All Health articles – Page 74
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Analysis & FeaturesThe levelling up ‘missions’ involving food
The levelling up agenda is based on 12 core ‘missions’ to be achieved by 2030. Five are particularly relevant to food, though as the Food Foundation points out, they will “be impossible without ambitious action to improve the food system”
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NewsWuka claims category first with size-adjustable period pants
The pants are available in two adjustable sizes, covering four sizes each and eight in total: XS-L and XL-4XL
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NewsTesco pilots new staff training programme for CPR and defibrillator use
The supermarket has a network of more than 2,500 defibrillators
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Comment & OpinionHFSS regulation is only one piece of the puzzle in driving healthier choices
While legislative frameworks are an important first step, a range of actions are needed to address societal health issues, says Sharon Bligh, director, Collaboration for Healthier Lives Coalition at The Consumer Goods Forum
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NewsFresh produce industry urges government caution following gene editing announcement
Industry experts have called for greater consultation with the industry following the introduction of new legislation
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NewsReady meals startup Field Doctor targets £600k crowd investment
Field Doctor is lining up a £600k crowdfunding round to scale operations across the UK
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NewsBiotiful Gut Health becomes official partner of British Gymnastics
The yoghurt supplier has rebranded to emphasise its gut health credentials and announced a three-year partnership with British Gymnastics
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NewsMorrisons to delay introduction of HFSS multibuy ban to help cost of living
Tesco and Sainsbury’s have said they plan to stick to the original timeframe
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NewsDel Monte announces partnership with UK men’s tennis number one Cameron Norrie
Norrie will participate in a series of promotional activities including national consumer media interviews and a social media campaign
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NewsBerry Gardens launches new snack pots berries with new brand The Berry Collective
The berry pots are the newest addition to the supplier’s brand The Berry Collective, which previously focused only on wholesale
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Comment & OpinionScrapping the ban on bogofs is not a big deal in the grand scheme of things
The real story is the postponement of the pre-watershed advertising ban
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NewsNisa offering new deals on healthy options to help ‘cash-strapped consumers’
Nisa has also recently partnered with the NHS Better Health campaign
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NewsHFSS u-turn: public health directors from north of England slam government
The letter, signed by a dozen authority bosses, described the backtrack as “shocking”
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Analysis & FeaturesWill the HFSS laws – and obesity strategy – survive the new delay?
Industry got its wish this week as parts of the HFSS legislation were pushed back for a year. So where does it leave the obesity strategy?
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NewsTesco to go ahead with HFSS multibuy ban despite government u-turn
Tesco recently pledged to ensure 65% of its sales came from healthy products by 2025
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Comment & OpinionIndustry is more than capable of adapting to HFSS laws – regardless of the objections
Threats from food industry trade bodies have done an effective job in promoting the interests of their largest and most aggressive members, says Mhairi Brown, policy and public affairs manager, Action on Sugar
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NewsHFSS restrictions delay: challenger brands write to PM in protest
The letter claims the decision will lead to major food brands “swamping” the public with unhealthy food
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NewsSupermarkets make fresh pledges to increase fruit and veg sales
Sainsbury’s has done the most to ramp up its sales of fresh fruit and veg, according to a recognition from the Peas Please initiative
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Comment & OpinionCan Mars persuade shoppers to pay more for ‘healthy confectionery’?
The confectionery giant is resisting HFSS tinkering by launching an alternative range mostly made of date paste and nuts
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Comment & OpinionFood charities should ditch low-quality processed food and focus on fresh, home-cooked meals
Food banks hand out too many low-quality products – but some organisations are thinking up innovative ways to get wholesome meals to those who need it, says Joanna Blythman, food journalist and author of Swallow This