All Obesity articles – Page 47
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Analysis & FeaturesIs it time for a new approach to the obesity challenge?
An IRI report has claimed current efforts on health are ‘a long way off the mark’
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NewsFood and drink companies slam government over no-deal Brexit spending
Some companies forked out up to £5m, according to a survey of its members by the FDF
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Comment & OpinionBrexit has slowed progress on food waste, obesity and the environment
Whatever the election’s outcome, Brexit is likely to continue to impede progress
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NewsLidl announces 8% plastic reduction in sustainability report
Reducing the thickness of packaging saved 37 tonnes from plastic meat trays and 15 tonnes from crisp packets
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NewsHenry Dimbleby appoints ‘free thinkers’ to National Food Advisory Panel
The Leon founder says he deliberately appointed figures who were not scared to rock the boat, but also ‘not afraid to change their minds’
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Comment & OpinionJoanna Blythman is talking rubbish about veganism
Industry sources from PETA, VBites, Veganuary and more respond to the column, which sparked debate last week
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Feature SynopsisTop Products 2019: 14 December
Editorial inclusion by invitation and via submission until 8 November
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NewsIGD offers food and drink companies guidance on shrinking products
IGD said its new guide was aimed at making the process of calorie reduction more consistent for companies
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Analysis & FeaturesIs a VAT shake-up the right way to fight obesity?
It has been dismissed as ‘too complicated’ but some argue ‘potty’ discrepancies over which products are taxed should be addressed
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Comment & OpinionLetter: At least the CMO is taking a stand on child obesity
”With the chief medical officer’s last hurrah she can’t be accused of not doing her job.”
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Comment & OpinionLetters: stop demonising plastic
“For many products used in daily life, plastic packaging is by far the most sustainable solution”
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Category ReportThe new dog’s dinner: petcare category report 2019
Today’s pets are following human food trends. And that’s opening up a growing market for vegan nutrition
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Comment & OpinionChildhood obesity: where are the measures and checks for takeaway food?
The bus snacking ban proposal overshadowed some sensible measure to tackle obesity
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NewsTesco removes bananas and oranges from free fruit scheme due to peel concerns
The decision to ban bananas and oranges was taken in the past few weeks
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Comment & OpinionWe need practical solutions to childhood obesity, not nonsensical snack bans
A third of British toddlers eat chips before they try carrots for the first time
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NewsMedia Bites 11 Oct: Obesity, Recession Fears, Pound
The levels of severe obesity among children have risen to an all-time high, official figures have shown, with 4.4% of year six pupils in England needing medical help for their weight. The news comes just as the outgoing Chief Medical Officer, called for severe action to tackle ...
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Comment & OpinionCMO report highlights the big fat divide between industry and government obesity ideas
Dame Sally Davies’s report called for plain packaging for junk food and a ban on public transport snacking
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NewsGovernment report recommends plain packaging for unhealthy foods
CMO Sally Davies said the voluntary reformulation programme has failed to tackle the obesity crisis
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NewsGlobal drinks industry ‘could lose £365bn’ if plain packaging comes into force
The study by Brand Finance said the projected impact was almost 50% higher than a previous valuation it carried out in 2017
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NewsTrillion calories cut since 2015, claim food and drink companies
The figures also show the average amount of sugar in consumer baskets fell by 13% in the same period