As the debate over obesity continues, the most popular stories on just-food this week included our in-depth interview with a leading UK child obesity campaigner – and our report from a London conference on healthy eating. Elsewhere, Tyson Foods, the world’s largest meat producer, saw its profits tumble. Here are the top five stories on the site this week:


FRANCE: Nutrition & Santé acquires Céréalpes
Nutrition & Sante, the high-value dietary food product specialist, has acquired French firm, Cerealpes, which specialises in soya and cereal-based galettes.


US: Tyson profits slump as grain costs soar
US-based Tyson Foods, the world’s largest meat producer, has seen soaring grain costs hit its first quarter profits – and force the company to withdraw its earnings guidance for the rest of the year.


Just the Answer – Richard Watts, Children’s Food Campaign
As the debate over rising obesity levels continues to intensify, pressure groups have become key stakeholders whose opinions the industry cannot afford to ignore.


US: Bakkavor acquires Two Chefs on a Roll
Bakkavor Group has acquired Two Chefs on a Roll, a Californian fresh and frozen prepared foods supplier, making the Icelandic combine’s first move into the US.

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UK: Consumer Attitudes Towards Healthy Food – quote, unquote
With obesity levels rising on both sides of the Atlantic, the need to understand consumers’ attitudes towards healthier food has never been so pressing.