Health insight and analysis – Page 31
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Comment and Opinion
Why immunity should be a long-term focus for food and drink
To stand out, brands need to talk about immunity in ways that imbue gravitas, empathy and convey wellness credentials, says Mandy Saven, director of consumer lifestyle at Stylus
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Analysis and Features
Superloaf: 10 facts about Modern Baker’s new ‘smart bread’
Rolling out this month, the high-tech bread supports normal immune function
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Analysis and Features
How GroceryAid is helping workers get through the coronavirus crisis
Demand for support from GroceryAid has rocketed since the pandemic started – just as fundraising was hit. But it’s adapted, and risen to the challenge
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Analysis and Features
How the food industry is fighting childhood hunger
It took a Manchester United footballer to force the government to extend free school meals during the pandemic. The food industry has been just as eager to help – but how much can it change by itself?
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Comment and Opinion
Hunger Games on Dimbleby National Food Strategy report is a disgrace
What’s worse than silence on Henry Dimbleby’s National Food Strategy report? It’s a government secret
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Comment and Opinion
How and why the pandemic is prompting consumers to make new food choices
The latest data demonstrates how health, on-demand services and ethical beliefs are driving change, says Harry Walker, industry head of grocery retail at Google
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Comment and Opinion
Why is the government’s obesity plan so full of loopholes?
We must have a ‘level playing field’ to set us up for success, says Holly Gabriel, nutrition manager at Action on Sugar
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Comment and Opinion
Tesco shareholder challenge reminds Ken Murphy he must succeed on societal front
Tesco’s promises to tackle obesity have faltered, not least because of the impact of the pandemic
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Analysis and Features
Five healthier products launching for Pancake Day 2021
These new launches include vegan, sustainably-sourced and protein-packed options for a more virtuous Shrove Tuesday
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Comment and Opinion
Restricting HFSS promotions could have unintended consequences for consumers
Removing promotions could increase the price of consumers’ food shops, says Kate Halliwell, chief scientific officer, FDF
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Comment and Opinion
Blanket advertising bans will not deliver results on childhood obesity
The government’s own evidence estimates the proposed online HFSS ad ban would reduce a child’s calorie intake by just 2.84 calories per day, argues Stephen Woodford, CEO of the Advertising Association.
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Comment and Opinion
Why we need to ban unhealthy food ads on social media
An end to online advertising of unhealthy food would be a world-leading protective measure for young people’s health and wellbeing, says Dr Kawther Hashem, campaign lead at Action on Sugar
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Analysis and Features
Five healthier food & drink products swapping sugar for fruit
To mark Sugar Awareness Week, we highlight five products using fruit as a healthier alternative
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Comment and Opinion
Go Ahead goes easy as it pours scorn on health trends
Go Ahead’s new ads simultaneously poke fun at health trends, while attempting to promote healthier eating
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Analysis and Features
How will Covid shape food and drink trends in 2021?
Will we see a return to normal, or will shoppers persist with the new habits they formed under lockdown?
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Analysis and Features
Six new alcohol-free beers to try this Dry January
Beer lovers looking to cut down their alcohol intake need not sacrifice taste or craft credentials this Dry January
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Analysis and Features
Five low & no alcohol spirits launching for Dry January 2021
For consumers aiming to drink less booze – or cut it out completely – this month, here’s our pick of the best low & no spirit launches
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Analysis and Features
Is a ban on in-store HFSS promotions now inevitable?
An eight-week consultation is underway. So can we expect a ban and is it time industry accepted one?
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Comment and Opinion
Resistance is futile as tighter HFSS legislation looms for food companies
The need to be a healthier nation is not going to go away. So the industry is wasting its time trying to halt HFSS plans, says Gary Pope, CEO of Kids Industries
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Analysis and Features
5 new food & drink products enriched with vitamin D
Following reports that it reduces the risk of catching coronavirus, the so-called ‘sunshine vitamin’ is popping up in a raft of new launches