Carbs have been getting a bad rap in recent years, but like many things in nutrition, the devil is in the detail, and we shouldn’t be quick to put all carbs into one basket. While many of us (me included) have probably relied a bit too...
Although plant-based ‘milks” are positioned as healthier alternatives to cow’s milk, they often fall short of conventional milk when it comes to nutritional quality. The protein level tends to be much lower and of poorer quality, sugar is often added to make them palatable, and...
The Access to Nutrition Initiative (ATNI) has published a report ranking the world’s nine largest infant formula companies on their compliance with the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes, otherwise known as The Code. The Breast-milk Substitutes/Complementary Foods (BMS/CF) Marketing Index 2021 report is part of a...
In the age of social media, many businesses have taken a hit as their once popular product has been deemed ‘unhealthy’ by influencers. The bakery industry, for example, took a downturn with the gluten-free craze and the popularity of low carb diets. Irrespective of their...
Each year the International Food Information Council (IFIC) surveys American consumers to understand their perceptions, beliefs, and behaviours around food and their purchasing decisions. Many of the findings are relevant to other developed markets and give insight into consumers’ current and evolving interests. The full...
Regulations around health and nutrition messages are designed to help consumers make healthier food choices and stop them from being misled. However, a new study from Europe suggests consumers might not understand claims in the way regulators intend. The main findings were: Consumers don’t necessarily distinguish...
The Heath Star Rating (HSR) Scheme has recently undergone a comprehensive 5-year review to assess whether it is achieving what it set out to do, which was to enable consumers to make healthier food choices. Feedback is being compiled on 10 proposed recommendations to strengthen...
One of my recent career highlights was making the trip to the US to attend the world’s largest food and nutrition meeting, the annual Food and Nutrition Conference & Expo, or FNCE for short. Aside from the diverse, quality program, range of inspirational speakers, and...