The authors of a new international report have called for “strong global actions” to curb “food industry excess” and develop a holistic response to obesity, malnutrition and climate change.
‘Shrinkflation’ – cutting the size of a product without changing its price – was again in the news this week, following a report from the UK Office of National Statistics (ONS) highlighting the phenomenon.
The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) has again called on the European Commission to stop the food industry from making misleading health claims through the introduction of nutrient profiles. According to the BEUC, the move is a decade overdue.
Start-up brand GATO & Co, which makes indulgent desserts, has been praised for its great taste while keeping the sugar content down. (They rely on the natural sweetness of high-quality ingredients, which means their puddings are 40%-50% lower in sugar...
Increased intake of fibre and wholegrains has been associated with a reduction in body weight, cholesterol, and non-communicable disease – the “main killers” of today, says researcher.
Ingredients supplier Tate & Lyle opens up its innovation centre in Lille, France, to talk the ‘big challenges’ that its customers face in today’s market.
In a bid to raise awareness around portion sizes and encourage people to eat more balanced diets, the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) today (14 January) launched a portion size guide, Find Your Balance.
The UK’s Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has launched a public consultation on the government’s plans to restrict promotions of food and drink products that are high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS).
The nationwide strategy, which aims to reduce sugar, fats, and salt content in finished food products to promote healthy eating and reduce obesity levels, has received criticism for its voluntary approach.
Momentum is growing behind calls to impose fiscal sanctions on unhealthy foods. And while such stringent action is not on the immediate horizon that could change if the food industry fails to step up its efforts on reformulation.
Studies investigating the potential health benefits of non-sugar sweeteners have failed to reveal “compelling” evidence linking the product with weight loss and improved health, say European researchers.
Public Health England has expanded its ‘swap when you shop’ campaign to include a scanner smartphone app and a ‘good choice’ badge, in an effort to address rising childhood obesity rates in the UK.
The Dutch Advertising Authority has told seven manufacturers and retailers, including Kellogg, Albert Heijn and Hipp, to remove ‘no added sugar’ claims from products that are sweetened with date paste, apple juice concentrate and sugar beet syrup.
