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The complex nature of defining “Healthy”

Retailers are under constant pressure to diversify and emphasise their product offering through a health lens. However, differentiating “healthier” products is highly complex, requiring data-led nutrition and demanding attention from regulatory framework, nutritional guidelines, and product label knowledge.

Are you confident in the results and coverage of your product search? Think again.

One of the most important aspects of a food retailer’s site is its search functionality. Without a robust system in place, you inhibit your customers’ ability to shop for the products they need. With the correct indexing customers can find what they’re looking for with ease.

Turning the tide against nutritional misinformation in the digital age

With accurate nutrition tools for digital creators & end users, scalable impact across both digital and physical food environments can be realised.

Vary your protein – be more creative

Protein is important for many things – from muscle growth to a healthy immune system. We should be eat a wider variety of proteins, especially from plant-based sources. Here’s the how and why.

Get at least 5 A DAY – put plenty on your plate 

In the UK, it’s recommended that we all eat at least 5 servings of fruit and vegetables every day. Here’s the how and why.

HFSS: the what, the why, and the how

New HFSS legislation is coming into force in the UK October 2022. We explain what HFSS is, why it’s happening, and how the legislation is being rolled out.

Opinion: National Food Strategy

Spoon Guru’s Head of Health and Sustainability suggests we take heed, pause, reflect and commend this monumental piece of work.

Social media influences on what we buy and eat

Is it possible to make healthier foods, like vegetables, more appealing by applying visual characteristics associated with fattier foods?

Child obesity has a new enemy – the pandemic

Like many adults, kids are snacking more and moving less. The problem is of epidemic proportions and my concern is that with this behavior, their immunity will become even weaker and whether its during the next flu season, or worse – another pandemic, even more lives will be at risk.