Government blasted as it's set to REJECT salt and sugar tax plans A leaked paper suggests ministers are set to reject key recommendations from a major review into England's food system Manchester Evening News · Jun 11, 2022
‘Half-baked’ government food strategy to urge public to eat more venison Critics denounce plan as ‘bordering on the preposterous’ The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2022
Defra plan shows no stomach for bold action on food poverty and obesity Analysis: Two years ago the PM promised a ‘war on fat’ – but there’s little of substance in this can-kicking document The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2022
‘Worse than half-baked’: Johnson’s food strategy fails to tackle cost or climate Labour says leaked white paper suggesting more fish farming and venison ‘borders on preposterous’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2022
Food strategy for England likely to be watered down People working with government on strategy say ambitious plans to tackle nature, climate and health crises have been ditched The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2022
Want to know why food prices won’t go down any time soon? Ask a farmer The simple solution to food inflation is to grow more of our own produce. Just don’t expect the government to support that The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2022
Number crunching: why ultra-processed foods have a calorie problem How we process a calorie depends on genetics, hormones and the food it’s in. The trouble is that 50% of our calories come from ultra-processed foods – everything from biscuits to hummus The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2022
Major changes to menus from today as diners shown calorie counts on their orders Food outlets with more than 250 employees are being ordered to display calorie counts on menus - but critics have warned it could pose a danger to people with eating disorders Daily Mirror · Apr 6, 2022
Food strategy chief doubts impact of new calorie labelling plan Henry Dimbleby, who co-founded the Leon restaurant chain, said the move is a ‘small intervention’. The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2022
Pupils should be automatically enrolled for free school meals, say councils The Local Government Association, which represents councils, has said that automatic enrolment for free school meals (FSM) should be introduced Wales Online · Mar 25, 2022