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UK junk food advertising ban comes into force
The new UK ban on junk food advertising before 9pm and online targets childhood obesity and forces change across food marketing.
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Morrisons and Applied Nutrition launch GLP-1 friendly ready meal range
Morrisons partners with Applied Nutrition on a landmark licensing deal, launching 53 high-protein products including the UK’s first GLP-1 friendly supermarket ready meals.
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Most comprehensive study to date maps health benefits and risks of plant-based diets for children
New research explores how plant-based diets affect children’s health, revealing heart benefits alongside risks of nutrient deficiencies without careful planning.
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UPF & HFSS – the new state of play
Lewis Wallis and Dr Samuel Dicken summarise the major developments from 2025 and reflect on what we might expect in the next year as science and policy continue to evolve around ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and foods high in fat, sugar and/or salt (HFSS).
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Large food and farming alliance urges government to deliver strong UK food strategy reform
Five alliances representing 160 organisations urge UK ministers to legislate for healthier diets, sustainable farming and long-term food system reform.
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New systematic review reveals strongest early-life risk factors for childhood obesity
A comprehensive new review of 177 global studies has pinpointed the strongest maternal and infant factors linked to childhood obesity in the first 1,000 days of life, offering insights to guide early prevention strategies.
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Lancet experts warn ultra-processed foods pose major global health threat
A major three-paper Lancet Series warns that rising ultra-processed food consumption is damaging global health and calls for coordinated worldwide regulation and reform.
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California becomes first US state to ban ultra-processed foods from schools
California has become the first US state to outlaw ultra-processed foods in school meals, setting a precedent that could reshape national nutrition policy.
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ESSNA responds to Channel 4’s Joe Wicks documentary on ultra-processed foods
ESSNA has responded to Channel 4’s Joe Wicks: Licensed to Kill, warning that not all processed foods are harmful. The documentary, which features Wicks’ “Killer Bar,” has sparked debate over ultra-processed foods. Experts say broad labels like NOVA can mislead consumers, and evidence-based, ingredient-level analysis is needed to assess real…
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Glanbia sells SlimFast brand to Heartland Food Products Group
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Glanbia has sold its SlimFast US brand to Heartland Food Products Group, as consumer demand shifts and GLP-1 drugs challenge legacy diet products.
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UK Government moves to ban high-caffeine energy drinks for under-16s in England
Government unveils plans to restrict high-caffeine energy drinks for under-16s, targeting childhood obesity and improving school performance.
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Baby food industry given 18 months by UK Government to cut sugar and salt
Manufacturers have 18 months under new UK guidelines to cut sugar and salt in baby food and improve labelling.
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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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Ultra-processed foods make up over half of US calorie intake, CDC finds
New CDC data reveals US diets are dominated by ultra-processed foods, especially among children, though consumption has dipped slightly in recent years.
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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.
