Brian
Eating fat, staying slim
Could be interesting given the power of the food industry is reminiscent of the tobacco industry in days gone by, advertising and arguing that tabs were of benefit to health. Who would believe that nowadays?
If a general clamp down on the promotion of unhealthy food, drinks and snacks in the UK comes out of coronavirus, well that can’t be a bad thing, imo.
Analysis by BBC health editor:
If implemented this will mean radical changes to the way food is marketed.
Most of the proposals were first set out in a policy paper in 2018 and put out to consultation before getting stalled.
The key is how businesses react this time, having previously been against the measures. The Food and Drink Federation has again given a hostile response.
Source: BBC
If a general clamp down on the promotion of unhealthy food, drinks and snacks in the UK comes out of coronavirus, well that can’t be a bad thing, imo.
Analysis by BBC health editor:
If implemented this will mean radical changes to the way food is marketed.
Most of the proposals were first set out in a policy paper in 2018 and put out to consultation before getting stalled.
The key is how businesses react this time, having previously been against the measures. The Food and Drink Federation has again given a hostile response.
Source: BBC