Less Healthy Food Advertising: What the new rules really mean for brands

The new rules on advertising less healthy food and drink come into effect on 5th January 2026. These rules are part of a wider public health effort to tackle obesity and improve nutrition, building on existing HFSS (High Fat, Salt, Sugar) promotion regulations that already limit in-store promotions, multi-buy offers, and other marketing practices aimed at children. The restrictions will significantly limit paid online advertising and pre-9pm TV spots for products that fall into the “less healthy” category, forcing brands to rethink how they communicate and engage with consumers.

Think. Nudge. Convert: Highlights from our behavioural science webinar

Behavioural science isn’t just theory. It is changing the way FMCG brands understand and influence shopper behaviour. At our recent webinar about driving purchase with behavioural science, Andrew Watts from KHWS revealed how unconscious decision-making, digital coupons and fresh category data are reshaping the path to purchase in 2025.

Less means more: How brands use scarcity to drive sales

n this article, we look at how brands can use behavioural science—specifically the “Less Means More” trigger—to drive action with mobile coupons and digital rewards. From creating urgency to building FOMO, we explore how scarcity can turn limited-time offers into powerful tools for influencing shopper behaviour and delivering measurable results.

How to Win with Mobile Coupons This Christmas

With shoppers feeling the pinch and competition for attention fiercer than ever, brands need festive campaigns that do more than just sparkle—they need to drive action. At savi, we’ve seen first-hand how mobile coupons help shoppers stretch their budgets while delivering clear, actionable insights for brands. In fact: 1 in 4 shoppers say coupons are […]

Introducing Display Ads: Turn Every Discount into a Branded Experience

Mobile coupons have changed how brands connect with shoppers. They’re fast, effective, and proven to drive trial. But when it comes to standing out in a crowded market, a discount alone isn’t enough. That’s why we’re launching Display Ads—a new feature that transforms standard coupon pages into immersive, branded experiences.

savi recaps: FMCG InStore & Ecommerce Conference 2025

At this year’s FMCG In-Store & Ecommerce event hosted by RetailX, leading brands and retailers came together to explore how to meet today’s shopper expectations—offering value and convenience without compromising on experience.
The regulations will legally come into force on 5 January 2026, but the government has asked brands and media owners to voluntarily comply from 1 October 2025—a show of good faith in return for greater clarity around what’s still allowed.