A fatty issue just became more complex February 10, 2015 Wow, the war on fat has just become even trickier according to a report by EurActiv, which declares that the European Commission (EC) suspects that De... Read more
WHO says what on health January 29, 2015 16 million deaths a year could be avoided by spending no more than $3 per person, according to the World Health Organisation’s new Global Status Repor... Read more
WHO says what on health January 29, 2015 16 million deaths a year could be avoided by spending no more than $3 per person, according to the World Health Organisation’s new Global Status Repor... Read more
Brands and retailers need to help customers consume better October 30, 2014 A meaningful impact on children's health can only be achieved with natural ingredients at competitive price points. Read more
Surprising news on obesity September 18, 2014 It's not calories, it's laziness. I've been puzzling over a recent UK report from the Institute of Economic Affairs called 'The Fat Lie'. Read more
High intensity sweeteners face slow growth in Europe and North America August 21, 2014 Although new, natural sweeteners like stevia extract are gaining ground, consumption growth for high-intensity sweeteners as a class has slowed to nea... Read more
Inactivity, not calorie consumption, behind rising obesity in the UK August 19, 2014 **I was interested, but not surprised, to read research from the UK's Institute of Economic Affairs, which found that the UK's rise in obesity is prim... Read more
Two in three adults are overweight or obese in New Zealand August 11, 2014 Researchers have identified major gaps in the New Zealand government's policies to promote healthier diets, with poor progress found in three quarters... Read more
US bottled water industry supports national drinking water week May 06, 2014 Drinking water, from the tap, the bottle, or a filter, is important for healthy hydration and plays a vital role in people’s lives. Read more
Food industry must fight PR battle with health lobby February 14, 2014 **It was the philosopher Confucius who said that success depends upon previous preparation, and without preparation there is sure to be failure.** Read more
