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Fat chance of ad ban working
So this week we learn that London mayor Sadiq Khan has confirmed that ‘junk’ food advertising will be banned on public transport in the capital from next February, following a consultation earlier this year.
Copulate… but don’t caffeinate
This week we learn that the government is proposing to ban the sale of energy drinks to under 18s.
New straw’s a draw
As the backlash against plastic straws gathers pace, one company is touting a new customised version of its edible straw.
No appetite for fussy-eaters app
It’s a perennial problem and one which causes teatime traumas at many a kitchen table. Just how do we get kids to eat their vegetables?
Simpler solution to heavyweight problem?
Another day, another childhood obesity initiative and, it seems, another chance to bash the food and drink industry.
PHE reveals overconsumption of sugar by English youth
According to figures from Public Health England (PHE), children in England have consumed more than a year’s worth of sugar in less than six months.
Welsh consortium uses apples to tackle obesity
A Welsh consortium has secured £350,000 of research and development funding to help tackle childhood obesity using apples.
Round Up: Ingredients
Here is your weekly round-up of ingredients news. Next week’s round-up will focus on packaging news.
Sugar tax adds £5m in UK soft drink retail sales
Market data from IRI indicates that in the two weeks following the introduction of the sugar levy (6 April 2018), sales of soft drinks in the UK rose in value by £5 million to £167m per week.
Dairy UK comments on Childhood Obesity Plan
Following the publication of recommendations from the Commons Health and Social Care Committee on the forthcoming Childhood Obesity Plan, Dairy UK has issued the following statement.
Food industry’s efforts to cut sugar revealed
Public Health England (PHE) has published the first assessment of progress on the government’s sugar reduction programme, measuring how far the food industry has gone towards reducing the sugar children consume through every day foods.
PHE reveals new guidelines to reduce sugar content in drinks
Public Health England (PHE) has published new guidelines for the drinks industry to reduce the amount of sugar children consume through milk based drinks and juices.
Scotland tackles childhood obesity
Scotland will aim to halve childhood obesity by 2030, first minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced.
FDF is Feeding Change
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has published a new report, Feeding Change, which demonstrates the progress its members have made to support people in making healthier choices.