Health insight and analysis – Page 40
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Promotional FeaturesThe role companies can play in getting kids moving
Key to any CSR initiative is having core principles and a robust, yet focused, strategy in place. In this article we explore how Ferrero, through its flagship CSR project Joy of Moving, inspires children to get active
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Analysis & FeaturesWhich brands have done the work to be HFSS compliant, and how?
HFSS legislation has led to reformulation across a number of categories. How have they done it? And what’s the impact on consumer demand?
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Comment & OpinionWe’re eating less vegetables and that shouldn’t be happening
Despite new HFSS regulations designed to make us more healthy, we’re eating less veg. The government should be concerned
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Comment & OpinionHFSS legislation is confusing, arbitrary and hard to enforce. Will it really make a difference to our health?
Retailers have done their best with this complicated legislation but the picture remains unclear as to its benefits, says Steve Dresser, CEO of Grocery Insight
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Analysis & FeaturesSmaller retailers are feeling the brunt of HFSS confusion
One of the biggest areas of confusion has been which businesses are included and which are exempt, says James Lowman, chief executive of the Association of Convenience Stores
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Comment & OpinionHow Sainsbury’s is using frozen food and labelling to tackle food waste
Reducing food waste in store, in supply chains and in customers’ homes is crucial to tackling the climate crisis, says Ruth Cranston, director of corporate responsibility & sustainability at Sainsbury’s
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Comment & OpinionWhat does the end of free money mean for fmcg M&A?
A combination of higher interest rates and double-digit food inflation has the potential to change companies’ capital allocation priorities, says Warren Ackerman, head of European consumer staples research at Barclays
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Promotional FeaturesFive healthcare trends retailers need to know to stay ahead of the curve
COVID-19 has accelerated the self-diagnostics sector and provided an exciting opportunity for retailers within the healthcare category. Here we uncover five key trends that can help unlock this potential.
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Analysis & FeaturesSeven key questions on the HFSS rules
As the first element of the rules officially comes into force, what is set in stone, and what remains up for debate?
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Comment & OpinionBonfire of red tape won’t help if government makes it this difficult to plan
Erratic and chaotic government behaviour makes it monumentally difficult for businesses to plan
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat must happen to prevent more food allergen deaths?
As an inquest determines Celia Marsh’s death was caused by contaminated coconut yoghurt, gaps remain in the UK’s regulatory system
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Comment & OpinionWhy my sister Celia’s death must lead to better food allergy controls
‘Free-from’ should mean a guaranteed total absence of the allergen from the food, says Celia Marsh’s brother Gareth Gower
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Comment & OpinionFree-from lessons still to be learned from tragic death of Celia Marsh from Pret a Manger sandwich
The ‘free-from’ market has gone from niche to mainstream by targeting the burgeoning vegan and plant-based lifestyle – rather than meeting the needs of a tiny minority with severe allergies
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Comment & OpinionWhy the FSA is backing the challenge to best before dates
There has never been a more crucial time to work together to reduce food waste and improve affordability, says Robin May, chief scientific adviser at the FSA
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Comment & OpinionLimiting HFSS advertising to children is a no-brainer. Industry is dragging its feet
The healthy development of our children depends on industry taking action, says Gary Pope, CEO at Kids Industries
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Promotional FeaturesThoughtful treating: Shining a light on the importance of portion size
Confectionery companies have a role to play in offering guidance and support on the treats they create. Find out why portion size plays a vital role.
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Category ReportWhat will HFSS rules look like in Scotland?
In July the Scottish government set out distinct HFSS rules. What impact will the local restrictions have on Scottish food and drink?
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Category ReportWill confectionery stay visible post-HFSS?
No grocery category is more exposed to the new HFSS regulations than confectionery. So, can it successfully adapt come October?
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat does the future hold for gum and mints after HFSS rules come in?
Two confectionery categories looking fairly safe from HFSS regulations are gum and mints
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Comment & OpinionWhy we must continue taking risks with plant-based NPD even as inflation soars
Consumers are continuing to seek out healthier, more sustainable options, even as the cost of living escalates, says Conor Lowry of Pilgrim’s Food Masters