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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.
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Coca-Cola sidesteps Trump’s claim it’s switching corn syrup for cane sugar
After Trump’s announcement, Coca-Cola remained tight-lipped, neither confirming nor denying a switch from corn syrup to cane sugar in the brand's US drinks.
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UK Government launches Healthy Food Standard mandating healthier products
UK’s Healthy Food Standard mandates retailers to increase healthier product sales, targeting obesity reduction and easing NHS burden.
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Tesco and leading charities demand mandatory health reporting to combat obesity crisis
Tesco and three major UK charities urge the Government to enforce transparent reporting on healthy food sales to tackle diet-related disease.
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Weight loss jabs could reduce alcohol consumption by two-thirds
New study finds weight loss jabs not only help tackle obesity but may significantly reduce alcohol use, offering wide health and NHS cost benefits.
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Ultra-processed foods: what everyone’s missing
Health activist Steve Bennett unites the puzzle pieces to reveal why ultra-processed foods are so damaging to health. Suggesting sensible steps for manufacturers and consumers alike, he relates how we can regain control of our diets and live healthier lives.
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Ultra-processed foods linked to alarming premature death rates in the UK and US
A new study reveals ultra-processed foods contribute to 13.8 percent of premature deaths in the UK, highlighting urgent health risks.
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NYU develops AI tool that reads your meal’s nutrition from a photo
NYU researchers develop a new AI tool that analyses food photos to calculate nutrition, offering an effortless way to monitor diets.
