All Health articles
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Comment & OpinionThe obesity debate has a blind spot – and it’s costing lives
Amid all the debate about calories, UPFs and weight-loss drugs we are missing one key area: healthy hydration, says James Wither, chair of the Natural Source Waters Association
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Comment & OpinionKids’ vitamins are failing the children they’re meant to help
Many kids’ vitamins fall short on vitamin D and are high in sugar. That has to change, says Sunna van Kampen, founder of Tonic
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Comment & OpinionBritain has a nutrition gap – we need to close it
The UK’s nutrition debate needs to shift from restriction to closing the growing nutrient gap, says Bas Padberg, managing director at Arla Foods UK
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Comment & OpinionWill Andy Burnham’s new health agenda clash with big food?
Burnham has previously attacked the Tories for being ‘too close to commercial interests’ and, as Mayor of Manchester, was spearheading efforts to ban all ‘junk food’ ads from the city’s transport network. But will he take a similar stance as PM?
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NewsMPs demand FSA-led crackdown on HFSS loopholes
Ministers should close ‘glaring loopholes’ in the new junk food advertising ban, which MPs said allow junk food brands to continue advertising unchecked
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Comment & OpinionHealth, cacao and high-end vits – what the wellness crowd really want
Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place wellness festival offered a glimpse into what the wellness crowd want: health, indulgence and sustainable products with ‘clean’ ingredient lists
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NewsFDF fibre campaign reports vast improvement in servings
The FDF today revealed its Action on Fibre campaign had seen big improvements in fibre across products such as bread, yoghurts and snacks
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Comment & OpinionTurning today’s bean boom into long-term category growth
The consumer demand for beans is already there – the question is how will industry respond, asks Ben Freedman, campaign lead for Bang In Some Beans at the Food Foundation
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NewsIceland Foods microloans scheme returns to fight school holiday hunger
Returning for its fifth year, the Iceland Food Club provides shoppers with interest-free loans of up to £100 that can be spent on groceries and household items from Iceland or Food Warehouse stores.
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Comment & OpinionWhat the latest ASA HFSS rulings mean for brands
What do a winking yellow M&M and an almond croissant have in common? Both have helped shape the ASA’s emerging approach to HFSS advertising rules, says Katrina Anderson, partner at Mills & Reeve
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat will PM Andy Burnham mean for food & drink policy?
Burnham’s intentions – so far – include a ‘high street renaissance’ and employment reforms
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NewsScotland health chiefs to back switch to tougher new junk food model
It is believed Food Standards Scotland (FSS) will recommend the move in a report being lined up for the autumn, as part of its independent role as an advisor on public health policy in Scotland
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Comment & OpinionJunk food ad ban: clarity, confusion and a pizza-sized loophole
The stage is now set for an almighty clash between health campaign groups, politicians and the food industry after today’s landmark ASA rulings
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NewsBacklash as fast food chains swerve government’s junk food clampdown
In a string of Advertising Standards Authority rulings published today, the watchdog dismissed complaints about the ads of companies including Burger King, Domino’s Pizza, KFC and Uber Eats
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NewsWegovy pills land in stores as retailers report huge demand
The UK’s first weight-loss pill launched on Boots Online Doctor on Monday, with customers able to click & collect in store the same day
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NewsUK facing ‘hydration confusion’ amid lack of awareness and promotion of healthier drink choices
More than one in six 25 to 34-year-olds believe energy drinks are a healthy choice, according to the survey
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Dylan Batizovszky, buying manager, The Turmeric Co
‘I think the biggest misconception is that it is boring and repetitive – the reality is every day is a chance to learn new things and get involved’
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer Gold Awards 2026: Health & beauty brand of the year
Fussy proves easy retail partner with clever cues
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer Gold Awards 2026: SME brand of the year
Bio&Me brings gut health into the mainstream
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NewsChris van Tulleken joins The Grocer Health Summit lineup
Dr Chris van Tulleken’s expertise in the increasingly contentious debate around food, health and industry makes him a fitting keynote speaker for the Health Summit