All HFSS articles – Page 16
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Comment & OpinionWhy we need traffic light labelling for ultra-processed foods
By adapting the familiar traffic light system, we can bring UPFs into the conversation without overwhelming the public, says Ben Davies, founder of Vypr
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Comment & OpinionHealthy innovation is crucial, but the information underpinning it must be accurate
Misleading consumers over the healthiness of a product not only provides an unfair advantage, it betrays the public’s trust
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NewsChildren bombarded with ‘relentless’ pre-watershed HFSS ads, claims report
The report, published today by The Food Foundation, claims Haribo, Mars, Mondelez, PepsiCo and Kellogg’s dominated the TV ads shown
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NewsTesco offers Bupa check-ups as it launches new private health trial
Customers at the refurbished Cheshunt Extra store will be able to get advice, treatment and virtual GP appointments for a range of health concerns in the dedicated health zone
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NewsMedia Bites 8 November: Sainsbury’s, Quality Street, baby formula
Sainsbury’s increased sales in the first half have made headlines across the nationals today
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NewsDimbleby warns government of health disaster if it relies on Ozempic to tackle obesity
He said he feared the Labour government was hoping the revolutionary new drugs would solve the problem
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NewsJNCK Bakery raises £200k to support Tesco launch
JNCK became one of Tesco’s latest recruits for its new Accelerator Programme
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NewsOzempic and supermarket health targets 'would halve obesity’
However, the report stops short of recommending taxes on the food and drink sector because of the danger they would push up food prices
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NewsFuel10K expands cereal range with multigrain flakes duo
The non-HFSS cereals contain toasted spelt and barley
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NewsBudget soft drinks sugar tax hike welcomed by campaign groups
The tax is currently applied at two different rates: 18p per litre for drinks with between 5g and 7.9g of sugar and 24p per litre for drinks with 8g or more
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NewsThe Collective moves into kids’ pots with new Super Spoonies
The yoghurt brand will launch Super Spoonies – containing no added sugar – into Tesco in the new year
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Analysis & FeaturesWill Labour act on damning obesity report proposals?
A House of Lords committee has urged the government to revisit Henry Dimbleby’s ideas on taxation and advertising restrictions
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NewsSupermarket bosses oppose plans for FSA to take on war on obesity
The British Retail Consortium said it believed the DHSC should take leadership of the government’s obesity strategy
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NewsFSA welcomes report calling for it to police obesity crackdown on food industry
FSA said the plans for a swathe of taxation, regulation, mandatory targets and fines, proposed by the House of Lords Food, Diet & Obesity Committee, were welcome
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NewsWes Streeting pledges to ‘work with industry to tackle obesity crisis’
Streeting said there were an “increasing number” of companies that wanted healthier food and more nutritious diets
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Comment & OpinionNomad: mandatory labelling and HFSS taxes are key to tackling obesity
The Food, Diet and Obesity Committee report is a major step forward in addressing public health and dietary concerns, says Stéfan Descheemaeker, CEO of Nomad Foods
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Comment & OpinionLords’ recommendations are draconian, but unlikely to see the light of day
Wes Streeting will be pondering how far a new Labour public health strategy can go down the road of intervention and regulation
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NewsJLM Global Foods seeks rescue deal as administration looms
The Grocer understands a pre-pack deal is potentially close to being secured
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NewsLords’ inquiry demands new taxes ‘hold industry to account’ for obesity crisis
The committee calls for prime minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves to take personal charge of a new obesity strategy
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NewsForest Feast owner Kestrel snaps up Indie Bay Snacks from Nurture Brands
The premium pretzel brand, launched by Dafna Bonas in May 2016, sells its low-calorie and low-fat snacks in the grocery, travel and DTC channels