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Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Fresh support for ‘ham sandwich' ad ban
A leading health body has thrown its full support behind South Australia's controversial move to ban junk food ads on public transport assets, saying it's time to 'draw a line in the sand' and protect Aussie kids from unhealthy marketing. Food for Health Alliance executive manager Jane Martin, in a statement released to NewsWire, said the ban, which is now in effect, would influence diets and help pull down the 'wallpaper' of junk food ads. 'Current food marketing rules in Australia are largely voluntary and controlled by industry itself,' she said. 'They're ineffective, inconsistent and full of loopholes. 'As a result, junk food ads bombard kids everywhere they go – on social media, on billboards, on public transport, at sports games. 'It is the wallpaper in our children's lives and it shapes what kids want, what they pester their parents for and, ultimately, what they eat.' The ban prohibits a range of junk food items from being displayed on Adelaide's buses, trains and trams, including processed meats like ham. Chocolate, lollies, confectionary, desserts, ice creams, soft drinks and chips are all banned from display alongside processed meats, with the measure designed to limit children's exposure to unhealthy food and drink advertising. The ban ignited controversy in the months before its July 1 introduction, with the Australian Association of National Advertisers pushing hard against what it called a 'blanket ban'. 'As it stands, this policy bans all processed meats, which means a simple ham salad sandwich can't be advertised.' AANA chief executive Josh Faulks said in May. 'This simply doesn't make sense and the government should be making evidence-based decisions, not blanket bans that don't align with nutritional science.' The AANA confirmed with NewsWire it opposed all advertising bans for food and beverages. Health Minister Chris Picton, speaking in May, said the AANA was 'scaremongering' and 'providing misinformation about this commonsense policy'. 'It is not up to advertising industry lobbyists to tell us what can be displayed on our public transport assets,' he said. Some 63 per cent of adults and 35 per cent of children across South Australia are overweight or obese, government figures show. On Tuesday, Ms Martin said the government had made a 'smart and necessary step' that was backed by evidence. 'After similar restrictions were introduced by Transport for London, expected household purchases of unhealthy food and drinks dropped by more than 1000 calories per week,' she said. 'Other cities like Canberra, Amsterdam and New York have also adopted similar policies. 'The processed food and advertising industries have had a long, profitable run. 'But now it's time we draw a line and stop letting them promote their unhealthy products to kids on their daily commute.' She warned Australia was already lagging behind international best practice in protecting children from 'unhealthy food marketing'. 'Our kids are paying the price,' she said. 'Over a third of Australian children's daily energy intake now comes from unhealthy food and drinks, more than 40 per cent for teenagers. 'Unhealthy diets are placing children at higher risk of being above a healthy weight in adulthood and from developing type 2 diabetes, stroke, heart disease or 13 cancers later in life.'
Perth Now
15-07-2025
- Health
- Perth Now
Fresh support for ‘ham sandwich' ad ban
A leading health body has thrown its full support behind South Australia's controversial move to ban junk food ads on public transport assets, saying it's time to 'draw a line in the sand' and protect Aussie kids from unhealthy marketing. Food for Health Alliance executive manager Jane Martin, in a statement released to NewsWire, said the ban, which is now in effect, would influence diets and help pull down the 'wallpaper' of junk food ads. 'Current food marketing rules in Australia are largely voluntary and controlled by industry itself,' she said. 'They're ineffective, inconsistent and full of loopholes. 'As a result, junk food ads bombard kids everywhere they go – on social media, on billboards, on public transport, at sports games. 'It is the wallpaper in our children's lives and it shapes what kids want, what they pester their parents for and, ultimately, what they eat.' The ban prohibits a range of junk food items from being displayed on Adelaide's buses, trains and trams, including processed meats like ham. The ban ignited controversy after the AANA claimed it would prohibit the display of ham sandwiches. Supplied Credit: Supplied Chocolate, lollies, confectionary, desserts, ice creams, soft drinks and chips are all banned from display alongside processed meats, with the measure designed to limit children's exposure to unhealthy food and drink advertising. The ban ignited controversy in the months before its July 1 introduction, with the Australian Association of National Advertisers pushing hard against what it called a 'blanket ban'. 'As it stands, this policy bans all processed meats, which means a simple ham salad sandwich can't be advertised.' AANA chief executive Josh Faulks said in May. 'This simply doesn't make sense and the government should be making evidence-based decisions, not blanket bans that don't align with nutritional science.' Food for Health Alliance executive manager Jane Martin supports SA's ban on junk food ads on trams, buses and trains. Supplied Credit: News Corp Australia The AANA confirmed with NewsWire it opposed all advertising bans for food and beverages. Health Minister Chris Picton, speaking in May, said the AANA was 'scaremongering' and 'providing misinformation about this commonsense policy'. 'It is not up to advertising industry lobbyists to tell us what can be displayed on our public transport assets,' he said. Some 63 per cent of adults and 35 per cent of children across South Australia are overweight or obese, government figures show. On Tuesday, Ms Martin said the government had made a 'smart and necessary step' that was backed by evidence. 'After similar restrictions were introduced by Transport for London, expected household purchases of unhealthy food and drinks dropped by more than 1000 calories per week,' she said. The ban applies to South Australia's public transportation assets. NewsWire / Emma Brasier Credit: News Corp Australia 'Other cities like Canberra, Amsterdam and New York have also adopted similar policies. 'The processed food and advertising industries have had a long, profitable run. 'But now it's time we draw a line and stop letting them promote their unhealthy products to kids on their daily commute.' She warned Australia was already lagging behind international best practice in protecting children from 'unhealthy food marketing'. 'Our kids are paying the price,' she said. 'Over a third of Australian children's daily energy intake now comes from unhealthy food and drinks, more than 40 per cent for teenagers. 'Unhealthy diets are placing children at higher risk of being above a healthy weight in adulthood and from developing type 2 diabetes, stroke, heart disease or 13 cancers later in life.'
News.com.au
15-07-2025
- Health
- News.com.au
Food for Health Alliance backs controversial South Australian ban on junk food ads
A leading health body has thrown its full support behind South Australia's controversial move to ban junk food ads on public transport assets, saying it's time to 'draw a line in the sand' and protect Aussie kids from unhealthy marketing. Food for Health Alliance executive manager Jane Martin, in a statement released to NewsWire, said the ban, which is now in effect, would influence diets and help pull down the 'wallpaper' of junk food ads. 'Current food marketing rules in Australia are largely voluntary and controlled by industry itself,' she said. 'They're ineffective, inconsistent and full of loopholes. 'As a result, junk food ads bombard kids everywhere they go – on social media, on billboards, on public transport, at sports games. 'It is the wallpaper in our children's lives and it shapes what kids want, what they pester their parents for and, ultimately, what they eat.' The ban prohibits a range of junk food items from being displayed on Adelaide's buses, trains and trams, including processed meats like ham. Chocolate, lollies, confectionary, desserts, ice creams, soft drinks and chips are all banned from display alongside processed meats, with the measure designed to limit children's exposure to unhealthy food and drink advertising. The ban ignited controversy in the months before its July 1 introduction, with the Australian Association of National Advertisers pushing hard against what it called a 'blanket ban'. 'As it stands, this policy bans all processed meats, which means a simple ham salad sandwich can't be advertised.' AANA chief executive Josh Faulks said in May. 'This simply doesn't make sense and the government should be making evidence-based decisions, not blanket bans that don't align with nutritional science.' The AANA confirmed with NewsWire it opposed all advertising bans for food and beverages. Health Minister Chris Picton, speaking in May, said the AANA was 'scaremongering' and 'providing misinformation about this commonsense policy'. 'It is not up to advertising industry lobbyists to tell us what can be displayed on our public transport assets,' he said. Some 63 per cent of adults and 35 per cent of children across South Australia are overweight or obese, government figures show. On Tuesday, Ms Martin said the government had made a 'smart and necessary step' that was backed by evidence. 'After similar restrictions were introduced by Transport for London, expected household purchases of unhealthy food and drinks dropped by more than 1000 calories per week,' she said. 'Other cities like Canberra, Amsterdam and New York have also adopted similar policies. 'The processed food and advertising industries have had a long, profitable run. 'But now it's time we draw a line and stop letting them promote their unhealthy products to kids on their daily commute.' She warned Australia was already lagging behind international best practice in protecting children from 'unhealthy food marketing'. 'Our kids are paying the price,' she said. 'Over a third of Australian children's daily energy intake now comes from unhealthy food and drinks, more than 40 per cent for teenagers. 'Unhealthy diets are placing children at higher risk of being above a healthy weight in adulthood and from developing type 2 diabetes, stroke, heart disease or 13 cancers later in life.'
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Groups set up green skills scheme for young people
A new placement scheme is being launched to give young people from marginalised communities paid work in the environmental sector. GENeration ReuZe is the latest project from Bristol-based organisations City to Sea and the Youth Environment Service (YES). The partnership is looking to raise £20,000 for the green skills project, which would then receive £5,000 match funded by Big Give's Green Match Fund. City to Sea CEO Jane Martin said: "A climate and environmental emergency is all our young people know. They are paying the high costs for previous generations' throw-away culture and plastic waste." More news stories for Bristol Watch the latest Points West Listen to the latest news for Bristol She added: "Generation ReuZe will give 18 to 25 year-olds a say in how the future circular economy should work and a seat at the table with government leaders and legislators." The project will support two young activists into 12-month-long, full-time, paid placements at a living wage. They will also have access to a career coach and join a network of peers. YES co-director Jess Clynewood said the scheme will ensure young people will have access to "amazing opportunities". "YES aims to offer life-changing experiences for young people, and I have no doubt that working with City to Sea to tackle plastic pollution and clear up our waterways will be a fantastic first step into a green career," she said. Organisations or individuals that want to be considered should contact YES or City to Sea direct. Follow BBC Bristol on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. 'Climate voices are being drowned out' World Refill Day launched to tackle plastic crisis City to Sea YES
BBC News
24-04-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Bristol environmental groups creating paid work for young people
A new placement scheme is being launched to give young people from marginalised communities paid work in the environmental ReuZe is the latest project from Bristol-based organisations City to Sea and the Youth Environment Service (YES).The partnership is looking to raise £20,000 for the green skills project, which would then receive £5,000 match funded by Big Give's Green Match to Sea CEO Jane Martin said: "A climate and environmental emergency is all our young people know. They are paying the high costs for previous generations' throw-away culture and plastic waste." She added: "Generation ReuZe will give 18 to 25 year-olds a say in how the future circular economy should work and a seat at the table with government leaders and legislators."The project will support two young activists into 12-month-long, full-time, paid placements at a living will also have access to a career coach and join a network of co-director Jess Clynewood said the scheme will ensure young people will have access to "amazing opportunities". "YES aims to offer life-changing experiences for young people, and I have no doubt that working with City to Sea to tackle plastic pollution and clear up our waterways will be a fantastic first step into a green career," she or individuals that want to be considered should contact YES or City to Sea direct.
