All HFSS articles – Page 7
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NewsHFSS promotion ban faces first rigorous test as IGD commissions landmark report
The moves comes a year on from the introduction of the government’s ban on promotions in prominent store locations, such as aisle ends
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Comment and OpinionIt’s time for a radical rethink on sugar
The government must tackle an oversupply of sugar with trade and agricultural policies, says Hattie Burt, senior policy and international projects officer at Action on Sugar
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NewsTesco claims voluntary ban on HFSS multibuys has seen millions eating more healthily
Tesco’s report comes with a debate raging over how the industry should take forward the war on obesity
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Category ReportWhy protein brands are chasing midlifers
Functional health brands, including Davina McCall’s new protein supplements, are racing to enlist middle-aged consumers. But how much of an appetite do midlifers have for protein?
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Analysis and FeaturesWhy is Asda leading calls for mandatory health targets?
Asda is working with a charity that wants tough targets and fines
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NewsMultibuys on non-HFSS products increasing across big supermarkets
The Food Foundation tracks the number of multibuy deals offered by the traditional big four and Aldi
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NewsSupermarket fines proposed for missed HFSS targets under plans by Asda’s ‘nudge’ partner
The innovation charity says its plans will be targeted specifically at major food retailers, rather than suppliers
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Category ReportHow cakes & biscuits are getting smashed
Home-working, HFSS and cost pressures have hit sweet treats hard. So what can brands and retailers do to revive the market?
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Comment and OpinionBetter-for-you brands are being unfairly hit by HFSS regulations
Brands with naturally high-fat ingredients have found themselves penalised, says Annie Morris, co-founder and head of brand at Spoon Cereals
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NewsLabour plans HFSS crackdown as supermarket bosses back calls for mandatory health targets
Asda and Sainsbury’s both told delegates at the party’s gathering in Liverpool they would support new laws to regulate the sales of unhealthy food
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NewsNestle accused of ‘falling short’ on HFSS pledges
Nestlé aims to grow the sales of its more nutritious products by 50% by 2030 compared to 2022 sales under its ‘Good food, Good life’ banner
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NewsSlashing meat and dairy from diet poses health risks, government modelling shows
The committee’s calls have been the subject of huge focus in recent weeks after PM Rishi Sunak announced he had “scrapped” plans for a meat tax
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Analysis and FeaturesOne year on: Have HFSS rules made any difference?
It’s been a year since the government brought in display restrictions on HFSS products. Now the sales data is in. So what has been the impact, and how uniform is compliance among retailers?
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ReportsWhat would Labour do differently on HFSS?
Originally, the regulations included a ban on multibuy promotions such as bogofs and TV ads for junk food before 9pm
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VideoCategory briefing: Grenade on healthier snacking and protein bars
With so much opportunity within the protein bar category, Grenade’s head of grocery Rachel Austerberry shares how retailers can capitalise on this exciting growth
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NewsHFSS restrictions ‘pushing shoppers to healthy products’
Sales of HFSS-compliant products held up better than their non-compliant equivalents in fresh food, frozen and impulse, found latest figures from NIQ
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Comment and OpinionLet’s stop labelling food ‘good’ or ‘bad’. The reality is more complex
I’m sick of the food industry being used by successive governments as a scapegoat for failed health policies, says Rod Addy, director general at the Provision Trade Federation
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NewsThe Collective expands dairy-free yoghurt alternative range
The new products are available in Mango and Vanilla flavours
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Category ReportGoing au naturel: Dairymen yoghurts & potted desserts category report 2023
As overall category volumes drop 7.4%, natural yoghurt has managed to stay in the black. What’s attracting shoppers?
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Comment and OpinionHealth-based sales reporting is laudable, but what actually is ‘healthy’?
What does good look like? It’s a question that is set to become ever more crucial over the coming year