Henry Dimbleby news and analysis – Page 12
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Events & AwardsWhat’s on at the William Reed food & drink shows 2022
The food and drink shows are back after a two-year hiatus, with speakers including Henry Dimbleby, Lisa Hogan and Mark White
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Partner FeaturesWhat does HFSS mean for you as a brand or retailer?
What is HFSS and why are these regulations coming into force? Henry Dimbleby, leader of the Government’s National Food Strategy and co-founder of Leon Restaurants provides some background on the upcoming HFSS taxes and restrictions.
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NewsReport defends reformulation programme amid calls for mandatory HFSS targets
An FDF report includes fresh data from Kantar Worldpanel showing FDF members’ products contribute 10% fewer calories to the average shopping basket than in 2017
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Comment & OpinionHFSS brands need to mobilise public support to avoid tobacco-style controls
There are similarities in the creeping controls on HFSS products to the way tobacco was treated in the run-up to plain packaging, says Mike Coppen-Gardner, MD of SPQR Communications
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Comment & OpinionWill mandatory calorie labelling actually help tackle obesity in the UK?
Doubts have already been raised over whether calorie labelling on menus will make much difference in the fight against obesity
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NewsSajid Javid faces pressure to release sugar reduction report
The Grocer revealed earlier this month that the report looks set to be published a full year behind schedule
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Analysis & FeaturesThe 10 most powerful women in food, drink and grocery
The food industry is making some impressive leaps on gender equality – but some backwards steps too. Meet the women leaders across industry and government who are keen to keep smashing grocery’s glass ceilings
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Comment & OpinionWho Made Britain Fat? Michael Mosley documentary has little sympathy for food sector
Mosley unveiled the thousands of promotions on unhealthy grub across the mults
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InterviewsHow Susan Jebb is setting a new health standard at the FSA
Susan Jebb’s obesity work hasn’t won her too many friends in the industry. So how should it view her decision, in her new role, to put health back on the Food Standards Agency’s agenda?
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NewsShareAction planning next move after Unilever commits to HFSS reporting
Unilever agreed to set new stretching targets for growing the proportion of its healthier products, based on the government’s Nutrient Profile Model
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NewsFamilies humiliated at tills as IT chaos blights Healthy Start scheme
Campaigners are calling for urgent intervention from health secretary Sajid Javid
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NewsSugar reduction report to be ‘full year’ late as doubts grow over obesity strategy
It has emerged the sugar reduction report, which was due to be published last year, will not now surface until at least this autumn
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Comment & OpinionUnilever’s move on HFSS transparency invites industry to follow suit
The Marmite and Hellmann’s maker is the first big manufacturer to add its name to this cause
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NewsUnilever agrees to HFSS transparency after shareholder pressure
Unilever will now measure the sales of its products against major government-endorsed nutrient profile models
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NewsSupermarkets call for “bold” regulation on obesity but deny support for junk food taxes
Retailers intended the statement to express their support for his plans for mandatory reporting on areas such as the sales of healthy food and drink
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Feature SynopsisHFSS special editorial feature: 9 April
Will HFSS items face taxes on top of restrictions? And will legislation put the brakes on unhealthy NPD?
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NewsIceland to use milk bottles to encourage families to apply for Healthy Start vouchers
The supermarket will ask shoppers “Could you get this milk for free?” on 81 million bottles
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NewsDiddly Squat Farm Shop co-founder joins UK Food & Drink Shows speaker lineup
Lisa Hogan is to reveal what it’s like to sell milk and eggs alongside Britain’s most famous petrolhead
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Comment & OpinionHow Waitrose is working with farmers to address sustainability challenges
Solving the most complex challenges requires innovative, collaborative and disruptive thinking, says Waitrose executive director James Bailey
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WebinarsWATCH: Preparing for the HFSS regulation storm
Catch up on this webinar ahead of HFSS regulation, to learn about the three vital elements to consider as you prepare for the changes.