All HFSS articles
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NewsTesco and Sainsbury’s pledge to ditch multibuys despite government u-turn
Prime minister Rishi Sunak announced over the weekend the government had backtracked on one of the main planks of its obesity strategy
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Comment & Opinion
What next for the obesity strategy now Sunak's bogof ban's in the gutter?
It’s fortunate for Rishi Sunak that the government can’t be held to account for deliberately misleading MPs – and the public – about its obesity strategy
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News
Proper Snacks rolls out limited-edition Barbie popcorn
The brand is offering shoppers over the age of 18 the chance to win a trip for two to California to coincide with Barbie’s release
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News
Bogof ban dropped again as Sunak says shoppers have ‘right to choose’
The ban will now not come in until at least October 2025, along with the similarly sidelined proposals for a ban on junk food ads before a 9pm watershed on TV and online
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News
Walkers unveils Wotsits, Monster Munch and Doritos-inspired crisps
The flavours of three ‘iconic’ brands will feature on a traditional Walkers potato crisp base for a limited time
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Comment & Opinion
How UPFs can become a relic of the past in a world that craves affordable convenience
Increasing evidence points to the harmful effects of the chemicals, additives and industrialised processes used in UPFs, says Jonathan Petrides, CEO and co-founder of Allplants
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Comment & Opinion
HFSS laws have failed to inspire change in consumers. Tougher taxes may be needed
The slow change in consumption habits may mean ministers need to take a more drastic approach to HFSS foods, says Steph Cullen, head of UK CPG at Circana
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Comment & Opinion
Why the government needs to rethink its HFSS multibuys ban
Research suggests it could actually increase consumption, say Dr Farasat Bokhari and Professor Paul Dobson, members of the Centre for Competition Policy at the University of East Anglia
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Comment & Opinion
The ultra-processed foods debate is not binary
Many of the arguments used to bash manufacturers are lazy, boring and stuck on repeat
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Comment & Opinion
Lacklustre ultra-processed foods Panorama didn’t probe nearly enough
Too much time was spent on well-worn scares about emulsifiers, sweeteners and additives
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Walkers Leicester factory in line for mega cash injection
The investment aimed to ‘future-proof’ the Leicester site, allowing PepsiCo to ‘deliver on our ambitions on packaging and health’
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Comment & Opinion
Why the babyfood sector needs guidance to reduce sugar content
The main contributor of sugars in infants aged four to nine months is coming from commercial babyfoods, says Dr Kawther Hashem, campaign lead at Action on Sugar
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News
Weetabix partners with Disney on limited-edition cereals
The activity will be supported by in-store activations ‘to deliver an exciting shopper experience that drives sales’, said Weetabix
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Tower Hamlets becomes latest local authority to ban HFSS advertising
The move follows the launch of the Healthier Food Advertising Policy, brought in across the Transport for London network in 2019
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Talks on carbon emissions reporting system starting in weeks
Food Data Transparency Partnership co-chair Chris Tyas said fight to reduce carbon emissions is “more urgent than any other single matter”
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Analysis & Features
Why ‘there are no winners’ in the Tortoise Better Food Index
The Tortoise Better Food Index ranks Britain’s 30 biggest suppliers on their impacts across issues including nutrition, environment, and social mobility. The key finding: no one is doing enough
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News
Labour pledges to ban HFSS adverts but rules out health taxes
Labour leader Keir Starmer plans to ban junk food ads but will not impose a salt and sugar tax during the cost of living crisis
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Veetee launches premium instant noodle brand Noodlehead
The range comprises freshly stir-fried noodles with vegetables and sauce in a sealed pouch
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News
Lactalis launches non-HFSS Milkybar Gold crème dessert
The dessert is the first HFSS-compliant crème dessert to market in the chilled desserts category, said the brand
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Reports
How dairy snacks are tapping up the health opportunity
The likes of Babybel, Laughing Cow and Dairylea have all been launching cheese snacks and seizing on impulse space
