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Tate & Lyle supports new research to improve understanding of healthier, more sustainable food
Three-year study will lead a panel to co-develop and test strategies for future transformation within the UK food system.
Food system needs major overhaul, says Food Foundation
Report highlights impact of Britain’s food policy.
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.
New voluntary calorie guidelines to help industry tackle obesity
The UK food industry is being encouraged to help people move towards and maintain a healthier weight by reducing excessive calories in everyday foods by up to 20% by 2024.
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.
Getting the message
Many nutrition campaigns using individually-targeted health information may may not be taking the best approach in creating real change, according to new research.
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.”
Obesity: no easy answer
Obesity is complex. Having been more active over the last few months you realise the body’s cleverness – the way it uses and stores energy, and the interplay between genetics, hormones, the environmental and behavioural factors that contribute to one’s weight.
Oh, were it just about energy balance, ie calories in/calories out.
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.
Nestlé expands use of Nutri-Score in Europe
Nestlé has announced that it will use Nutri-Score nutrition labeling in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany and Switzerland, starting in the first half of 2020.
Arla obtains GRAS approval for alpha-lactalbumin in infant formula
Arla Foods Ingredients has obtained Generally Recognised as Safe (GRAS) approval relating to its use of alpha-lactalbumin in infant formula.
Campaigners call for ‘calorie levy’ on unhealthy foods
Campaigners are calling on the government to introduce a calorie levy on processed foods in a bid to reduce levels of obesity and other health issues.
Sugarwise aims to reduce amount of sugar in schools
The School Food Standards, that all British Schools must adhere to, currently place no limit on the amount of sugar children consume while at school.
UK food and drink calls on governments to back plan for future success
A collective of more than 30 organisations from across the UK’s food and drink supply chain have published a call-to-action for governments to support and champion the UK’s largest industry.