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New AI-powered nutrition scoring system aims to improve health equity across the US
Journey Foods and Goodr partner to launch an AI-driven nutrition scoring system aimed at improving health and food access.
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Episode 63: Addressing malnutrition in the UK with BAPEN
In this special episode of Food to Go, Assistant Editor Ben Cornwell sits down with Emily Walters from BAPEN, shining a spotlight on the critical issue of malnutrition in the UK.
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A golden opportunity to tackle obesity through food and drink policy
Mark Jones, partner and food and drink supply chain expert at law firm Gordons, examines the fallout from a new House of Lords report urging greater action to tackle obesity in England.
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UK Government urged by Lords committee to ‘fix our broken food system’
The House of Lords Food, Diet and Obesity Committee has released a new report calling for a long-term strategy to address the obesity and health crisis in England.
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Free healthy food samples may lead to unhealthy food purchases
University of South Florida research study reveals the surprising effect of a false sense of virtue
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US children now see fewer unhealthy food and drink ads, but exposure remains high
Despite a significant drop in food and drink ads during kids' TV shows, a study reveals that US children under 12 still see over 1,000 food-related ads annually, mostly for unhealthy products.
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New committee calls for evidence in obesity investigation
A new House of Lords Committee will investigate the role of some food types and the food and beverage industry on obesity and public health.
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Why is it important to align school meals with nutrition standards?
A study has found that if school meals in the US were aligned to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, children’s wellbeing would be “further supported”.
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Dimbleby resigns and takes aim at Government’s food policy
Former UK Government advisor Henry Dimbleby resigns from his role and takes aim at the Government's perceived inaction to tackle obesity.
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Can soda sugar content be reduced without impacting sales?
A new study has investigated how sugar reduction strategies for soda manufacturers might affect product sales.
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Nutrition educators support healthy eating incentive programme
To promote increased intake of fruit and vegetables, nutrition educators have shown their support for the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program.
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Research shows impact of ‘hyper-palatable’ foods across four diets
The new findings may provide clearer guidance about the hyper-palatable food you put on your plate.
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UK soft drink taxes linked with decreased obesity in girls
A study has found there to be an eight percent reduction in obesity in girls coinciding with 2018 soft drinks industry levy.
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Cake comments made in a “personal capacity” says FSA Chair
FSA Chairwoman Professor Susan Jebb has clarified comments made in a recent article linking bringing in cake with passive smoking.
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HOWTIAN claims highest Reb A yield in industry history
Global wholesale supplier, HOWTIAN, says it’s achieved the highest ever Reb A yield in the industry with up to 12 percent average yield. New Food speaks to Tom Fuzer to find out more…
