UK rolls out healthy food sales plan to tackle obesity
The UK government has unveiled a new policy to promote the sale of healthy foods and drinks in conjunction with…
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Scotland sets out changes to HFSS plans
The Scottish government has made changes to its plans to regulate the promotion of food and drink products high in…
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Food fudge: the UPF debate remains unsettled
Few food industry topics have garnered as much media attention in recent years as ultra-processed foods. The reason for the…
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Sweet snacks leave bitter taste at JM Smucker
JM Smucker’s eye-catching move for Twinkies owner Hostess Brands in 2023 divided opinion, with some concerns on Wall Street about…
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GLP-1 drugs “alter taste perception” of users, US study claims
More than eight in ten of users of GLP-1 drugs in the US experienced “major changes” in their food and…
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Texas bill could reshape food labels across US
A new food labelling bill passed by Texas legislators could lead to sweeping changes in how packaged foods are labelled…
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Ageing populations: is the food industry ready on ready meals?
The world is getting older. By 2030, one in six people in the world will be aged 60 years or…
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Packaged foods for an ageing population – not yet reality but vast opportunity
When it comes to food specifically targeted and marketed at the ageing or elderly population, the demographic is left out…
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Junk food advert ban delayed again but with UK government caveats
The UK government has pushed back advertising restrictions on “less healthy foods” to January but still “expects” the previous October…
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The emerging ingredients to watch in the snacks industry
Dill pickle, hot honey and matcha are among a clutch of ingredients touted to drive NPD in the global snacks…
