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COMMENT: Are we ready for the weight loss revolution?
Describing food as “GLP-friendly” may be a savvy marketing tactic but it speaks to a dystopian future of which we should be wary, says Nick Hughes. Last week a press release dropped into my inbox promoting the launch of a… Read More
COMMENT: No stopping on net-zero
A little digging can go a long way to effective carbon reduction, but don’t get too bogged down in the data. By David Burrows Last week marked the launch of the latest Footprint Intelligence report: ‘Data decarbonisation and diets –… Read More
COMMENT: The masks will come off as ESG evolves
The bursting of the ESG bubble is actually a good thing for sustainability. Here’s why, according to Julia Vol.Over the past decade, ESG became synonymous with corporate sustainability. What started as a compliance and reporting tool for transparency turned into… Read More
News of cultivated meats needs more nuance
Cultivated poultry has arrived in the UK in pet foods, but media coverage of these products still fails to discuss the long-term impacts, says Katherine Lewis. Dog treats made with cultivated meat went on sale in the UK this month.… Read More
Rethinking our approach to action
Our food system is extraordinary but this cannot hide the challenges in the next five years. By Ali Morpeth and Mike Barry. The food system is the beating heart of society. It feeds us, fuels economies and sustains all life… Read More
Comment: Financial investments can be a fix for unhealthy diets
Recent studies point to an emerging business case for healthier foods which is good news for the health of billions of people, says Greg S Garrett. Today, poor diets pose a greater risk to mortality and morbidity than the combined effects of… Read More
COMMENT: Avoiding the cultured meat culture clash
Finding common ground with farmers could make lab-grown meat companies more likely to succeed, says Katherine Lewis. Farmers are concerned by claims made by lab-grown meat companies, so they want to understand where they fit into this new market. After… Read More
Comment: Labour must act on Lords’ obesity diagnosis
A comprehensive new report is right to call for a shift away from personal responsibility for dietary ill health and start holding those selling unhealthy food to account, says Ali Morpeth. Hot on the heels of the Darzi report, which warned… Read More
Comment: Who’s winning the bottle battle?
The drinks sector is awash with new packaging formats and fibre-based options are in fashion. They certainly have potential but let’s not forget reuse, says Tim Etherington-Judge. Diageo last week launched a trial for its 70cl paper-based bottle for Johnnie Walker black… Read More
Decision time: are you a ‘doer’ or a ‘ditherer’?
Transforming the food system is uncomfortable and that’s the truth. But together we can make it happen. By Kate Cawley. ‘The food system is broken.’ How many times have you heard that before? Some CEOs of major food corporates have… Read More