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‘Cadbury not to blame for obesity’ says chairman
The chairman of Cadbury-Schweppes said yesterday that the confectionery industry was not responsible for the rise in child obesity, according to a newspaper report today.Chairman John Sunderland said yesterday that Britons needed to take...
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UK growing fat on denial
Consumers are aware of the nation’s growing obesity crisis but believe it isn’t their problem, according to research to be released next week.A survey of 1,000 consumers by IGD concludes that personal motivation prevents consumers from choosing...
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Obesity is leading to diabetes crisis
The rise in obesity in the UK is leading to a diabetes epidemic with one in ten Britons likely to suffer from it by 2010, according to the latest data by Diabetes UK.The new figures revealed in its survey indicate that cases of diabetes have...
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Sandwiches may be next target in obesity debate
Supermarket sandwiches may be next in the firing line as the obesity and health debate continues.A report in The Independent today states that dietitians are accusing high street stores of selling unhealthy sandwiches that contain high...
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silence those discredited siren voices
from Kevin Hawkins, director general, British Retail ConsortiumSir; The BRC wholeheartedly supports The Grocer’s campaign to get the government to ensure that its policies on obesity and nutrition are based on sound evidence, to the...
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King-size chocolate to be abandoned
Food manufacturers have responded to the Government’s obesity campaign by agreeing to downsize their products.The production of king-size chocolate bars, such as the larger 100g versions of Mars, Snickers and Crunchie bars, will cease next...
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The Grocer says...
The food and drink industry has got used to being a political football. And ever since the obesity panic started to take hold in this country two years ago, you have taken a good kicking. We think this industry has an important role to play in...
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Styx pocket size Combi
Swedish Match is stepping up activity behind its new Styx smoking accessory brand with a Combi pack.Claimed to be a market first, the combination of 50 papers and filters in one pocket-size, flip-top pack follows research among the brand’s...
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The Saturday Essay
>>what solutions to obesity? Giles Quick, managing director, Usage Panels, TNSBlame for our growing obesity crisis has been levelled in many directions, but a look at the statistics behind the hype can help us find workable...
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The Saturday Essay
>>Who will feed the children at lunchtime? Tim Lang, Professor of Food Policy, City UniversityPart of the policy fall-out from the obesity issue has been the re-emergence of school meals as a hot policy issue. Nothing to do with...
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Obesity: let’s do more
Regardless of recent high profile steps to encourage healthy eating, young managers polled for our Reader Panel still believe the food industry has much still to do to tackle the obesity issue.A huge 83% of those polled believe the industry has...
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Irish fast food ads must carry warning
All TV advertising for fast food and drink products aimed at children in the Irish Republic is to be required to carry an on-screen warning, in response to concerns about obesity.The restriction is a key element of a new children’s advertising...
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The Saturday Essay
>>Tim Lord, chief executive of the tobacco manufacturers association, argues against a smoking banAbout 30% of people over the age of 16 are regular smokers, mostly of cigarettes. Some would have us believe that the 70% who are ...
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A Danone a day...
MD Marc Gosselin tells Liz Hamson that health needs a hard sellLast year, a Morgan Stanley survey into obesity showed Danone had a whopping 80% of its portfolio in health. Putting all your eggs in one basket has its risks and not...
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Chains call for label body
Supermarkets have told MPs there is a need for a single nutritional body to administer guidelines on food labelling and to ensure that all parts of the industry are working toward the same goals.Amid fears over rising obesity levels, consumers...
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A new view of obesity
Obese people have cut down on the products usually vilified for causing weight problems. What is to blame asks Siân HarringtonThe argument that impulse snacks like confectionery are to blame for the shocking rise in obesity is...
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Leadership is the only way
Global suppliers paid tribute to retailers for the lead they have taken in the obesity debate, admitting the industry’s supply side needed to be far more proactive. Liz Hamson reports from CIESMats Lederhausen, managing...
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Corporate casebook
Unilever is stepping up its corporate responsibility in the storm over obesity. But is anyone listening? Simon Mowbray reportsIt’s 9.30am on a sunny Monday morning and Unilever UK chairman Gavin Neath has just spilled the first drop...
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Giving choice to the consumer
The industry must take more action to tackle childhood obesity, the Westminster Diet and Health Forum heard. Elaine Watson reportsThe panel’s response to Glenn’s comments showed that trotting out the standard industry line about no...
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Education is key in the obesity battle
from Sharon Richey, managing director, LoewyBeSir; A leading food manufacturer recently stated: “We do want to help solve obesity, but blaming food manufacturers is a bit like blaming car manufacturers for traffic...