Latest health insight and analysis – Page 40
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Comment & OpinionWhy is government incapable of saying ‘avoid ultra-processed food’?
A considerable body of robust scientific evidence now shows ultra-processed food is a disaster for our bodies, says Joanna Blythman, food journalist and author of Swallow This
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Analysis & FeaturesHow has Kellogg’s escaped HFSS ban, and how can others?
As Kellogg’s announces four of its five bestsellers will be non-HFSS, will the impact of new rules on the cereal aisle be less dramatic than feared?
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Comment & OpinionWhat brands need to consider as HFSS restrictions loom
Brands have a series of options beyond post-watershed TV advertising, says David Wright, senior marketing effectiveness consultant at IRI
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Comment & OpinionJunk food ad war is lost – now food and drink suppliers need clarity on the details
It’s easy to see why companies are confused and even more so why they are scared
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Comment & OpinionWe need to do more to support the LGBT+ community and their mental health
Petcare brands may not immediately come to mind as a natural supporter of this cause, but our brands are an important platform for raising awareness, says Helen Warren-Piper of Mars Pet Nutrition UK
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Comment & OpinionBeating Covid burnout: how to recognise stressors and support your team
The least we can do is to check in on those that we interact with every day, says Neil Piper, chief people officer at KFC
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Analysis & FeaturesNew and improved products that will escape the HFSS ad ban
Food brands are looking to stay below the government’s HFSS threshold with new products and reformulated lines
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Comment & OpinionHow HFSS brands can stand out despite advertising restrictions
The handbook for how to navigate advertising restrictions has already been written, says Hannah Walley, head of media, insights UK, Kantar
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Comment & OpinionHow Tesco can improve the health of its peers, as well as the nation
Shareholder support for corporate action on healthier diets could translate into many more companies setting similar targets, says Paul Lindley, Ella’s Kitchen founder and chair of London’s Child Obesity Taskforce
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Comment & OpinionHealth policy under the new Office for Health Promotion is full of holes
How can OHP fulfil its duties to prevent obesity if the government is not committed to doing so, ask Professor Graham MacGregor and Mhairi Brown of Action on Salt and Action on Sugar
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Comment & OpinionWill the government follow Chris Whitty’s advice on obesity as it has on Covid?
That public health policy will now sit once again within the DH is a significant turning point, especially with Whitty at the helm
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Comment & OpinionWhat stance will Chris Whitty’s Office for Health Promotion take on regulation?
Whitty has previously called for a complete ban on any sports advertising by unhealthy products
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Analysis & FeaturesFrom soaring sales to growing cynicism: how immune-supporting claims are shaping food and drink NPD
Since the pandemic hit, a raft of food and drink products have come onto the market promising to support the immune system. Do they have a long-term future, or risk being seen as a gimmick?
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Comment & OpinionThe time is now for UK government to deliver a world-leading food policy
Too many food strategies have previously been academic reports with little chance of success, says Andrew Opie, director of food and sustainability at the BRC
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Analysis & FeaturesLockdown lunches, sustainable sources and vitamin hits: 10 charts explaining UK attitudes to fish
As the pandemic drives more at-home lunches, fish producers are looking to capitalise on new occasions. So what factors drive Brits’ consumption habits?
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Analysis & FeaturesLockdown anniversary: How has Covid changed UK eating and shopping habits?
As the country looks forward to a gradual reopening of the economy, what are the lasting impacts of the restrictions – and the pandemic – on Britain’s eating and shopping habits?
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InterviewsIan Wright FDF big interview: ‘I don’t think I’m confrontational’
As the straight-talking FDF CEO prepares to stand down, he talks us through boosting the federation’s profile, upsetting Jamie Oliver and why he’s not going quietly
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Analysis & FeaturesHas Tesco’s obesity strategy set a bar for rivals and suppliers?
Rebel shareholders who called out Tesco say a precedent has been set for investor power
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Comment & OpinionThe government should listen to industry concerns over HFSS proposals
The timeframe for introduction is too short, but proper consultation could iron out these issues
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Analysis & FeaturesThe female entrepreneurs tackling the big challenges in grocery
Here’s how female entrepreneurs are challenging the industry’s big issues through brands, inventions and initiatives