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📢 Poor diets are putting people’s health at risk, leading to diabetes, heart disease and some cancers. This is cutting lives short and harming the economy. But food companies have the power to help people make healthier choices, and live healthier lives.   Nestlé is the biggest food company in the world – it has an enormous influence on millions of people’s diets through the products it makes, advertises and sells to us.   Nestlé has a commitment to boost nutrition for people globally, but in fact the majority of its global sales are from foods that are high in fat, salt and sugar.   It’s simply not good enough at a time when people are calling for healthier alternatives.    That’s why ShareAction and investors have filed a resolution challenging Nestlé to do better and increase its sales of healthy foods.   Share this if you want Nestlé to stop relying on selling unhealthy food, and improve global health instead by making it easier for people to make healthier choices.   🔗 Find out more about our Investor Coalition on Food Policy here: https://lnkd.in/enEP2df6

Recently, the #dairyindustry has made notable strides in improving access to #healthier and more #sustainablefood options. It’s encouraging to see how companies are focusing on #producthealthiness, #responsiblemarketing, and #affordability, making an impact on #globalnutrition. While progress is evident, especially in #highincome countries, challenges persist in #lowandmiddleincome regions, where access to nutritious food remains a pressing concern. According to the fifth #GlobalAccesstoNutritionIndex, #dairycompanies are leading the way in improving product portfolios and setting important standards for #healthierfoodproduction. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d5zVzPHP

With emerging research identifying a wide range of health impacts linked to the consumption of ultra-processed food, conversations about nutritional labels are growing more urgent. #FoodLabels #Health #Consumers Read More: https://lnkd.in/dnM62X_z

Interesting read : This science-based article notes the complications of recommending foods based on single metrics and makes a compelling case for why environmental factors alone should not determine the sustainability of a product. #Dairy #sustainablediet #nutrition #sustainabilty

The Changing Milk Narrative—Health Revolution or Marketing Gimmick? In recent years, the humble glass of milk has faced an unexpected identity crisis. Once hailed as a cornerstone of nutrition, it’s now being overshadowed by plant-based alternatives like oat and almond milk. Companies in this space have cleverly repositioned dairy milk as a potential health villain—citing concerns around lactose intolerance, hormones, and environmental impact. But here’s the question: Is this shift truly driven by health benefits, or is it a masterstroke in marketing? While oat and almond milk tout their benefits—low cholesterol, plant-based protein, and sustainability—they often fall short in nutritional density compared to dairy. Some are packed with additives like sugar and emulsifiers, turning the "healthy choice" into a mixed bag. Is dairy milk as bad as the narrative suggests? Likely not. Is oat/almond milk the ultimate health fix? Also debatable. What we’re witnessing is a blend of genuine innovation and clever storytelling. So, next time you reach for your milk alternative, ask yourself: Am I buying better health, or just buying into a story? What’s your take—health revolution or marketing gimmick? Let’s discuss in the comments! #HealthOrHype #FoodForThought #PlantBasedRevolution #DairyDebate #SustainabilityMatters #MilkAlternatives #ConsumerChoices #MarketingStrategies #HealthyLiving #LinkedInCommunity #EngageAndShare

Dairy brands can play an important role in educating Gen X on healthy approaches to navigating previously stigmatised life stages. Additionally, embracing new technologies and processing methods can provide advantages in sustainability, nutrition, and convenience. In this article, Caroline Roux, Consultant Analyst at Mintel, explores Mintel’s Food and Drink Trends: A roadmap for dairy brands. Read the article from NZMP’s Perspective newsletter on our website 👉 https://lnkd.in/gVGh-nkK #NZMP #Fonterra #Dairy #Trends #Sustainability #PerspectiveByNZMP

i'm excited to announce that I had the privilege of hosting and organizing an enriching online guest lecture on "The Future of Nutrition" with Mr. Sankar Chozhan, Founder of B Actually Foods and author of 'Good Gut Microbiome: A Holistic Way to Reset Your Gut-Bugs, Get Healthier & Drop Weight,' under the guidance of Dr. A.D. Shalini Prieya, Assistant Professor at KCTBS. The discussion shed light on the evolving landscape of food and nutrition, with a strong focus on SDG 2, SDG 3. Also, 🔹 Personalized nutrition and strategies to ensure not just food availability but also nutrient-rich diets. 🔹 Innovations in operations to minimize food waste and create nutrition-rich products—pioneered by companies like WayCool.in, GreenPod Labs, and Food is Power. 🔹 Transforming waste into valuable nutrition products to support a sustainable future. 🔹 The role of CSR in food and nutrition—led by industry giants like Tata, Unilever, Cargill, and Nestle—highlighting the balance between profit and purpose. 🔹 Addressing nutrition equality and bridging the gap for a healthier future. A big thanks to Mr. Sankar Chozhan for sharing his expertise and inspiring us to think about the future of food and nutrition. #NutritionFuture #SustainableFood #FoodInnovation #CSR #PersonalizedNutrition #FoodWasteReduction #KCTBS

Investors asked top executives from Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Kraft Heinz, General Mills, Mondelez International, and Kellanova to adopt an internationally accepted nutrition rating or scoring system that discloses the healthiness of their products in a letter released Thursday. The letter also urged the companies to increase transparency by annually disclosing “healthiness metrics” for their products. Read more at the link below. #transparency #healthy #healthiness #wellness #nutrition #news

A report from Nutiani, Fonterra's nutrition solutions brand, reveals that 65% of consumers plan to improve their #diets for better #health despite rising prices. The survey, which included 2,500 respondents from China, Japan, South Korea, the U.K., and the U.S., shows that 67% prioritize #wellness. Consumers increasingly seek scientifically proven "better-for-you" products, with 60% citing health concerns as a top issue, up from 55% in 2021. As health-oriented food becomes standard, #consumers are budgeting carefully, focusing on essential nutrition despite financial constraints.

🍊🫐Fresh look! Welcome to the new ATNi! Nutrition. Markets. Impact. ATNi's rebranding reflects a renewed focus on transforming markets for healthier, sustainable and more affordable diets. Our index work remains central to what we do, but we are much more!   Our 2023-2027 theory of change focuses on transforming the enabling environment for nutritious, affordable, sustainable diets. We leverage a multitiered approach to food systems transformation: ➡ We call on companies to voluntarily improve their practices around healthy, affordable and sustainable food offerings. ➡ We ask policy makers to increase regulations and adopt policies to support public health and nutrition ➡ We ask investors to consider the materiality of nutrition in their investment decisions. ➡ We engage consumer groups around issues of greatest concern to consumers in accessing healthier and affordable foods. 👉 Check out our new website to explore our impact and learn more about our work: atni.org #FoodSystems #Publichealth #nutrition #sustainablefood