The end of July saw the government launch an obesity strategy that contains some bold ideas – but does it address the root causes?
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The government’s obesity strategy is long overdue
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Food standards: our letter to the Secretaries of State
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We’ve written to the government to ask it to clarify its commitment to protecting UK food standards in light of future trade deals. Here’s our letter in full.
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Have you discovered new types of food deliveries?
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Food subscription boxes, local suppliers, and even restaurant meal kits have become popular options during lockdown. What meals-in-a-box have you been ordering?
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What do you think ‘plant-based food’ means?
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How would you define ‘plant-based’? Our guest, Claire Milne of the Consumer & Public Interest Network, is requesting your input into the open public consultation.
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What’s the ‘new normal’ like for restaurants and pubs?
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With pubs and restaurants now allowed to reopen across the UK, I thought I’d see for myself what the ‘new normal’ was like. Have you ventured out yet?
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Why we must act now to save our food standards
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Trade deals with the US and others could see our high standards torn up. Here’s why we’re demanding the government uphold these hard-won protections.
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Are most food portion size claims unrealistic?
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Do you pay attention to the recommended portion or serving sizes on food or drink? I’m wondering just how suitable a lot of them really are.
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Are you managing your food safely during the pandemic?
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The pandemic has seen a resurgence of home cooking and baking, but are you making the most of your food in a safe way? Our guest from the FSA explains more.
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Government must help the vulnerable access food
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We’re calling on the four UK governments to step up their efforts to support vulnerable households access food. Here’s why we want to see changes made.
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Which items are you struggling to find?
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Supermarkets have started lifting restrictions on certain products, but are there essentials and other items you’re still struggling to find?
I’m baking – what are your lockdown hobbies?
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A number of people are getting back in touch with their creative sides during the lockdown. I’ve turned my hand to baking bread – what have you been up to?
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Bite Back 2030: have you spotted misleading packaging?
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Bite Back 2030 wants to achieve a world where all young people have the opportunity to be healthy. Our guest, Rebecca Morgan, explains more.
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How do you like your pancakes?
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Happy pancake day! Will you be indulging this Shrove Tuesday? If so, how will you be having yours? Share your pancake tips and favourites with us.
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What makes the perfect scone?
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It’s time for the great British scone debate! Are you a cream first or jam first person? I’ve been asking the office which way round is best.