Momentum is building towards a sugar tax. What does this mean for Britain’s sugary brands? Earlier in March 2016, the Health Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, stated unequivocally that the idea remains on the table. He was echoing a statement made by the Prime Minister in January, and advice issued by Public Health England in October. The […]
The UK may be a nation of dieters, but it seems that many are failing to keep track of their calorie consumption. Indeed, new research from Mintel reveals that well over one third (37%) of Brits don’t know how many calories they consume on a typical day. Despite official guidelines recommending that women consume no […]
As Fi Europe swings open its doors in Paris (1st-3rd December 2015), new research unveiled by Mintel at the food ingredient event reveals that the majority of consumers in key European markets are cutting back on their consumption of sugar. Mintel research finds that more than three in five Italian (64%), Spanish (63%) and Polish […]
As the debate surrounding the potential dangers of sugar and how to tackle this issue continues to rage, new research from Mintel finds a significant 46% of Brits have taken at least one course of action to monitor or reduce their sugar intake in the last year. Indeed, last year in a research carried out […]
Weight Watchers has kicked off its 2015 marketing drive with a refreshed look and feel designed to communicate the weight loss brand is ‘here to help’. The ad campaign, developed by Saatchi & Saatchi, comprises three 30 and three 20-second TV spots and showcases Weight Watchers’ new offering for its ProPoints weight loss plan, which […]
Midday has created the branding for The Primal Kitchen, a new range of food based on the caveman diet. The caveman, or Paleolithic, diet is based on the diet that early humans would have eaten up to 2.6 million years ago. It suggests eating more protein and fat and less carbohydrates and salt. The initial […]
New York Times best-selling author, Emmy nominated TV personality and board-certified emergency medicine physician, Dr. Travis Stork, is partnering with Kellogg’s to educate families about the importance of breakfast and the positive nutrition they can get from a simple bowl of Kellogg’s cereal and milk. Kellogg’s will work to help families cut through the nutrition […]
Popping its way into the hearts and hands of snack lovers nationwide, the Smartfood brand introduces Smartfood Delight popcorn, a brand of reduced-fat popcorn perfect for health-conscious consumers looking for smarter snacking options. Smartfood Delight popcorn is available in Sea Salt and White Cheddar flavors, offering consumers a tasty new way to enjoy delicious flavors […]
Health conscious Brits, now feeling a prick of conscience following UK Action on Sugars recent call to cut sugar intake, may be relieved to know that there is an easy and natural solution in the shape of California’s plump prunes. The fruit has now been proven to provide a healthy and natural replacement for some […]
The experts have spoken, and Weight Watchers once again reigns supreme in the 2014 Best Diets rankings released by U.S. News & World Report, earning the top spot in three categories. Weight Watchers is ranked #1 for “Best Weight Loss Diet” and “Best Commercial Diet Plan” – each for the fourth consecutive year – as […]