More TV time equals more sugary drinks for kids, says study
The more time children spend watching television, and are exposed to adverts, the higher their consumption of sweetened beverages, new research finds.
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General Mills reacted ‘a little slow’ to racist backlash on Cheerios ad: Marketing expert
General Mills could have acted faster to disable YouTube comments on its new Cheerios advert as a flurry of racist remarks were made about the interracial family it featured, a marketing expert says.
Vegetarians have significantly lower mortality rates, reveals new study
Further evidence that following a plant-based diet could improve your health outcomes was unveiled this week with the publication of a large study showing that vegetarian diets are associated with reduced death rates.
Let’s not search for the perfect ‘miracle’ gluten-free substitute: Real Bread Campaign
Understanding why consumers have adverse reactions to certain types of bread should be researched, instead of searching for some miracle gluten-free replacement, says The Real Bread Campaign.
Dannon takes Greek yogurt in new direction with launch of Oikos Greek Yogurt Dips
Dannon is expanding its Greek yogurt franchise with the launch of Oikos Greek Yogurt Dips.
FAO demands an end to malnutrition that affects 3.5bn people
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has issued a compelling demand for an end to the malnutrition that continues to affect more than half of the world’s population.
US sugar price supports have massively distorted market, consultant says
Changes to sugar policy in the United States enshrined in the 2008 farm bill have destabilized sugar prices and supplies, resulting in higher costs for consumers, manufacturers and now taxpayers, according to a new report from consultancy Agralytica.