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Could an apple a day keep heart disease away?
According to British Apples and Pears, the amount of fibre apples contain means they fill you up for longer, while new research suggests they might also help reduce blood pressure.
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Tate & Lyle acquire stevia sweetener specialist Sweet Green Fields
The former sugar refiner and now food and beverage ingredient supplier hopes the move will improve its offering of low-sugar products around the world.
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UK Government given both barrels by FDF over advertising ban
The timeframe for the consultation has been called "frankly astounding" by the FDF, which has called for more detail in the proposal to ban advertising of unhealthy foods, as well as a meeting at Number 10 to discuss the way forward.
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Researchers call for health star ratings to become compulsory
Researchers in Melbourne and Auckland say health star rating system should be compulsory, as they believe this will have a more significant effect in improving the nutrition of Australians and New Zealanders.
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As obesity levels remain steady, soft drinks industry points finger elsewhere
After successfully reducing sugar content in drinks, UNESDA, which represents the soft drinks industry in Europe, says that a more holistic approach to solving the obesity crisis is needed.
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The cure for a sweet tooth? Scientists study food preferences
Neuroscientists think they might be able to change the way the brain chooses food and other rewards – which aside from transforming the popularity of vegetables could pave the way for enhanced addiction therapy.
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Have your say on the future of Scotland’s food
Food Standards Scotland opens public consultation on its draft strategy for 2021-2026.
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If proposed ban on off-shelf promotions goes ahead, £3 billion could be wasted
IRI analysis shows that £3 billion is at risk if Government ban on promotions of food and drink products high in sugar, salt and fat proceeds.
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Government’s sugar reduction plans not working, says Action on Sugar
Food products have only seen a three percent reduction in sugar levels, according to a report from Public Health England (PHE).
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US concerned over Covid-inflamed national security problem
Across the globe, populations are experiencing major food security issues as a result of the Covid pandemic, but a new report highlights the consequences for national security.
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Broken Plate report finds disappointing results of UK health
According to recent report the Broken Plate 2020, little or no progress has been made in the last year to the health of UK citizens, particularly those in the lowest income bracket.
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Mother’s diet may affect child’s taste buds
A mother's diet could directly impact the taste buds of her offspring, affecting food preferences and diet choice, according to recent research carried out at Cornell University.
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UK charity champions honest sugar labelling on foods
UK charity, Action on Sugar, makes plea for UK Government to bring about mandatory honest labelling regarding the sugar content of food.
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Food and beverage industry resists measures to tackle NCDs
Research has highlighted reticence from the global food and beverage industry to fully get behind public health guidance aimed at tackling NCDs.
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Voluntary calorie and salt reduction guidelines published for food industry
Following evidence that being overweight can increase the health risks from COVID-19, the British Government has published new voluntary calorie and salt reduction guidelines for the food industry and is encouraging businesses to implement them.
