All Obesity articles – Page 50
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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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Comment & OpinionCountry of origin branding is a waste of time – local food is worth more
Chauvinistic bragging about an entire country’s food output misses the point of historic, authentic local food and drink, says Joanna Blythman
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NewsNaturelly close to £200k fundraising target on Seedrs
The Altrincham company is offering more than 15% equity, valuing it at £1.1m
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NewsMedia Bites 1 May: Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Mondelez
Sainsbury’s has overtaken Asda to reclaim its place as the UK’s second-largest grocer by market share.
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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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Comment & OpinionFood is a public good: let's rethink how we preserve and protect it
A strong food system defines national security, says Michael Bell, executive director of the Northern Ireland Food & Drink Association
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NewsMedia Bites 29 March: Dave Lewis, Brexit, Ocado
The boss of Tesco has criticised those who look down on shop jobs, accusing ministers of sidelining the retail industry and prioritising car and steel manufacturers.
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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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NewsMedia Bites 27 March: Ocado, Fever-Tree, Brexit
Online grocer Ocado has landed its fifth major overseas deal in less than 18 months after signing a deal with Australian retail giant Coles
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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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NewsPooch & Mutt launches Purr & Miaow catfood brand
Single SKUs are set to roll into Pets at Home, while shoppers will be able to make larger orders via online subscription
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NewsMedia Bites 19 March: Sainsbury's/Asda, Kraft Heinz, Domino's
Sainsbury’s and Asda will provide a more specific commitment to cut prices as part of their response to the CMA’s provisional verdict
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Category ReportFashion in a bottle: bottled water category report 2019
Reusable bottles have become both a status symbol and an ethical statement. Where does that leave bottled water?
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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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NewsMedia Bites 18 March: Brexit, Marks & Spencer, Ocado
Supermarkets are preparing to introduce rationing for online shoppers to prevent panic buying in the event of a no-deal Brexit
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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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NewsMedia Bites 7 March: Patisserie Valerie, Tobacco stocks, Just Eat
Patisserie Valerie’s new owner has insisted it has the money and skill to rebuild the company despite sacking the café chain’s top management to save money.
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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