health
Public health directors urge UK government to improve Healthy Start scheme
The Healthy Start scheme provides pregnant women and low-income families with children under 4 with free vitamins and food vouchers to purchase vegetables, fruit, pulses and milk.
Breaking the fast
It’s good to see a five commitments from industry via reformulation and on-pack messaging.
UK food system needs fundamental changes to improve nation’s health
The Food Foundation’s Broken Plate report lays bare the UK’s food system and paints some rather grim statistics on our future generation’s life chances.
Milking it
Success in plant-based dairy boils down to listening to consumers and consumer education, as I find out by speaking to Sophie Davodeau, innovation director for sweet goods and dairy EAME at Givaudan.
Consumers will seek out guilt free treats in the wake of Covid-19
In the wake of Covid-19, more consumers are looking to lose weight, something that will place renewed emphasis on the health and wellness industry on helping consumers achieve these goals.
Sponsored: Make it meat-free with California walnuts
California walnuts are gaining popularity in 2020 with manufacturers and foodservice operators who are seeking quality ingredients to replace meat in packaged products and menu dishes.
What trends can the drinks industry expect post-Covid-19?
Since the onset of coronavirus, it hasn’t been business as usual for any sector – and the drinks industry is no exception. In fact, as consumers return to society after a long spell of being stuck at home, they’re likely to have a thirst for something quite different than they did just a few months ago.
Sustainable Food Trust welcomes National Food Strategy
The Sustainable Food Trust has stated that it welcomes the first part of Henry Dimbleby’s National Food Strategy for the UK, with chief executive Patrick Holden stating that it is “an excellent first step in transforming our food systems.”
UK government unveils new strategy to tackle obesity
A number of new measures have been revealed to assist the nation in getting fit and eating healthily in order to protect themselves and the NHS.
Exports soar for UK alkaline water brand ACTIPH
The London based bottled water start-up, founded by seven-time Guinness World Record holder, Jamie Douglas-Hamilton, has reportedly seen sales double during the coronavirus pandemic.
California Walnuts promotes staying active in the UK
One of the key objectives of the UK consumer campaign involves supporting health research, publicising the numerous health benefits of California Walnuts.
Eliminating the artificial
We’re in an age where natural foods and the natural nutritious benefits of ingredients are highly sought after. Functional nutrients are a key trend that the food and drink sectors need to be aware of, according to Euromonitor International.
MCT: now also available as powder for nutrition concepts
Both for sports nutrition and weight management MCT fats are slowly becoming a key ingredient.
The California Walnut Commission launches global “Power of 3” campaign
The California Walnut Commission is launching a “Power of 3” global marketing initiative in order to educate consumers on the health benefits of walnuts.