Obesity debate
Obesity, labelling and red tape dominate food industry concerns
Representatives from the EU food and drink industry were in Brussels last week for a biannual meeting organised by their…
EU: Nutrition labelling needs more research
As the food industry grapples with the pressure to produce on-pack nutritional info in a consumer-friendly format, various studies have…
US: Clinton brokers deal with five food companies to combat childhood obesity
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a partnership between the William J Clinton Foundation and the American Heart Association, has…
FRANCE: Consumer group slams “obesity manufacturers”
French consumer activists have slammed television food advertising, branding the food industry "obesity manufacturers". The Union Fédérale des Consommateurs (UFC)…
US: Survey blames parents for child obesity
Beleaguered food producers have received a welcome boost in the form of a recent global survey by online market researcher Lightspeed…
EU: Food industry could face legal action over obesity
Delegates to the Annual Obesity Europe conference, which will be held in Brussels next month, will be warned that they…
Industry calls for government action on obesity
The food industry can help to address unhealthy diets, but the government must act to tackle the issue of inactive…