All Health articles
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Comment & OpinionDolly van Tulleken: here’s the real reason behind government inaction on food
There is strong public support for making Britain’s food nourishing and sustainable, but concerns block policy change, says Dr Dolly van Tulleken
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NewsBrits in the dark over fibre health benefits as millions miss target
New research shows the average consumer thinks they should be getting just 12.4g of fibre a day, less than half of the government’s recommendation
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NewsFood strategy harmony breaks down as IGD defends role in talks
Several industry sources have raised concerns over IGD’s role in the talks
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Comment & OpinionCan ‘Nike of food’ Calo’s healthy delivered meals make an impact in the UK?
Calo has raised $64m, with its offer targeting cash-rich, time-poor consumers
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Comment & OpinionWhy ‘30 plant points’ will usurp the old-fashioned 5 a day
The ‘30 plant points’ concept is a more comprehensive and meaningful way to track the variety of plants in our diets, says Caroline Hughes, marketing director at Gosh Foods
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Comment & OpinionHFSS brands must resist rewinding the clock on price promotions
Many brands fall into a trap: relying too heavily on deep discounts, competing purely on price, and ultimately entering a race to the bottom, says Lorna Hawtin, chief strategy officer at Zeal
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NewsIncreasing minimum unit pricing in Wales ‘would reduce alcohol harm’, study finds
The study is likely to put further pressure on policymakers in England to introduce minimum unit pricing
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NewsBird flu vaccine programme would offer ‘poor value for money’
A government report recommended a series of actions including an on-farm vaccination trial in turkeys and exploring laboratory capacity for surveillance purposes
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NewsBite Back appoints Unicef childhood nutrition specialist as CEO
Former Bite Back chief executive James Toop has left to join Teach First
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Comment & OpinionDigital health service Numan makes food the bad guy
Buffet Boy is an outputtingly oleaginous chap, whose outfit is comprised largely of unhealthy foods
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Comment & OpinionMicroplastics in food will be the next UPF
Microplastics have been found in every part of the planet and, increasingly, in every part of our bodies, says Laura Harnett, founder of Seep
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Comment & OpinionHow long-sighted Food Strategy can create a virtuous circle
The policy could give food and agriculture businesses the predictability they desperately need, says Henry Dimbleby, managing partner of Bramble Partners
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat Trip adult soft drink ad ban means for future of functional claims
Trip’s claims landed it in hot water with the ASA. As more brands focus on mental health, what exactly are they allowed to say?
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Comment & OpinionPressured parents need help with the mealtime mental load
As we enter the school summer holidays, the pressures on parents intensify as many struggle to decide what to feed their family, says Helenor Gilmour, director of strategy at Beano Brain
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Comment & OpinionPlant-based milks don’t need to be ‘equivalent’ to dairy milk
A recent government report has led to headlines claiming plant milks are a ‘poor nutritional equivalent’ to cows milk, says Emily Angus, senior dietitian at The Vegan Society
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Comment & OpinionObesity is complex. Common narratives miss the full story
We know obesity is a fiendishly complex problem yet we are suckers for a convincing story, says Anthony Warner, development chef at New Food Innovation
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NewsIreland confirms delay to alcohol health warning labels
Legislation had been due to come into force from next May
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NewsTesco launches ‘ambitious’ new drive to tackle 5 a day crisis
A wave of new Clubcard Prices and other offers will be launched across the summer on fruit, veg and other nutritious snacks for children
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NewsHeinz unveils Mr Men pasta sauce with ‘hidden’ veg for kids
Heinz has created a new Mr Men character, Mr Ridiculously Good, for the launch
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Category ReportWhy free-from needs a revamp: trends in free-from 2025
Many shoppers say free-from brands are boring. So, how can they spruce up their image?