All Ultra-processed foods (UPF) articles – Page 13
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Analysis & FeaturesWill Labour act on damning obesity report proposals?
A House of Lords committee has urged the government to revisit Henry Dimbleby’s ideas on taxation and advertising restrictions
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NewsWes Streeting pledges to ‘work with industry to tackle obesity crisis’
Streeting said there were an “increasing number” of companies that wanted healthier food and more nutritious diets
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Comment & OpinionLords’ recommendations are draconian, but unlikely to see the light of day
Wes Streeting will be pondering how far a new Labour public health strategy can go down the road of intervention and regulation
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Category ReportThe fashion for fermented: functional foods trends 2024
Move over protein. Fermented foods are the latest trend to take the functional world by storm. Is it a fad or a long-term opportunity?
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NewsLords’ inquiry demands new taxes ‘hold industry to account’ for obesity crisis
The committee calls for prime minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves to take personal charge of a new obesity strategy
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Comment & OpinionWhy isn’t affordable, nutritious food a priority for Starmer?
Tackling the rising cost of food doesn’t come over as a priority for the government, says Joanna Blythman, food journalist and author of Swallow This
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Category ReportProtein gets the feelgood factor: protein trends 2024
Protein isn’t just for gym rats. Growing numbers of Brits are upping their intake for general health and to ‘feel good’
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NewsBiona adds quick cook risotto and trio of bakery products
The NPD responds to the rising demand for ’clean-label’ products, according to Biona
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Comment & OpinionHow wellness culture is shifting fmcg buying habits
UK shoppers are increasingly prioritising healthier options, says Melissa Petch, client director for healthcare, beauty, household & baby, Circana
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Comment & OpinionWes Streeting cannot just ‘follow the science’ in UPF debate
The health secretary faces a tough decision in an argument that has merit – and scientific evidence – on both sides
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NewsUPF clampdown risks national dietary crisis, warn scientists
New report urges ministers not to extend restrictions beyond the definitions of HFSS, or risk the anti-UPF bandwagon doing more harm than good
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WebinarsWATCH: UPF vs HFSS: Making sense of the new health agenda
Watch experts from Asda, Modern Baker and Vypr for a deep-dive into the fast-evolving health agenda and understand what’s set to shape consumer choices in 2025 and beyond
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Comment & OpinionCrunch time for Doritos as PepsiCo bites the bullet on HFSS
PepsiCo is taking its commitment to ‘healthier snacking’ seriously. And health campaigners are already applauding the news
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Category ReportWhy pasta is getting posher: pasta & pasta sauces trends 2024
Think pasta is just a cheap staple? Think again. Premium pasta is booming, and fresh filled is now the UK’s top variety. How come?
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NewsKids’ food companies challenge supermarkets ‘awash with HFSS and ultra processed food’
The Kids’ Food and Drink Collective (KFDC) launched this week with nine brands as founder members
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WhitepapersConsumer horizon: insights shaping the industry
Download this whitepaper to discover the key trends shaping grocery retail, product innovation, and consumer behaviour for 2024 and 2025
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Comment & OpinionDarzi report could push Labour to regulate beyond HFSS
Lord Ara Darzi’s report claims the prolific backtracking and u-turns of the previous government have contributed the childhood obesity crisis
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ProfilesPlanet Organic’s Aurelia Ziomek on overconsumption, UPFs and saying no
‘To me, health food stores are about so much more than just selling products – they are about building connections and bringing like-minded people together’
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Category ReportPlant-based trends 2024: Going back to basics
‘Natural’ plant-based proteins are gaining ground in the wake of UPF concerns – but where does that leave the alt meat giants?
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Comment & OpinionUltra-processed foods concerns are changing shopper behaviour
Heightened awareness is resulting in higher expectations