Obesity, labelling and red tape dominate food industry concerns
Representatives from the EU food and drink industry were in Brussels last week for a biannual meeting organised by their…
Obesity debate
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EU: Nutrition labelling needs more research
As the food industry grapples with the pressure to produce on-pack nutritional info in a consumer-friendly format, various studies have…
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US: Clinton brokers deal with five food companies to combat childhood obesity
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a partnership between the William J Clinton Foundation and the American Heart Association, has…
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FRANCE: Consumer group slams “obesity manufacturers”
French consumer activists have slammed television food advertising, branding the food industry "obesity manufacturers". The Union Fédérale des Consommateurs (UFC)…
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US: Survey blames parents for child obesity
Beleaguered food producers have received a welcome boost in the form of a recent global survey by online market researcher Lightspeed…
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EU: Food industry could face legal action over obesity
Delegates to the Annual Obesity Europe conference, which will be held in Brussels next month, will be warned that they…
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Industry calls for government action on obesity
The food industry can help to address unhealthy diets, but the government must act to tackle the issue of inactive…