All HFSS articles – Page 17
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Reports
How re-coding has made sticking to HFSS rules simpler online
The restrictions on HFSS products in prominent store locations also applies to “the equivalent key locations online”
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Analysis and Features
How are HFSS promotions evolving? And is the multibuy even still relevant?
After the government pushed back the ban on multibuy promotions on HFSS products to next October, Tesco was the first to say it would go ahead and stop them entirely this year anyway
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Analysis and Features
HFSS: Small convenience stores call for more detail on exemptions
On the surface, exemptions to the HFSS rules are simple. But franchise agreements complicate matters
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Analysis and Features
Everything you need to know about HFSS but were afraid to ask
Despite last-minute rumours to the contrary, the HFSS rules are now live. It’s been a right upheaval. Are you up to speed?
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News
Olly’s brings in more than £1m from the crowd to support supermarket listings
Founded by Olly Hiscocks in 2016, the business recently launched into Asda, Tesco and Holland & Barrett, adding to listings with Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Waitrose, Co-op, Whole Foods and Boots.
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Comment and Opinion
Supermarkets have thrown caution to the wind in their interpretation of new HFSS rules
Who needs a gondola end when you can have no aisle? Why not tuck a special display just round the corner?
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Analysis and Features
Which 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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News
Trading Standards warns not to expect ‘rigorous and ongoing’ enforcement of HFSS
In the financial year 2022/23, £179,000 is being made available for enforcement, with £102,000 in each of the following two years
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Comment and Opinion
HFSS 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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Comment and Opinion
Smaller 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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News
Doritos adds pizza-inspired flavours to attract gen Z shoppers
It comes as part of a larger innovation push by PepsiCo to recruit younger shoppers to its snacking range
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Analysis and Features
Seven 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 and Opinion
Bonfire 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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News
HFSS ban to go ahead on Saturday but campaigners still fear government u-turn
The measures also confirmed an October 2023 start date for a ban on multibuy locations, including bogofs
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News
Boots adds HFSS-compliant snacks despite uncertainty
The retailer has confirmed it is rolling out a new fixture with 11 snack ranges from better-for-you brands
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News
Fuel10K challenges Quaker Oats with instant porridge sachets launch
The new format provided ‘a quick, delicious and economical option’ amid the cost of living crisis
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Guide To
The Grocer Guide to Snacking 2022
Despite the current uncertainty over HFSS legislation, there is so much more influencing the snacking category, including health, ingredients supply and the cost of living crisis.
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News
Labour backs Tory plans for HFSS u-turn amid cost of living concerns
Labour’s position comes amid growing speculation the government will announce as early as tomorrow it is ditching plans for a ban on multibuy promotions
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News
Shareholder coalition attacks ‘imminent’ plans for HFSS backtrack
A Treasury review is said to be looking at the impact of the proposals on the cost of living crisis
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Category Report
On the ball: The Dairymen ice cream category report 2022
It’s been a big summer for snackable ice cream balls. How are brands and retailers capitalising on the success of Little Moons?