New analysis of India’s regulatory framework for advertising foods that are high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) need to be overhauled to better protect children, academics have argued.
Members of the Philippines government are calling for regulations that would officially ban manufacturers from using added sugar as an ingredient in foods for young children aged three and below.
The Mexican bakery giant has opened applications for the second round of its Bimbo Open Door Platform, designed to leverage the creativity of startups to boost its presence and competition within the global biscuit and energy bar sectors.
Earlier this year, Lidl GB reported sales of its Oaklands Funsize fruit range had increased by over a third since 2017 following the introduction of packaging design changes - including the use of quirky names and cartoon characters - to make it more...
Despite huge strides made by UK cereal sector to reduce sugars, the health watchdog has found that many dressed up in child-appealing packaging still contain ‘excessive amounts’.
Almost 300 Nestlé employees - including CEO and MD Wassim ElHusseini - are putting their expertise and experience at the forefront of the Youth Leadership Mentoring Programme, which aims to instil the values, skills and attitudes needed for personal development...
Frosties’ frontman Tony the Tiger is stepping back from the breakfast cereal giant’s mini multipacks will be replaced with more boxes of Coco Pops and Corn Flakes, deemed to be healthier options.
The Panera Bread Foundation is accepting proposals for its 2023 Grant programme from non-profits that provide access to education, opportunity and mentorship to at-risk, underserved or historically underrepresented children and youth.
Doritos is sending fans on the hunt for triangles; Kellogg's is encouraging time-poor and cash-strapped families to dine on breakfast cereals; and GoGo squeeZ is on a mission to be a beacon of nurture to support kids of all ages.
Most children are notoriously picky eaters and most don’t get enough dietary fibre, making it an official a nutrient of concern. But there is an answer. A newly published research paper reveals that high amylose wheat (HAW) flour offers a silver lining...
A new report reveals the majority of Brits do not consider the soon-to-be implemented ‘tobacco-style’ controls of high fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) products will help in the fight against obesity.
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has bowled out KP Snacks’ adverting campaign for The Hundred, ruling it targets children with products that are high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS).
Recently strengthened self-regulatory efforts to curb marketing of unhealthy foods and beverages to children still do not go far enough to “meaningfully protect” children, argue public health advocates after new analysis reveals “loopholes” in the Children’s...
Australian researchers have warned against complacency over child food allergies despite a recent study finding a significant drop in anaphylaxis rates as a result of infant feeding guideline changes.
Healthy Heights – specifically designed to meet the nutritional needs of kids struggling to grow – has won a listing on multinational retail giant Walmart’s online marketplace, along with leading retailer source platform, RangeMe USA.
Tel Aviv-based B.T. Sweet, Ltd. has developed a game-changing plant-based sweetening platform, which enables producers to slash the sugar content from breakfast cereals, confectionery and treats like hazelnut and chocolate spread.
Following a phenomenal year, the Loves Baking brand has gone ‘down under’ with its ready-to-go baking boxes and series to teach kids the kitchen basics.
Kids are worth celebrating, but this year, around 2.5 million American youngsters who experienced homelessness missed out on having fun on their birthday – a status quo celebrity-backed Partake Foods wants to change.
When the world slowed down last year, kids didn’t, with many pumping out some inspired creations, even during the most challenging of times. Now, Pebbles wants to share these artworks with the world.
The increase of online ‘junk food’ marketing to children since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic poses a long term-health risk and has become a major public health concern, claim experts.
Israeli firm Nutritional Growth Solutions (NGS) has launched a patented snack bar that contains the growth-boosting nutrients needed to fuel a child’s growing body.
Arla Foods Ingredients is helping producers tap into opportunities in the organic kiddies snacks sector in China with two innovative concepts using its Nutrilac range of function protein ingredients.
The Corn Flakes and Frosties maker has teamed up with Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) to provide breakfast cereal to families staying at 144 Ronald McDonald houses across the US while their children are receiving medical treatment at a nearby hospital.
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) is fighting hunger in the Philippines with its vitamin-packed breads it originally produced in the 1970s to be distributed primarily to public elementary school students as a complete meal, in a bid to combat malnutrition.
Kellogg India is collaborating with The Breakfast Revolution (TBR) and Sesame Workshop India (SWI) in an initiative to provide nutritious breakfasts to 100,000 children by 2022.
Snacking has become an ‘all-day habit’ in the US, which is a positive trend, especially among children from ethnically-diverse and low-income populations.
The organic chickpea snack brand will donate up to $50k to the Whole Kids Foundation, which promotes healthy living through a variety of school-related initiatives.
Researchers analyzed the gluten intake of more than 6,000 genetically predisposed children and found a 6% to 7% risk level for every additional gram of gluten consumed.
New Zealand-based scientist and social entrepreneur Sir Ray Avery has developed a nutritional snack bar for children and teenagers, which he intends to make available globally.
Kids' snacks get the better-for-you treatment with the help of chickpeas and butternut squash, along with allergen-friendly labels for parents' peace of mind; veggie crisps (chips) omit the usual carbs; and hot peppers find their way into bagels...
It's really colorful snacking this month, with Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts and limited edition Peeps cereals, Nestlé Shreddies Breakfast to Go, Plamil's new free from chocolate snack and Real Handful yogurt-covered Bundlz for children.
The cereal giant has expressed confusion regarding a recent study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine that suggests preschoolers (3-5 years) who watch televisions advertisements for breakfast cereals consume more of the product.
A recent study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine suggests toddlers are more likely to demand specific breakfast cereals after viewing television advertisements for these products.
Australia's consumer watchdog is urging the court to rule Kraft-Heinz pay a hefty fine for misleading customers to act as a deterrent against similar conduct by others.
Scottish health chiefs are set to ban cereals like Coco Pops, Sugar Puffs and Cheerios from school breakfasts in a countrywide bid to cut childhood obesity.
What differences in shopping habits do childless households have compared to ones with children? A lot, a new study by Packaged Facts reveals. We chat with founders of two smaller brands who market directly to children and get their take.
Women who ate fish regularly during pregnancy had children with
better language and communication skills by the age of 18 months,
shows a new study, which supports previous evidence that fatty
acids found in the food boost children's...
The UK Food Standards Agency is to discuss a number of possible
options concerning the future regulation of promoting food products
to children in a bid to tackle the rising tide of obesity. A move
which has been cautiously welcomed...
