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Young people face constant HFSS junk food marketing on social media
A new Cancer Research UK survey warns that young people face constant HFSS junk food marketing on social media, fuelling obesity and increasing future cancer risk.
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Engineering compliance: ingredient innovation driving the future of non-HFSS products
ChemBizR Senior Analyst Shivani Nainwal explores how bold ingredient innovation is driving HFSS-compliant food reformulation in the UK, transforming products and helping shape a healthier future ahead of the January 2026 deadline.
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Ad giants ‘silence’ youth-led campaign against junk food advertising
Bite Back’s award-winning anti-junk food advertising campaign has been blocked by JCDecaux and Global, sparking censorship claims from the young activists.
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Twix advert banned by ASA for “condoning unsafe driving”
Twix TV advert banned by UK watchdog over high-speed car chase, rejecting Mars Wrigley’s defence of playful fantasy and cinematic style.
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Robinsons Aldi lawsuit launches over alleged squash trademark infringement
Robinsons is suing Aldi for alleged trademark infringement over its mini squash product. The case, filed in the High Court, highlights the ongoing legal battles over lookalike products in the retail sector.
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Industry reacts to ASA’s delay on junk food advertising restrictions guidance
With the October 2025 compliance date fast approaching, the ASA's decision to delay and potentially revise the final HFSS advertising guidelines adds further uncertainty for the food industry.
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Nutrition criteria re foods advertised to children to be strengthened in the US
Eighteen US food, beverage and quick-serve-restaurant companies that participate in the USA's Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative (CFBAI) have agreed to strengthen the Category-Specific Uniform Nutrition Criteria that apply to foods advertised to children.
