All Ultra-processed foods (UPF) articles – Page 6
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Analysis & FeaturesNational Food Strategy is an-off-the shelf solution for Labour
New taxes and mandatory health targets could be in the pipeline
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NewsHostility to UPFs in parliament growing amid ‘deafening’ industry silence
A white paper published by marketing and PR agency SPQR includes a forensic breakdown of all mentions of UPF in the current parliament
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Comment & OpinionFood & drink needs to get ahead of the UPF debate
Everywhere you look – in the media, online, and in the bookshop window – we’re confronted with warnings about ultra-processed foods, says Tom Horsman, director at SPQR Agency
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Category ReportBread trends 2024: White bread becomes UPF villain
Sliced white bread has become the symbol of the growing ultra-processed foods debate. What impact has that had on sales? And how are brands fighting back?
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Category ReportSnacking trends 2024: Brands fighting UPF allegations
As concerns about ultra-processed food change shopper habits, snacking brands are underlining their better-for-you credentials
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Comment & OpinionUltra-Processed People: Dr Chris van Tulleken’s ‘incendiary’ new book hurts
TV doctor’s dissection exposes food industry’s underbelly in painstaking, gory, unanesthetised detail
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Comment & OpinionLeaders reveal key points for progress in food and drink industry
Whether you missed the show or wish to reflect on some key points, The Grocer editorial team has compiled the top thoughts and themes from the Food & Drink Expo
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Comment & OpinionThink carefully before stepping up promotional discounts
Manufacturers need to evaluate investment payback across the marketing mix, says Alex Lawrence, senior strategic insight director at Circana
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NewsHunter & Gather hires finance and sales directors ahead of retail growth push
Hunter & Gather has appointed two experienced fmcg players to its team as the brand’s first-ever sales and finance directors
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NewsParents overwhelmingly support ‘nanny state’ food taxes, claims poll
A poll conducted by the Children’s Food Campaign at Sustain found more than 70% of parents were in favour of new taxes on HFSS products
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Analysis & FeaturesBrits less worried about ultra-processed foods than Europeans
Britain’s reputation as the fat man of Europe seems unlikely to change, as a new study shows Brits’ knowledge and concerns about ultra-processed foods is lagging behind our European neighbours
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NewsYoplait teams up with TV’s Josie Gibson for kids’ yoghurt push
Children were increasingly being fed ultra-processed, high-energy, nutrient-poor foods such as biscuits and cakes instead of yoghurt, Yoplait said
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Category ReportYoghurt trends 2024: Can adult pouches revive the category?
Yoghurt brands are banking on pouches to drive sales. But can the new format revive the category?
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NewsGut punch for nutrition app Zoe staff as headcount slashed
The redundancies are part of an urgent economy drive at the company, which CEO and co-founder Jonathan Wolf said needs to reduce costs by 20%
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Comment & OpinionIs it safe to eat your five fruit & veg a day?
Does the food safety fear ever go away?
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Analysis & Features10 charts that explain UK attitudes to kids’ yoghurts
We polled 1,000 UK parents to peel back the lid on attitudes to childhood obesity and the role of snacking in a balanced diet
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Comment & OpinionWhole Foods Market has lost its soul with mainstream brands
Including the likes of Kellogg’s, Mcvitie’s and Tropicana will confuse consumers into thinking these brands meet the ‘standards of excellence’ originally laid out by Whole Foods, says Sonny Drinkwater, co-founder & CEO of Well Easy
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Comment & OpinionThe election offers a golden chance for food industry policy
Business leaders in retail, hospitality, farming and manufacturing should consider sinking their differences to make a bigger splash, says Ian Wright, co-chair of the Food & Drink Export Council
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NewsYeo Valley launches protein-rich Greek recipe snacking yoghurts
The snacking yoghurts will launch in three fruit flavours: Lemon, Peach & Raspberry and Strawberry & Passion fruit
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Category ReportSnack bars trends 2024: Will fibre become the ‘new protein’?
Amid growing public attention on gut health and its link to brain function, will fibre be the ‘new protein’ in the snacking world?