All Ultra-processed foods (UPF) articles
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Analysis & FeaturesThe best of the blogs 2025: Joe Wicks, M&S mushrooms and TikTok Shop
We’ve dug into the detail of why Unilever ditched its CEO, launched a scathing attack on animal welfare in the meat supply chain, and asked if Joe Wicks’ UPF-laden ‘Killer Bar’ really was nothing more than a load of shit…
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RankingsFrozen food 2025: Frozen hit by costs and UPF concerns
Food’s not the only thing that’s been put on ice in the frozen aisle
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RankingsMeat-free 2025: UPF concerns boost clean-label brands
In a declining meat-free market, tofu and tempeh are bucking the trend thanks to ‘clean’ ingredient decks
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Comment & OpinionScaremongering about emulsifiers ignores the crucial nuance
Reporting of a trial looking at emulsifiers’ effect on Crohn’s sufferers has spread way beyond what was intended, says Anthony Warner, development chef at New Food Innovation
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Comment & OpinionWot, no OOH? Why the HFSS ad ban doesn’t go far enough
In anticipation of the ban, some food brands have spent on reformulating their products. But some have simply shifted marketing spend to billboards
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WebinarsHealthy eating forecast: the biggest trends for 2026
We’re kicking off 2026 with healthy eating trends sourced from experts at Ocado, Mars, Pip & Nut and Vypr. Register now to find out what’s set to shape the year ahead.
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NewsNo More Lids takes home top spot at Future of Food
Judges commended founder and MD Chris Brown for ‘game-changing environmental achievements’ in an industry that uses more than 10 million takeaway cups and generates in excess of 51 tonnes of waste every day
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NewsMajor scientific study calls for global action on UPFs
Papers published in The Lancet on Wednesday called for a ‘co-ordinated global response’ to protect policymaking from industry interference
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NewsCalls to extend junk food crackdown as review finds billboard ban ‘effective’
A report conducted by the Scottish government assessed the ban’s effectiveness by looking at the existing evidence on policy implementation in the UK
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Category ReportA matter of nutrition: trends in plant-based 2025
With the spotlight on UPFs and consumers demanding cleaner ingredients decks, plant-based is doubling down on health
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NewsHorsegate tsar brands FSA ‘pale imitation’ of safe regulator
In a position paper published today the pair say the conduct of the regulator risks ‘undermining public trust’ in its ability to protect food safety
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NewsTen years on, meat cancer link scientists accuse government of ‘dereliction of duty’
The experts claim more than 50,000 British people have suffered from bowel cancer because of the failure to act on warnings
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Category ReportHow will Joe’s ‘Killer’ blow affect protein?
Joe Wicks has branded many protein bars UPFs, claiming some are linked to cancer and stroke. How much damage could it do?
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Comment & OpinionJoe Wicks’ UPF crusade: well-meaning but woefully misguided
Joe Wicks and Dr Chris van Tulleken are spreading confusion and fear, rather than helping consumers make informed choices, says Mike Coppen-Gardner of SPQR
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InterviewsMarta Pilczuk on Brits' ‘craziness’ for Heinz
Heinz’s UK & Ireland MD is thrilled by how much Brits love the brand – and is optimistic Kraft Heinz’s forthcoming split will provide further opportunities
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Comment & OpinionThe real problem with UPFs isn’t the ingredients, it’s the incentives
As the man behind Joe Wicks’ headline-grabbing Killer protein bar, Amir Mousavi, founder and food consultant, Good Food Studio, gets real about food development, UPFs and what needs to change
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NewsNutrition brand Zoe smashes crowdfunding target
The total raised has exceeded £3m, with more than 3,300 investors participating
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Comment & OpinionWhat the UPF? Why there are so few dissenting voices on the topic
The reaction to Joe Wicks and Chris van Tulleken’s shockumentary shows how bizarre the UPF debate has become, says Anthony Warner, development chef at New Food Innovation
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Comment & OpinionIs Joe Wicks’ Killer protein bar really ‘full of shit’?
Nutrition experts and health advocates have spoken out to criticise the Licensed to Kill show’s complete lack of nuance, and fearmongering
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NewsRude Health unveils Pistachio and Hazelnut alt-milk SKUs
Pistachio and Hazelnut flavours will hit shelves in Waitrose from 12 October in a one-litre format