UK report criticizes food industry for promoting unhealthy choices and targeting children with ads.

The Food Foundation's report criticizes the UK's food system for promoting unhealthy choices, noting that many restaurant meals are high in salt, and a significant number of supermarket offers involve unhealthy meat and dairy products. Additionally, a study found that major food companies like Mars and PepsiCo frequently advertise sweets and snacks during children's TV viewing times, despite claiming not to target children. The UK government has pledged to ban junk food ads before 9 PM to combat these issues.

November 14, 2024
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