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Nestle and Dannon have declined to join a widespread industry move to limit advertising of unhealthy foods to children, which could lead to the consideration of new regulations, according to the chairman of the House Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet Edward Markey, according to confectionerynews.com.
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Editor's Insight: The government is rightly responding to public concern about rising obesity, which continues to threaten the nation's health. Some experts believe that the current generation of children is the first in history expected not to live as long as their parents. The vending and foodservice industries need to take a proactive role in educating consumers about health and nutrition. 10-15-07 by Elliot Maras