An article recently published in the scientific journal World Nutrition (WPHNA) "Unpacking front-of-pack nutrition labelling research: when the food industry produces “science” as part of its lobbying strategies" by four academic researchers - Amandine Garde (School of Law and Social Justice, University of Liverpool, UK), Nikhil Gokani (School of Law, University of Essex, UK), Stéphane… Lire la suite When the food industry produces « science » as part of its lobbying strategies against Nutri-Score
Catégorie : Papers in English
Foods with low Nutri-Scores associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases
An article published on 11 September 2024 in Lancet Regional Health – Europe reports an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases associated with the consumption of foods that rank less favourably on the Nutri-Score scale (new 2024 version) within the European cohort EPIC (European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition). A large number of studies published in international scientific… Lire la suite Foods with low Nutri-Scores associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases
Why did Danone decide to remove the Nutri-Score from its brands of yoghourt and vegetable drinks?
Danone made the consequential decision to abandon the display of the Nutri-Score on five of its brands (Actimel, Activia, Danino, Danone, Hi Pro) corresponding mainly to its range of yoghurt drinks and vegetable drinks. The reason given for this decision is the introduction of the revised Nutri-Score, in accordance with its premises. In fact, its… Lire la suite Why did Danone decide to remove the Nutri-Score from its brands of yoghourt and vegetable drinks?
Displaying the Front-of-Pack nutrition label Nutri-Score in advertisements could lead to healthier food choices
A study conducted by a multidisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Aix-Marseille (France) and Sorbonne Paris Nord University (France) has demonstrated that displaying the Nutri-Score on food products in advertisements can help consumers to make healthier food choices. The study was published on April 17th in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and… Lire la suite Displaying the Front-of-Pack nutrition label Nutri-Score in advertisements could lead to healthier food choices
Portugal has officially adopted the Nutri-Score
Portugal has adopted the #Nutriscore, for helping consumers to make healthier food choices and for stimulating food reformulation by producers. Now, 7 EU countries (France, Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Spain, Portugal) & Switzerland are engaged in the implementation of the Nutri-Score label.
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