All HFSS articles – Page 14
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat do shock HFSS report authors want the government to do?
The first independent report on the HFSS promo ban is out, and after slamming ‘botched’ plan, its authors want the ban to target all HFSS products
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NewsInvestors call for Wes Streeting to publish mandatory health targets plan
The investor group issued a statement today calling on ministers to prescribe ‘robust metrics’ for companies’ obligatory reporting and targets
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NewsPromo study academics meet government to call for extension of HFSS ban
The experts will call on the DHSC and Defra to expand the scope of the ban beyond the 13 pre-packaged products covered by the original legislation brought in by the previous government
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NewsDomino’s criticised over HFSS ad ‘likely to appeal to children’
The ad was challenged over whether it was from a product that was HFSS and if it was directed at children
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NewsMorrisons’ Christmas chocolate tubs deal angers health campaigners ahead of bogof ban
Morrisons said this week it was helping customers stock up on family favourites ahead of Christmas
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Comment & OpinionWhy the HFSS promotions ban was never going to work
It’s easy to carp from the sidelines when well-intentioned folk try to effect important change – but the HFSS promotions ban was never going to work.
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NewsPlant protein brand Like launches into UK market
The range includes Like Hot Dogs, Like Popcorn Chicken and Like Chicken Burgers
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Comment & OpinionNature knows best: ultra-processed food is bad for weight loss
Nature knows best: minimally processed foods are better for your health and – surprise, surprise – processed food is bad for your diet, says Rob Percival, head of policy, food and health at Soil Association
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NewsChildren face avalanche of HFSS promotions from social media influencers
A survey carried out by Cancer Research UK found more than half of young social media users reported seeing posts relating to HFSS products in the past month
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Comment & OpinionNavigating the HFSS ad ban: from food porn to brand power
Whatever your feelings about the rights or wrongs of the HFSS regulation, it’s going to lead to a revolution in the way we sell food products, says Jon Evans, CCO at System1
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NewsMicrosalt cuts sales forecast over US food dye ban
It is the latest problem for the startup this year after unauthorised debt repayments of $500k sent shares plummeting
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Comment & OpinionSupermarkets must stop treating real food like a luxury
Cheap, sugar-filled options addictive, fast and convenient, but they’re also undermining our health and our connection to real food, says Carl Saxton-Pizzie, founder and CEO at Wholegood
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Comment & OpinionIt’s crunch time for Walkers as HFSS revamp hits the shelves
Walkers has successfully reformulated six of its core crisp variants to make them non HFSS-compliant, allowing them to avoid upcoming advertising restrictions and secure prime retail positioning
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NewsWalkers makes core crisps non-HFSS in salt reduction coup
Walkers has also expanded its core lineup with variants inspired by global cuisines
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NewsSoreen adds festive mini loaves for Halloween and Christmas
Soreen has unveiled two limited-edition products ahead of Halloween and Christmas
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NewsCapri-Sun ‘driving’ kids’ soft drinks resurgence after CCEP split
Capri-Sun has reversed a 24% volume decline from last year
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Comment & OpinionUltra-processed babyfood is a public health emergency
A major new study has found 87% of baby snacks and 79% of baby cereals are ultra-processed, says Diane Threapleton, senior research fellow in nutrition at the University of Leeds
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NewsMaryland adds non-HFSS Delightfully Good cookies, with 30% less sugar
The NPD offers shoppers the ‘signature flavour of a Maryland cookie with greater peace of mind around health’, said the brand
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NewsAd industry launches voluntary less healthy food ad ban compliance campaign
The Advertising Association, ISBA, the IPA, IAB UK and IMTB, among others, are working to urge advertisers, agency creatives, media owner sales teams, influencer marketing agencies, fmcg brands and retailers to ‘Don’t be on the Naughty List’
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NewsBrits in the dark over fibre health benefits as millions miss target
New research shows the average consumer thinks they should be getting just 12.4g of fibre a day, less than half of the government’s recommendation