All HFSS articles – Page 32
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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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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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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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NewsMars launches new Bounty, Snickers, Mars and Galaxy bars to dodge HFSS crackdown
It’s the first major confectionery business to launch HFSS-compliant products ahead of the new junk food rules
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NewsTesco launches ‘healthy zones’ to nudge shoppers away from HFSS foods
Better Baskets signposts foods high in fibre, plant-based options, low & no alcohol, snacks under 100 calories and products that were in reusable packaging
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Comment & OpinionThe HFSS climbdown puts Boris Johnson on a collision course with Henry Dimbleby
The government is due to publish its white paper response to Dimbleby’s National Food Strategy next month
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WhitepapersYoung consumers identified as key to surviving the HFSS tsunami
Learn how young consumers are the key to unlocking success in a post-HFSS world.
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Category ReportSavoury snacks’ new diet: healthier snacking category report 2022
Savoury snack aisles will be very different once HFSS rules take effect in October. Can brands make a success of healthier options?
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NewsGovernment poised to row back on junk food advertising clampdown as well as volume promotions
The Grocer understands confirmation of the u-turn is due imminently, after a week of frenzied speculation about the future of the flagship obesity strategies
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Category ReportThe sweet science: healthier snacking category report 2022
New HFSS rules are compelling makers of sweet snacks to rethink their ingredients. What better-for-you treats are they formulating?
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NewsDrink dispenser Smart Soda using HFSS compliance to target convenience sector
The supplier offers vitamin-infused, flavoured sparkling alkaline waters and sodas made with plant-based natural sweetener, reduced British beet sugar or no sugar
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NewsMultibuy ban to be scrapped as MPs act on cost of living crisis
The Grocer understands Tory MPs have coined a new catchphrase, ‘canning the banning’ as part of a move to reject what they regard as ‘nanny state’ health policies
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Comment & OpinionFinally, consensus on HFSS laws: no one has any idea what’s going on
There is a total lack of transparency and clarity over what a backtrack – if indeed there was one – would entail
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NewsHFSS promotions ban in chaos after fresh reports of government u-turn
The ban was due to come into force in October, which would likely see it coincide with an expected huge rise in fuel costs
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Comment & OpinionCheese and chorizo out of scope of HFSS regs despite near demise of PM
The anomalous drafting of the laws, as devised by the DHSC, are the issue here
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Category ReportThe battle of baked goods: category report 2022
Sweet bakery is winning the war for shoppers as wrapped bread declines. But could HFSS regulations redraw the battle lines?