketing and reformulation
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Comment & OpinionWhat Not to Eat: Professor Tim Spector serves up bland diet advice
Professor Tim Spector had some harsh words to say about Joe Wicks’ Channel 4 programme. Could he do any better?