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How the ultraprocessed industry has deceived the Brazilian health agency

05.04.21 | João Peres

A document obtained by Joio reveals the strategies of corporations to block the adoption of a labeling model that could discourage the consumption of ultra-processed products It could have been the main public policy in Brazil in an attempt to contain the biggest causes of death associated with food in…

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The day the junk food industry attempted to block the publication of the Brazilian Dietary Guidelines

13.11.19 | João Peres

The former Minister of Health explains how he was pressured by Big Food to bury the document, a reference in this area Arthur Chioro had just assumed his role as the Health Minister of Brazil in February 2014 when he was asked to attend an event in Brasilia.  What was…

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“Stranger Things” lurk behind the scenes of the food science industry

07.08.19 | Moriti Neto

Like the Netflix show: strange things are occurring in the realm of science which has a direct impact on the food you eat Between 2015 and 2018, Alex Malaspina exchanged messages with representatives from a few universities and a '"non-profit" organization in order to find the "best way" of contacting…

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Closed by President Bolsonaro, the council against hunger is fighting to reopen its doors

03.06.19 | Guilherme Zocchio

Specializing in destruction, the government of Jair Bolsonaro from the beginning has chosen the perfect target: public policies aimed at combating hunger. This is no ordinary enemy. It is a set of initiatives established before the end of the dictatorship (1964-1985) strengthened over several decades, culminating in Brazil's successful exit…

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Report shows problems in Coca-Cola, Nestlé, Pepsi and Unilever’s social commitments

08.03.19 | Guilherme Zocchio

Oxfam’s survey points to failures in the supply chain monitoring of the traders from the most known food brands "The current food system is not working well for everyone. Millions of women and small food producers lack guaranteed rights to the lands on which they depend. They are becoming vulnerable…

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Bolsonaro government dismantles key sectors of the fight against hunger in Brazil

12.02.19 | Guilherme Zocchio

Employees of the secretariat of food security are exonerated without receiving explanations The management of Jair Bolsonaro began the mandate dismantling important sectors for the fighting against hunger in the country. Officials of the former Secretariat of Food and Nutritional Security (Sesan), which had ceased to exist after the redesign…

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Agreement to reduce sugar in Brazil excludes main products

06.12.18 | Redação

The initiative of these companies in partnership with the Ministry of Health represents a reduction of less than 2% in the intake of sugar and comes at a time when the government is contemplating regulation By Piero Locatelli The Brazilian Ministry of Health and the food industry have signed an…

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Coca-Cola´s tax planning is international

18.10.18 | Moriti Neto

Coca-Cola´s tax benefits start "at home", pass through Brazil and concern the European Union By Moriti Neto and Guilherme Zocchio The British magazine Ethical Consumer, created by an independent group of researchers, activists and journalists, is headquartered in Manchester, England, since 1989. Its priority as a mission is to keep…

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After 26 years-work, the food pyramid does not want to retire

28.09.18 | João Peres

One of the most ubiquitous and discussed icons of a human food controversial era remains in force in several countries, despite recommendations in the opposite direction She has worked hard enough. The world has completely changed in these 26 years, and colleagues feel that she no longer understands what is…

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Trump wants to feed, even if babies are weaned

02.08.18 | Moriti Neto

At a World Health Organization assembly, the Donald Trump administration goes on the attack on behalf of industrialized milk corporations and disfavors breastfeeding        June is cruel to children. The dry cold climate is a constant threat to the health of the little ones. Irritated throat and ears.…