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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.

Are retailers doing enough to make our food healthier? Spoon Guru’s chairman, Andy Clarke, weighs in on Sky News

This week The Financial Times reported on leaked internal documents from Nestle stating that 60% of their food portfolio would be classified as ‘unhealthy’. In light of this, Sky’s Emma Crosby spoke to the chairman of Spoon Guru, Andy Clarke, about whether or not big retailers are doing enough to make our food healthier.

The race to bring healthy foods to Britain’s front door

While the new UK’s HFSS legislation may be new, the call to help improve people’s health and quality of life by reducing instances of obesity is not.

The gut-brain connection

What we now know about the microbiome, the gut-brain connection, and why everybody needs a personalised eating plan for good gut health.

Can I “boost” my immune system?

Unfortunately there’s no magic silver bullet that is guaranteed to boost your immune health. However, there are ways to keep your immune system supported and in good form, which is welcome news is in these unpredictable times.