Food Ingredients, Health & Nutrition

Faster progress is needed if the Government’s target of halving childhood obesity by 2030 was to be met, says the Obesity Health Alliance

War against childhood obesity has ‘stalled’: health campaigners

Progress in reducing childhood obesity has “stalled” in the wake of the ongoing Brexit negotiations and the contest for a new Prime Minister, health campaigners and the Labour Party have argued.

Ingredients producer identifies key food trends

Alternative proteins and sustainability are the key trends that food and drink manufacturers should be keeping their eyes on, according to ingredients and flavourings producer Griffith Foods.

Froneri boss: premiumisation driving growth in ice cream

Premiumisation and a diverse product range are the key trends driving the ice cream category, according to the boss of one of the world’s largest manufacturers in the sector.

WHO sat fat advice may reduce healthy food intake: study

A study that found current World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations on saturated and trans fatty acids may reduce the intake of food important for disease prevention has received a cautious welcome from leading UK scientists.

Princes completes phase one of £80m Lincolnshire investment

Princes has opened a dedicated pea plant in Lincolnshire, representing the completion of phase one of an £80m investment programme at its Long Sutton production site.