The ASA and CAP introduce stricter regulations on marketing less healthy food and drink, covering TV, online, and on-demand ads, aiming to curb unhealthy eating habits among consumers. The Advertising Standards Authority and the Committee of Advertising Practice have set…
A pioneering policy in Berkeley successfully cut soda sales at checkout lanes, yet small-pack candy sales remained resilient, highlighting limits of impulse-buying restrictions without broader systemic measures. Berkeley’s trailblazing healthy checkout law appears to have done what campaigners hoped in…
Greece has revised its school canteen regulations, prioritising healthier snacks like wholegrain bread, fresh fruit milk drinks, and banning processed items to combat childhood obesity. Greece is tightening the rules on what schools may sell in canteens, with the Health…
Emerging scientific discussions suggest that fructose, a common sugar found in various foods, may influence brain mechanisms related to food-seeking behaviour, impulsivity, and risk-taking, raising new questions about the broader effects of sugar beyond weight gain. Researchers are increasingly suggesting…
Nordic Naturals offers new liquid, soft gel, and gummy omega-3 options for children aged one to six, tailoring routines to taste, texture, and convenience while maintaining purity and efficacy. Nordic Naturals remains a leading name in children’s omega-3 supplements, with…
India’s food regulator has initiated three adjudication cases against Nestlé India, citing alleged promotional misstatements and biotin standard violations in infant nutrition products, as the company affirms compliance and cooperation amid ongoing investigations. India’s food regulator has opened three separate…
New research exposes the persistent high sugar levels in children’s yoghurts despite some reformulation, calling for tighter regulations and healthier packaging restrictions to protect young consumers. Children’s yoghurts sold with cartoons, bright colours and other child-friendly designs can still be…
Federal cuts to food aid are beginning to impact school meal programmes nationwide, risking increased hunger among children as districts grapple with reduced funding and eligibility changes. Cuts to federal food assistance are beginning to reach far beyond the grocery…
Research indicates that the first three years are crucial for establishing a child’s gut microbiota, with delivery method significantly affecting microbial diversity and immune health; nutritional approaches like probiotics may help support optimal development. The first three years of life…
The end of universal free school meals and recent immigration-related policy changes are impacting student behaviour, participation, and local school budgets across the United States, raising concerns about wider educational and health implications. Teachers are seeing more hunger, more distraction…
The Supreme Court of India has indicated backing for immediate implementation of expanded warning labels on food packaging, potentially redefining regulatory standards amid industry lobbying and health advocacy efforts. India’s top court has signalled support for tougher warning labels on…
A new UN-backed assessment warns that nearly a quarter of a million Haitian children under five are at risk of acute malnutrition amid ongoing violence, displacement, and economic hardship, with the crisis set to worsen in the coming months. Haiti’s…
