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.