Brands slash unhealthy kids' food ads by 93%
A pledge on responsible advertising in Europe has resulted in a dramatic reduction in ads for unhealthy foods to under-12s this year by the likes of Kellogg’s, Nestle and Mars, says an independent report.
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French study says organic food is healthier
A new review from France has concluded that there are nutritional benefits to organic produce, on the basis of data compiled for the French food agency AFSSA. The conclusion opposes that of a UK study published last month.
Symrise enters mainstream beer market with new flavours
Symrise has entered the mainstream beer market with a new range of flavours designed to make life simpler for brewers in international markets.
UK organic market resilient despite Royal bail out
Waitrose’s move to rescue Prince Charles’ Duchy Originals food brand is not indicative of a downturn in the UK organic food market, experts have claimed.
Salt blunts effects of blood pressure drugs: Study
Continued high dietary intakes of salt may make people resistant to blood pressure-lowering drugs, says a new study that provides “additional support of efforts to reduce salt content in foods”.