All Health articles – Page 71
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Comment & OpinionThe surprising truth about Halloween 2023 and HFSS
The impressive performance of sweets was driven by efficient promotions, says Alex Lawrence, senior strategic insight director at Circana
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Category ReportCan NPD help cheese wake from its nightmare?
Retailers have slashed branded cheese ranges and pushed own label. Brands are now fighting back with a ‘red tide’ of innovation
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Category ReportIs it time to look more closely at farming fish?
Fish farming is billed as a sustainable solution to overfishing and plummeting global fish stocks. But do industry claims stack up?
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NewsPig sector urged to be vigilant as first human swine flu case reported
The UK Health Security Agency detected a confirmed human case of influenza A(H1N2)v, similar to that currently circulating in pigs in the UK
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NewsHealth and environment action from food companies has slowed
The body’s State of the Nation’s Food Industry 2023 document shows there have been fewer commitments on tackling HFSS
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NewsBAT launches media campaign calling for new vape regulations
BAT is calling for dessert and soft drink vape flavours to be banned, and the use of marketing slogans and imagery involving toys, cartoons, and sweets to be outlawed
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ProfilesMy Alternative CV: The Gym Kitchen’s Segun Akinwoleola on babies and diversity
‘I’m still one of the only black people in a lot of rooms and there are still very few black-owned brands sold in major supermarkets’
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NewsAduna unveils quintet of powdered superfood blends
Formulated with nutritionist Farzanah Nasser, an 8g serving of each blend provides ‘a rich source of fibre and vitamin C’
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Comment & OpinionCOP28: We must change our diets to save the planet
Shifting diets needs to be front and centre of commitments, says Ali Morpeth, registered public health nutritionist
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NewsBiomel secures multmillion-pound investment to fuel gut health growth
Plant-based gut health challenger Biomel has landed a £5.5m private equity investment to accelerate growth and drive innovation
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NewsTesco makes makeup and nail products available online for first time
The products had not previously been offered for home delivery or via click & collect due to issues in the picking process which have now been overcome
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NewsGlobal Food Security Summit: Sunak pledges to invest in climate resilient food systems
The UK will launch a new science centre where experts will develop climate and disease-resistant crops
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Comment & OpinionHow the government is empowering farming innovation
The government stands firmly behind innovation, research and development as the cornerstones of modern farming practices, says farming minister Mark Spencer
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Analysis & FeaturesIs childhood obesity at a tipping point?
Recent figures show a drop in child obesity rates, but strong policymaking will likely be required to ensure there is longevity behind the trend
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NewsHFSS: government admits promotions ban delay will hurt progress on obesity
The government’s response to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee inquiry on food security was published today
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Comment & OpinionWhy we’re fighting dirty against microplastics in our fertiliser and food
The Environment Agency must enforce tests to look for microplastics and other toxic chemicals, says Steve Hynd, policy manager at City to Sea
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NewsVFC launches new ingredients range into Morrisons
Meat-free challenger brand VFC has launched its first range of uncoated vegan chick*n breasts and mince
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Comment & OpinionHow confectionery brands can navigate the health landscape
It’s important to understand the emerging cultural dynamics, along with lingering perceptions around what ‘healthier’ looks like, says Pippa Garlick, strategy director at Stormbrands
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NewsThousands of fishermen fear for jobs as new medical rules enforced
Uncertainty over the scope of the rules and whether individuals could lose their jobs if they fail to pass fitness tests are said to be creating ‘huge anxiety’
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Comment & OpinionCan Steve Barclay navigate Defra from mess to environmental success?
Some of those who were baying for the blood of Defra secretary Thérèse Coffey might be thinking of the old adage ‘be careful what you wish for’