Food Ingredients, Health & Nutrition

Foods high in fat, salt or sugar have been under scrutiny in recent months

High fat, salt and sugar foods in the spotlight

We know that foods high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) have been under closer scrutiny since the new restrictions on advertising came into effect last July. However, two major companies have recently been caught out.

EU draft legislation limits trans fats

Trans fat limits for food have been introduced into EU draft legislation, with a proposed restriction of 2g per 100g of fat, where trans fatty acids (TFAs) are not naturally present in animal fat.

Meal replacement firm secures £20m investment

Meal replacements manufacturer Huel has secured a £20m investment to help fund its expansion into the US and across Europe.

Can fibre help solve the nation’s obesity crisis?

As the Government cranks up its efforts to reduce the UK’s severe childhood obesity problem, questions on whether fibre could play a bigger role are emerging.