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Danone UK boss calls for higher taxes on HFSS foods

13-Jun-2023 By Gwen Ridler

The UK government should consider raising taxes on foods that are high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS), according to Danone UK & Ireland president James Mayer.

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Milkybar gold chocolate desserts join non-HFSS train

22-May-2023 By Gwen Ridler

A new contender has joined the growing ranks of non-high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) sweet treats, with the reveal of Lactalis Nestlé Chilled Desserts UK’s Milkybar Gold White Chocolate Crème Dessert.

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Walkers races towards non-HFSS snacking target

02-May-2023 By Gwen Ridler

Walkers continues to make progress towards it healthier snacking targets, as it reports 30% of its sales are now from healthier snacks.

Government delays junk food ad ban

12-Dec-2022 By Gwen Ridler

The UK government’s plan to push back its proposed ban on junk food adverts before 9pm on TV and online has been met by backlash from health bodies and industry pressure groups.

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Healthy snacking: The journey towards non-HFSS

01-Aug-2022 By Michelle Perrett

As consumer demand for healthy snacks continues to grow, we explore how food manufacturers have tackled the need to make their products non-high in fat, salt and sugar.

Court shuts down Kellogg HFSS guidelines legal challenge

05-Jul-2022 By Gwen Ridler

The High Court has dismissed Kellogg’s legal challenge against the Government’s high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) guidelines.

Substitution and reformulation webinar: Just two days to go

04-Jul-2022 By Gwen Ridler

Time’s running out to book your place at Food Manufacture’s free webinar, Ingredient Substitution and Reformulation: Practical Advice on Wednesday 6 July.

Collaborate to promote healthier eating in face of HFSS legislation

16-May-2022 By Gwen Ridler

Greater collaboration is needed to make the Government’s restrictions on HFSS promotions bear fruit, but the legislation ‘isn't the silver bullet’ for the UK’s obesity crisis.

Government delays restrictions on HFSS promotions

16-May-2022 By Gwen Ridler

The Government’s delay in the implementation of restrictions on advertising and volume promotions for high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) foods has been criticised for contradicting its levelling up ambitions and escalating the cost of treating obesity.

Kellogg’s launches legal challenge against HFSS guidelines

27-Apr-2022 By Gwen Ridler

Kellogg’s has launched a legal challenge against the Government’s upcoming restrictions on retail promotions for food and drink high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS), claiming the rules unfairly represented breakfast cereals.

Small businesses exempt from junk food ad ban

24-Jun-2021 By Gwen Ridler

Small business are to be exempt from the Government’s ban on junk food advertising, as sweeping bans on ads for foods high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) come into force next year.

Queen’s speech criticised for lack of skills provision

12-May-2021 By Gwen Ridler

The Queen’s Speech has been criticised by food industry representatives for its lack of focus on provision for food and drink skills, and the sweeping ban on junk food ads that it heralded.

Sports nutrition at risk from HFSS guidelines

12-Apr-2021 By Gwen Ridler

Poorly defined restrictions on products high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) in the Government’s obesity regulation efforts could risk damaging the sport nutrition industry, the European Specialist Sport Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) claims.

Government clamps down on ‘junk food’ promotions

04-Jan-2021 By Gwen Ridler

A sweeping ban on promotions for ‘junk food’ will push up prices for consumers and hinder the production of healthier alternatives, according food trade bodies.