Topic: Obesity
The nation's top food and beverage companies reminded the government today that they are part of the solution—and not the cause—of American's obesity problem. Fulfilling a commitment made three years…
It hasn't been a great year for soda makers. Accused of being one of the major causes of obesity, food nutritionists have all but declared war via campaigns that mocked…
If there was any doubt that Washington has more influence over the ad industry than ever, just check out Bob Liodice’s opening statement before the Association of National Advertisers' annual…
If you’re advertising in the $1 billion kids marketplace, you’ll need to accommodate a bit more in the way of oversight, both from traditional antagonists like watchdog groups and from…
In a huge victory for big soda and a blow to nutritionists, a New York Supreme Court judge Monday shot down New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s ban on soda servings more…
Skinny, happy people drink soda too, says Coca-Cola. The beverage giant is diving face-first into the fray about sugary drinks and health, releasing the two-minute commercial below, patting itself on the…
A nutrition watchdog urged Beyoncé Knowles to rethink her $50 million deal with Pepsi as the soft drink's "brand ambassador." In a letter to the pop star, the Center for Science…
Cereal companies that pledged to cut sugar and increase whole grains in the 21 brands marketed to children are making progress, according to the industry's own estimate. Today, more than…
If you thought some of New York City's anti-obesity ads were a little graphic, then you'll probably lose an hour of sleep after watching this Australian spot cautioning against the…
Public health organizations may have lost the battle to have the federal government impose stricter food marketing guidelines, but they aren't giving up on their overarching mission. A new study…
