All HFSS articles – Page 52
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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
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NewsHealth campaigners accuse food industry of Brexit blackmail
Industry leaders signalled that they would suspend co-operation with the government unless the threat of a no-deal was lifted
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Comment & OpinionBrexit tensions are driving a wedge between government and industry
As the UK teeters closer to the brink of a no deal, it’s becoming impossible for the industry to keep a lid on concerns
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NewsFood trade bodies threaten to rebel in case of no-deal Brexit
The heads of more than 30 trade associations made the extraordinary move in a letter to environment secretary Michael Gove
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Comment & OpinionChange the focus of promotions to healthier choices
”Why not increase promotions on healthier food and drink, shifting the focus away from junk food and empowering consumers to make healthier choices?”
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NewsWhole Foods Market opens bone broth bar with Ossa Organic
Whole Foods’ High Street Kensington store wants shoppers ‘to swap their morning coffee for a cup of bone broth’
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Comment & OpinionPromotions consultation: a burden that won't make an impact on obesity
Government should take a more holistic approach to the obesity battle, says Tim Rycroft, chief operating officer of the Food & Drink Federation
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Analysis & FeaturesWill HFSS promotion bans lead to soaring business costs?
Government proposals could see sweeping bans across HFSS promotions. But will it happen, and can businesses cope?
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Comment & OpinionPromotions consultation reflects government chaos, not commitment
The way the consultation has been handled doesn’t say much for government’s commitment to public health as a priority
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NewsJunk food promotions crackdown proposal slammed as 'madness'
Government estimates the plan would cost businesses at least £90m a year
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Comment & OpinionAn energy drinks ban based on no evidence would set a dangerous precedent
You cannot have ministers making decisions based on knee-jerk reactions about what is popular among parents
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Comment & OpinionLoopholes in HFSS ad rules must be closed
We welcome recent rulings by the ASA on McDonald’s and Burger King adverts outside primary schools
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NewsAdvertising groups react to Sadiq Khan's HFSS ad ban on London transport
Khan announced today the ban would come into force in February, following a public consultation launched in May
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Comment & OpinionThe ASA Kellogg’s ruling is a win for low-sugar reformulations
The ASA has reversed its decision to ban a Coco Pops Granola ad that had been seen on children’s TV
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NewsASA reverses ban on Coco Pops Granola TV ad
In August, the watchdog ruled the ad breached rules about advertising HFSS products to children
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NewsFood Foundation report pushes for affordable healthy food
Just 4% of children in lower-income households eat enough fruit, vegetables and oily fish