All HFSS articles – Page 3
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NewsUltra-processed foods: inquiry launches call for evidence on risks
Last week, The Grocer revealed the majority of consumers believe they are bad for their health
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NewsCalorie reduction programme in crisis following big increases in families’ intake
The report from the calorie reduction programme found the vast majority of product categories had failed to get anywhere near their reduction targets from 2018 to 2024
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NewsHealth lobby backs government plans for food industry HFSS reporting
The proposals are understood to be in line to be published in May under the government and industry Food Data Transparency Partnership
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Comment and OpinionCollaboration or confrontation? FDF calls for campaigns as Labour mulls public health
Last week’s Wes Streeting threat to ‘steamroll’ companies into action on health has pushed the industry to set out plans
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NewsLabour considering banning sales of energy drinks to under-16s
The proposal has reportedly been put forward for inclusion in the party’s manifesto
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NewsWeetos adds limited-edition Chocolate & Honeycomb cereal
The NPD has launched exclusively into Asda on a promotional offer
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Comment and OpinionWes Streeting’s steamroller is heading in the food industry’s direction
Labour is courting big business. And the attraction is mutual
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NewsSensations adds ‘classic’ crisps aimed at over-55s
Offering a ‘modern twist’ on traditional flavours, the crisps were ‘sure to be a hit with shoppers’, according to Walkers
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Comment and OpinionMarmite could be the making of Tayto Group’s growing sales
When Walkers announced it had stopped making Marmite crisps to “enable us to focus our efforts on making more of the flavours crisp fans love the most”, there seemed to be a point missing
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NewsPoundland still struggling with HFSS compliance more than a year after rules came in
Poundland stores in Crawley and Worthing have recently been prominently displaying chocolates and sweets in the checkout queueing area – or so-called temptation aisle – contrary to the rules
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NewsHenry Dimbleby launches venture fund to back investment in health and eco food products
The investment firm will cover the environmental or health impacts of food to help improve food security or issues posed by climate change
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Category ReportWhy cereal brands need to wake up
With own label slurping up sales, just six of the UK’s top 30 cereal brands are in volume growth. How can they rouse themselves?
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NewsThe Collective launches Greek-style yoghurt pouches for adults
The new yoghurt pouch will be available in a Peach & Raspberry variant in Waitrose stores from next week
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NewsKellogg’s unveils chocolate Corn Flakes spin-off
The NPD is HFSS compliant, and high in fibre and vitamin D
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NewsHealth groups in fury over ‘watered down’ junk food ad ban
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) launched a consultation last month over the new regulations
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NewsUnder-16s energy drinks sales ban called for again after damaging new report emerges
A review published in the Public Health journal, linked energy drink consumption to suicidal thoughts, psychological distress and many other symptoms among children
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NewsWalkers adds trio of vegan crisp flavours for Veganuary
All three variants are HFSS compliant and are claimed to offer ‘authentic meat and cheese flavours’
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Analysis and FeaturesThe Grocer NPD Wrapped: 23 most-liked Instagram posts of 2023
NPD flew off the shelves this year from controversial flavours to nostalgic relaunches. Check out the top NPD for 2023
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Comment and OpinionHow consumers shopped food and drink in 2023
Own label and treat categories have been winners of the past year, says Rachel White, NIQ MD UK & Ireland
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Analysis and FeaturesCereal 2023: Cost of living and HFSS hit cereal brands
Of the top 20 brands, 16 have shifted fewer kilos than last year