All HFSS articles – Page 49
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Comment & OpinionPHE’s call for ‘responsible promotions’ opens up old wounds for industry
Public Health England’s revelation yesterday that its evidence review supports bringing in a tax on added-sugar drinks has…
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NewsCrackdown on supermarket promotions urged in fight against sugar
Public Health England told health select committee MPs promotions were heavily skewed towards unhealthy foods
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NewsShake-up of rules for food & drink advertising to children planned by CAP
The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) has launched what it said would be a far-ranging review of the self-regulatory system
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Analysis & FeaturesAre sweeteners the best alternative as pressure mounts on sugar?
Under sustained attack, sugar is starting to crumble. But artificial sweeteners are just as controversial
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NewsPrime Minister set to personally lead war on sugar
Government intends to reveal sweeping package of measures to combat childhood obesity
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NewsAdvertising to kids facing tough new clampdown
The Department of Health is planning to clamp down on advertising to children…
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NewsOnes to watch: MPs who'll decide food and drink future
Bookies make it odds-on for a hung parliament, and only the brave would forecast who will be in the driving seat come 8 Ma…
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NewsJebb warns Labour its obesity plans are 'too narrow'
The professor spearheading the DH’s Responsibility Deal has slammed Labour’s plans for a crackdown on ads aimed at kids…
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Comment & OpinionThe 100 day war
With 100 days to go before the General Election, Labour leader Ed Miliband stepped up his campaign to be the next prime minister
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ProfilesDeal or no Deal? Labour outlines its public health plans
After a policy review lasting more than two years, Labour finally showed its hand in the public health debate last week…
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NewsLabour to carry on with obesity pledges if it comes into power
Labour will persevere with pledges under the Responsibility Deal for at least another three years if it wins the election…
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NewsLabour proposes restrictions on fat, salt, and sugar in food marketed to children
Restrictions on cheap alcohol also mooted as shadow health secretary announces possible measures
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NewsSugar tax used by EU soft drinks firms to boost margins
So-called “sugar taxes” lead to retailers and suppliers boosting profit margins on full-sugar and diet drinks…
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NewsTesco ditches sweets from checkouts as it clears 'guilt lanes'
Tesco is scrapping sweets and chocolates from all tills across the UK and the Republic of Ireland in a bid to help customers make “healthier choices”.
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NewsDH abandons plans to restrict HFSS food promotions
The government has dropped plans for a clampdown on the promotion of products high in fat, salt or sugar in stores…
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NewsTesco takes on childhood obesity with Eat Happy campaign
Tesco this week issued a “call to arms” to the industry over kids living on a diet of burgers, sweets and snacks…
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NewsDH wants new Deal to tackle unhealthy food promotions
The government has given retailers and suppliers a “short window” to agree a voluntary clampdown on promoting HFSS.
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NewsPlans for clampdown on 'guilt lanes' and HFSS foods back on government agenda
Controversial plans to get retailers to sign up to sweeping reductions in the promotion of foods high in fat, salt or sugar – including the voluntary removal of so-called ‘guilt lanes’ – seem once again back on the government agenda.
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NewsSuppliers and retailers walk out of Scottish HFSS talks
Supermarket bosses and suppliers have walked out of HFSS talks with the Scottish government…
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Analysis & FeaturesRisky business: dairy’s food safety challenges
What can the dairy industry learn from the meat industry, after this year’s horsemeat scandal?