Posts tagged “HFSS”
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What is HFSS? UK categories, NPM score and thresholds
Is your product HFSS? Check the 13 UK categories, the NPM score thresholds (4 for food, 1 for drink) and a worked example. Scotland's rules start 1 Oct 2026.
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NPM 2018 update: what changed and what to do now
The NPM 2018 update, published January 2026, changes how HFSS scores are calculated. Here's what changed, who's affected, and how to recalculate your product.
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Fibre in drinks: why it's hard to formulate and harder to claim
Fibre in functional beverages is one of 2026's biggest NPD briefs. But solubility, viscosity, shelf life, and UK label claims each push back. Here's what formulators need to know.
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HFSS compliant or nutrient-dense: why the NPM 2018 finally rewards both
NPM 2018 changes how fibre and free sugars score. Here's what it means for reformulation strategy, and why the HFSS compliance/nutrient density trade-off is shifting.
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Sugar reduction: What to replace when you cut sucrose
Sugar does six jobs in food formulation, only one of which is sweetness. A UK NPD guide to what to actually replace, written for the 2026 HFSS reformulation cycle.