The Canadian Government has unveiled plans to ‘make life more affordable’ for the folks who elected it. The headline measure is a new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit. But there are no plans to clamp down on the supermarkets…Read More →
The US is the most food-obsessed market globally, with the 12th highest obesity rate in the world. More than 80% of food advertising there promotes fast food, sugary drinks, and unhealthy snacks, with companies spending $10 billion on junk food ads every year.Read More →
It’s a major metric that tells the experts a lot about the state of the economy. And it’s telling a sad tale. The official index of US Consumer Confidence is at its lowest point since 2014. And unrelenting high food prices are at the top of the list of concerns…Read More →
Aside from social media marketing, junk food brands often utilize other forms of internet content to advertise their products. Gaming platforms are often the main focus, with some companies creating their own branded mini-games.Read More →
The UN has issued its latest update on the global water situation. A pivot point has been reached. The report says what was previously a crisis has become a permanent shortage. And global water management policies must change…Read More →
Almost 5 billion people use social media daily, so it’s not surprising that junk food marketing has spread across popular plat-forms. According to a study, young people see various junk food marketing on social media anywhere between 30–189 times per week.Read More →
Junk food marketing encompasses all tactics and strategies used by food and beverage companies to promote and advertise highly processed, unhealthy, and nutritionally poor products. Intense marketing creates a strong desire for junk food…Read More →
Children and teens today are the first genera-tion with a shorter life expectancy than their parents — largely down to serious health concerns linked to junk food. With over 39 million kids under age 5 being overweight, the obesity epidemic is growing at a rapid pace.Read More →