All HFSS articles – Page 48
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NewsObesity crackdown plan slammed as ‘needless distraction’
The document, called Advancing our Health: prevention in the 2020s, incorporates the Obesity Plan Mark 3
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NewsBrands urged to advertise healthier alternatives to HFSS food
Cancer Research UK found many current advertisers had the capacity to switch to advertising an existing non-HFSS product in their range
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NewsUnilever rapped by ASA over Ben & Jerry’s display ads
Unilever UK said its Ben & Jerry’s audience was 18 to 35-year-olds and its policy was not to advertise to children
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NewsAsda, Lidl and M&S among brands caught breaking 'junk' food ad rules
The ASA said in general, brands had been sticking to the advertising rules
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NewsHalf of children's food products featuring cartoons 'unhealthy' finds study
Paw Patrol and Peppa Pig were named as the worst offenders
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NewsRetailers agree to government ban on 'junk food' multibuys
The Grocer has learnt retail leaders described the idea as a “sensible proposal”
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NewsSuppliers 'would lose £700m a year' in HFSS deals crackdown
The figure is far above the government’s estimate of £175m a year
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Comment & OpinionWhy is the HFSS promo ban moving forward despite flawed evidence?
A report from the Regulatory Policy Committee has cast serious doubt on the government’s evidence behind the proposals
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NewsGovernment urged to backpedal on HFSS promo ban proposals
Industry is calling on the government to cut the range of products covered by the proposed ban
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NewsShoppers who stock up on deals 'more likely to be obese'
The study found shoppers whose baskets contained between 40% and 80% of foods on special offer were 54% more likely to be
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NewsFood and drink leaders hail potential end to Brexit deadlock
Public health minister Steve Brine resigned after voting against the government
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NewsGovernment backs down over HFSS advert watershed model
Industry had feared changes to the nutrient profile model would rope in ‘undeserving’ products like cereal and yoghurts
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Comment & OpinionIndustry has dodged a bullet on the HFSS climbdown
Campaign groups were celebrating plans for a ‘junk food watershed’ this week
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NewsDH proposes pre-watershed ban on HFSS food and drink
The DH also said it plans to target products currently under the scope of the soft drinks tax
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Comment & OpinionThere's no eggs & bacon ad ban on London transport
It is simply untrue to say that eggs or bacon are banned from advertising on London’s transport network
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NewsGovernment plans for HFSS ad watershed go 'against evidence'
The Advertising Association said the average child spent less than one hundredth of one per cent of the day viewing HFSS advertising
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Comment & OpinionTfL's eggs and bacon ad ban is potentially damaging folly
Its censorship is an example of the confusion, and consequent health damage, that nutrient profiling causes, says Joanna Blythman
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Comment & OpinionWe need a clear definition of ‘junk food’ to beat child obesity
It’s clear that the current characterisation of ‘junk’ can create inconsistency and confusion
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NewsDefra to pause food and drink consultations as Brexit looms
Environment secretary Michael Gove explained the changes in a letter to food and drink bodies
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NewsBusinesses 'may go bust' in no-deal Brexit, says survey
Nearly 12% agreed with the statement that no-deal would be a “calamity” for their business