Government warned ‘unworkable’ new healthy food rules will backfire Retail The food and drink industry has warned Labour its new healthy food red tape will backfire, as manufacturers insist they are already investing millions in making products healthier. Food and drink manufacturers are racing to prove to the government that they are cutting salt, sugar and calories from their products – as Labour plans to [...]
Food manufacturers mutinous over ‘unworkable’ healthy food red tape Retail The government is facing growing pressure to ditch new healthy food red tape which manufacturers and retailers warn is “unworkable” and could see fruit yoghurts and breakfast cereals classed as unhealthy. Labour plans to impose new standards on which foods count as healthy but Morning Wire understands that several food manufacturers with billion-pound revenues fear [...]
Banning junk food ads is a big, fat mistake Opinion An absurd ban on advertising “unhealthy” food is nanny state overreach on steroids, says Oliver Dean Yesterday “adverts for less healthy food and drinks” were banned from being advertised on television before 9pm and online at all times. Supporters of the legislation have heralded it as a major step toward ending unhealthy eating habits across [...]