Sugar reduction figures paint ‘mixed picture’
Public Health England's 2020 sugar reduction progress report, released this month, shows some promising signs in some sectors but there is still a long way to go.
Vegetarian source of omega-3 successfully trialled
Omega-3 fats usually found in oily fish could be available in a genetically modified vegetable oil, a new study has found. Researchers from the University of Southampton and agricultural research group Rothamsted Research genetically modified a seed oil crop to contain eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic
‘Added sugar’ labels could improve health
The US is to introduce a new nutrition label highlighting sugar added to food and drink, which could make big health and economic improvements.
The American food fight
How online petitioning is shaking high-profile companies to their core, pushing transparency and changing recipes.
Digest bites: Fat Tax
Calls for a fat tax are coming thick and fast, so what would it mean for the UK?