Successful TV ads increase childhood obesity, report
A report published this month confirms that television is effective in getting children to eat the foods advertised, driving up the association between television viewing and childhood obesity.
Archives for May 9, 2006
Kraft and Premier Foods eye United Biscuits
US food giant Kraft is partnering with Britain's Premier Foods to launch a bid for United Biscuits, according to industry insiders.
Vitafoods 2006: Food industry must take action on salt
The food industry must take responsibility for the continued excessive consumption of salt, according to professor Graham McGregor of St Georges University of London.
Heinz to move HP Sauce production to Holland
In a move emphasising the flight of many food manufacturers out of the UK, Heinz has decided to move production of the HP Sauce brand to Holland from its plant in Birmingham.
Sara Lee sees Q3 profits tumble
Yesterday American-owned Sara Lee reported a massive 77 per cent drop in third quarter operating profit from $189m last year to $42m in 2006, impacted by a vast portfolio cull.