Food Innovation Centre publishes sugar factsheet
Specialists at the Food Innovation Centre at the University of Nottingham have turned the spotlight on sugar reduction in their latest factsheet for the food and drink industry.
New food advertising rules may create ‘two-tier system’
Exemptions for small businesses from the ban on certain food adverts being shown online and on television before 9pm could lead to “unexpected impacts”, according to a law expert.
Response to Queen’s Speech on food advertising bans
The FDF has criticised the move, in this year’s Queen’s Speech, to address obesity issues including the banning of TV adverts for ‘unhealthy’ foods alongside a total ban online.
PHE reveals progress on 20% sugar reduction target
A 3% reduction in sugar products was recorded in food products sold between 2015 and 2019, according to the latest progress report from Public Health England (PHE). The voluntary targets were set by Government as part of measures to tackle obesity within the UK. In...
Tate & Lyle’s white paper aims to help food manufacturers tackle diabetes
A new glycaemic response white paper from Tate & Lyle explores the role food manufacturers can play in developing products that help consumers manage blood glucose while following dietary guidelines. Given public health concerns surrounding the high incidence of...
