All Sugar articles – Page 5
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NewsScottish government backtracks on plans for draconian HFSS clampdown
Holyrood has rowed back on plans for a ban on all promotions of HFSS products, instead announcing it would mirror the promotions ban brought in under the last Westminster government
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NewsFDF swings behind mandatory health reporting in call for ‘bold’ action on obesity
Calls for the government to bring in mandatory reporting on health in its new Food Strategy have received a major breakthrough, with the FDF today backing the proposals
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Comment & OpinionRethinking 5 a day: a new food strategy demands a nutrient-first mindset
Our strategy should be just as aggressive in driving nutrient inclusion as it is in limiting harmful ingredients, says Phil Gowland, commercial director & director of health, Whitworths
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Comment & OpinionFood is health. So how can retailers and brands do better?
Food is the stuff of life. It brings us together socially. It is the focus of celebration. Food is the centre of family, the basis of how we thrive. So the mythology of food goes. However, the food we eat also impacts our health and well-being adversely. ...
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NewsFood companies slash sugar and salt by a third, reveals new report
The figures are revealed in a document from the FDF, shared exclusively with The Grocer.
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Analysis & FeaturesJunk food ad ban: does the industry at last have clarity on how the watershed will work?
The future of the HFSS ad clampdown, and the 9pm TV watershed that comes with it, took a new twist last month when it was delayed for a third time
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NewsDon’t rely on shop-bought babyfood, government advises parents
This is the first time the NHS website has published advice on commercial babyfood
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Category ReportEnergy hits new heights: trends in energy products 2025
As traditional energy drinks go from strength to strength, a new wave of challengers are broadening the sector’s horizons. How high can they climb?
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Promotional FeaturesHow can soft drinks win back Gen Z?
Young consumers are demanding far more from the fizzy drinks category than a sugary pick-me-up. How can brands rise to the occasion?
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Comment & OpinionCannabis cola bottles, meth and moths: weird food recalls
A handful of Dutch consumers, including children, may have found themselves experiencing an unexpected bout of the munchies after eating cannabis-laced Haribo sweets
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Comment & OpinionObesity policies are based on fundamentally flawed ideas
At the heart of policy failure is the belief that we can, or indeed should, classify all foods as good or bad, says Anthony Warner, development chef at New Food Innovation
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Promotional VideosHow retailers and brands can reignite the yoghurt category
With sales of children’s yoghurts lagging and dietary deficiencies growing, how can brands and retailers work together to address misconceptions and help consumers fall back in love with kids’ yoghurts?
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Comment & OpinionWe need leaders – not lobbyists – on obesity and health
Guidance urging retailers to offer deals and discounts on minimally processed and nutritious food was allegedly dropped following a lobbying campaign, says Jon Walsh, Bio&Me co-founder and CEO
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NewsHFSS advertising ban delayed until 2026 after threats of legal challenges
The long-awaited move to outlaw junk food advertising on TV before 9pm and a total ban online was due to come into force in October this year
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Category ReportHave the big baby brands lost their way?
The giants of baby and infant care are under attack as a new generation of products marketed on health, sustainability or value wins share. Can they find their way out of a hole?
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat do new sugar tax thresholds mean for drinks suppliers?
The soft drinks sugar levy threshold has been lowered, leaving suppliers feeling victimised. What impact will the changes have?
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NewsDairy industry slams sugar tax extension as ‘flawed’ as consultation kicks off
Last week, it was revealed the government was consulting on proposals to end the exemption from the Soft Drinks Industry Levy for milk-based drinks, as well as non-dairy substitutes such as oats or rice
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NewsWholesalers urge ministers to give them seat at Food Strategy table
The FWD’s new white paper, The Roadmap for Resilience in the UK Food Supply Chain, was presented to the minister for food security and rural affairs Daniel Zeichner last week
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Category ReportBags of goodness: trends in healthier snacking 2025
A wealth of snack brands with natural claims and clean labels are looking to cash in on the junk food ad ban and fears about UPFs
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NewsTop babyfood brands pledge action following BBC exposé
Panorama’s investigation found that one babyfood product contained the equivalent to four teaspoons of sugar