All Ultra-processed foods (UPF) articles – Page 2
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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
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Analysis & FeaturesMars’ $36bn deal for Kellanova is a vote of confidence in snacking
Mars’ blockbuster deal is a huge bet that the shift towards snacking is here to stay – even across HFSS food. Will it inspire more M&A in fmcg?
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NewsM&S in tricky talks with suppliers over UPF ingredients in Eat Well range
The challenge of removing ingredients is understood to be proving difficult in the context of wider ongoing debate over what UPF means and how important it is to public health outcomes
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NewsMedia Bites 19 August: Morrisons, Asda, Tesco, UPFs
The turmoil engulfing Britain’s private equity-owned supermarkets is intensifying as Morrisons grapples with an exodus of senior management and Asda scales back long-term investments to try and fix growing problems on the shop floor
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Comment & OpinionWill Mars-Kellanova deal signal a UPF black hole?
Will this Kellanova be a giant explosion, releasing a massive amount of energy, in the form of sugar, fat and salt?
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Comment & OpinionUPF tax may have consumer support, but it’s riddled with pitfalls
The proposed tax on ultra-processed foods throws up several potential problems, including a lack of definition
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NewsSuperloaf wins Sainsbury’s and Morrisons listings amid UPF debate
Modern Baker’s gut-healthy loaves contain ‘bio-active plant-based compounds’ made using ‘targeted fermentation’
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NewsZoe secures another $15m to push harder in the US
The $15m investment comes from New York consumer VC firm Coefficient Capital
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Category ReportHome baking trends 2024: Bake it yourself
Brits are making more cakes and loaves at home to mitigate the increasing cost of living and concerns about ultra-processed food
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Comment & OpinionTo make healthy food sexy, go where the young people are
The absence of economic infrastructure for the arts has created a space for junk food companies to swoop in and become the heroes of culture, says Christina Adane, food equity campaigner and editor