All HFSS articles – Page 43
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News
Half of children's food products featuring cartoons 'unhealthy' finds study
Paw Patrol and Peppa Pig were named as the worst offenders
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Retailers agree to government ban on 'junk food' multibuys
The Grocer has learnt retail leaders described the idea as a “sensible proposal”
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Suppliers 'would lose £700m a year' in HFSS deals crackdown
The figure is far above the government’s estimate of £175m a year
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Comment & Opinion
Why is the HFSS promo ban moving forward despite flawed evidence?
A report from the Regulatory Policy Committee has cast serious doubt on the government’s evidence behind the proposals
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News
Government urged to backpedal on HFSS promo ban proposals
Industry is calling on the government to cut the range of products covered by the proposed ban
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Shoppers who stock up on deals 'more likely to be obese'
The study found shoppers whose baskets contained between 40% and 80% of foods on special offer were 54% more likely to be
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Food and drink leaders hail potential end to Brexit deadlock
Public health minister Steve Brine resigned after voting against the government
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Government backs down over HFSS advert watershed model
Industry had feared changes to the nutrient profile model would rope in ‘undeserving’ products like cereal and yoghurts
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Comment & Opinion
Industry has dodged a bullet on the HFSS climbdown
Campaign groups were celebrating plans for a ‘junk food watershed’ this week
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News
DH proposes pre-watershed ban on HFSS food and drink
The DH also said it plans to target products currently under the scope of the soft drinks tax
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Comment & Opinion
There's no eggs & bacon ad ban on London transport
It is simply untrue to say that eggs or bacon are banned from advertising on London’s transport network
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News
Government plans for HFSS ad watershed go 'against evidence'
The Advertising Association said the average child spent less than one hundredth of one per cent of the day viewing HFSS advertising
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Comment & Opinion
TfL's eggs and bacon ad ban is potentially damaging folly
Its censorship is an example of the confusion, and consequent health damage, that nutrient profiling causes, says Joanna Blythman
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Comment & Opinion
We need a clear definition of ‘junk food’ to beat child obesity
It’s clear that the current characterisation of ‘junk’ can create inconsistency and confusion
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News
Defra to pause food and drink consultations as Brexit looms
Environment secretary Michael Gove explained the changes in a letter to food and drink bodies
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Businesses 'may go bust' in no-deal Brexit, says survey
Nearly 12% agreed with the statement that no-deal would be a “calamity” for their business
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Health campaigners accuse food industry of Brexit blackmail
Industry leaders signalled that they would suspend co-operation with the government unless the threat of a no-deal was lifted
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Comment & Opinion
Brexit tensions are driving a wedge between government and industry
As the UK teeters closer to the brink of a no deal, it’s becoming impossible for the industry to keep a lid on concerns
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Food trade bodies threaten to rebel in case of no-deal Brexit
The heads of more than 30 trade associations made the extraordinary move in a letter to environment secretary Michael Gove
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Comment & Opinion
Change the focus of promotions to healthier choices
”Why not increase promotions on healthier food and drink, shifting the focus away from junk food and empowering consumers to make healthier choices?”