Health insight and analysis – Page 29
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Comment and Opinion
What can businesses do to help insects and keep British-grown produce at Wimbledon?
As things stand, British pollinators are facing extinction within 25 years, according to Buglife and Arla
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Analysis and Features
Five trends shaping conscious shoppers’ decisions, according to Sainsbury’s
The trends set by this group of shoppers have historically filtered into the mainstream, making what were niche categories into big business
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Comment and Opinion
The government’s ‘new normal’ for food and drink looks increasingly unpalatable
This week’s announcement of a ban on ‘junk food’ ads online and before the 9pm watershed will cost £200m a year
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Comment and Opinion
A breath of fresh air in the debate about meat and carbon
It has been tiresome to see how the animal versus plant debate has been hindered by facile statistical measures, says Joanna Blythman, food journalist and author of Swallow This
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Comment and Opinion
Vegan vs vegetarian vs plant-based – what’s the difference between the definitions across the EU?
Food manufacturers are enthusiastically launching products to meet vegan demand, but what do terms like “plant-based” and “vegan friendly” actually mean from a legal perspective?
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Comment and Opinion
Does the appointment of the FSA’s new boss signal a new direction?
Professor Susan Jebb is ‘not a food safety person’, says one source. But she will have big decisions to make on that front in her new role
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Category Report
Thirst for adventure: energy products category report 2021
Energy drink brands are looking far and wide for functional and exotic ingredients. Can they give the market a sustained buzz?
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Comment and Opinion
We must change front-of-pack labelling to help consumers make healthier choices
Evidence shows Nutri-Score enables shoppers to make more informed choices, says Rachel Bradford, nutrition policy manager at Danone UK
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Comment and Opinion
Proposed restrictions on junk foods throw up more questions than answers
Suppliers and industry bodies are demanding clarity from government on the affected categories
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Analysis and Features
Sleep goals, natural ingredients and price premiums: 10 charts explaining UK attitudes to wellness
Functional food and drink has become big business in the pandemic. Aside from immune support, consumers are looking for other wellness benefits such as help sleeping and more energy. And they want those benefits in a natural way, our research shows
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Comment and Opinion
Why consumer health is attracting big investment
Nestlé and Unilever are capitalising on consistently growing interest in the category, says Warren Ackerman, head of European consumer staples research at Barclays
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Comment and Opinion
As with food, obesity policy needs to be about balance
Restricting the growth of food brands won’t fix our obesity problem – we need incentives to prove healthier food is better business, says Chris Holmes, founder of Smash
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Analysis and Features
What is happening to allergen-related food recalls during the pandemic?
Allergen-related recalls hit a five-year peak in 2018/19. So what has happened over the past year, as supply chains have battled to cope with the Covid crisis?
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Analysis and Features
Natasha’s Law: is the industry ready for full ingredients labelling?
Almost five years after the death of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, Natasha’s Law comes into force this October. So is the industry ready?
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Comment and Opinion
Why is government incapable of saying ‘avoid ultra-processed food’?
A considerable body of robust scientific evidence now shows ultra-processed food is a disaster for our bodies, says Joanna Blythman, food journalist and author of Swallow This
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Category Report
A healthy dose: healthcare & supplements category report 2021
Shoppers and fmcg suppliers alike have spent big on vitamins and supplements during Covid-19. What’s next for the category?
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Analysis and Features
How has Kellogg’s escaped HFSS ban, and how can others?
As Kellogg’s announces four of its five bestsellers will be non-HFSS, will the impact of new rules on the cereal aisle be less dramatic than feared?
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Comment and Opinion
What brands need to consider as HFSS restrictions loom
Brands have a series of options beyond post-watershed TV advertising, says David Wright, senior marketing effectiveness consultant at IRI
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Category Report
The Holy Grail of snacks: healthier snacking category report 2021
The ultimate healthy snack is an elusive treasure. As the ban on HFSS promos looms, it’s even more sought after. Can it be found?
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Category Report
The rise of breakfast snacks: healthy snacking category report 2021
A surge in breakfasts at home during the pandemic has boosted the healthy snacks market. How are brands rising to the occasion?