A UK-wide ban on junk food advertising comes into force today, aimed at reducing childhood obesity. New regulations prohibit foods and drinks high in fat, sugar or salt (HFSS) from being advertised on ...

The food seen in advertisements rarely looks ordinary. Every ingredient, color, and angle is carefully arranged to make the dish appear irresistible. This process, known as food styling, plays a major ...

Stepping back into the world of retro food advertising feels like opening a time capsule filled with pure magic. Research suggests that nostalgia can spark positive emotions, which explains why these ...

When McDonald’s launched a brief food safety ad at the end of 2024, it raised eyebrows in an industry that typically avoids such topics — especially after an E. coli outbreak tied to Quarter Pounders ...

Exposure to junk food advertisements (relative to non-food) results in children and adolescents consuming significantly more calories during the day, regardless of the type of media advertising, ...

Children and teenagers are being bombarded with videos and pictures of unhealthy food online, polling suggests. The poll added that youngsters more likely to engage with content about junk food if it ...

On the left, a can and a glass of Tab soda with ice and condensation. On the right, a slice of bread with pizza spread is held above an open container labeled "Spread’n Heat Pizza. Food ads in the ...

Draft MAHA report criticizes food industry for marketing unhealthy foods to children Food industry spent $12.5 million lobbying on nutrition and other topics in 2025 Experts skeptical MAHA report will ...

A single junk food ad may not sway adults, but the right 15-second health message can. Researchers reveal how ad length and framing shape cravings differently for normal-weight and overweight viewers, ...

Ad industry and business organizations are urging New York lawmakers to reject a bill that would restrict companies' ability to advertise food and beverages. The proposed law (S 397) contains “vague ...

Creepy babies. Dancing bananas. Cannibalistic bread men. No, these aren’t components of a Stephen King novel, but rather the kinds of characters you’d find in many vintage food advertisements. If you ...

There’s nothing like a picture of a steaming, juicy burger to send hungry folks to the nearest drive-thru, right? Not if you’re a kid. For them, toys and other giveaways are just as effective — which ...