A healthier future requires better food policy

A healthier future requires better food policy

What defines “healthy food”? It is a question that continues to spark debate across the media, government and among consumers. People want to eat well, yet conflicting messages about what “healthy” really means are making it harder to shift the dial on public health. With consumers increasingly seeking advice from a widening array of online sources, consistency has never been more important. To better understand this challenge, Danone surveyed 5…

Two thirds of Brits want greater government action to help healthier food choices

Two thirds of Brits are in favour of greater government action to support healthier food choices, according to research. A study of 5,000 UK adults and 200 dieticians and nutritionists found the majority of experts believe consumers are overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition information (91 per cent). And nine in 10 (88 per cent) of them believe most people don’t understand what ultra processed foods (UPFs) are. This is most concerning for Gen Z, …