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While we are on the subject of stocking standards for grocery stores, take a look at what’s happening in Scotland. Less sugar, more pressure: Scotland’s HFSS rules force a food industry rethink:  With Scotland’s HFSS restrictions arriving in ...

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By Marion Nestle May 20 2026 Scotland’s new stocking rules While we are on the subject of stocking standards for grocery stores, take a look at what’s happening in Scotland. Less sugar, more pressure: Scotland’s HFSS rules force a food industry rethink:  With Scotland’s HFSS restrictions arriving in October, food manufacturers are under mounting pressure to reformulate products without sacrificing taste, texture or brand identity… Read more Scotland, it seems, has new regulations coming into effect in October.  These restrict promotions and prime shelf placements for foods high in fat, sugar, and salt (HFSS). The rules say No HFSS products allowed at prime sale points such as checkouts, aisle ends, store entrances, and waiting areas. No multibuy promotions allowed. No free refills of soft drinks. When England did this in 2022, the number of HFSS products sold dropped, perhaps by as much as 2 million per day—putting huge pressure on food companies to reformulate. The big issue: What will people buy instead? The philosophical question: Is a reformulated ultra-processed food necessarily a good choice?  It will still be ultra-processed. Bring on the evaluators!  I can’t wait to see the research results. The post Scotland’s new stocking rules appeared first on Food Politics by Marion Nestle      Related Posts Ultra-processed food defined: not all that complicated Coming soon to a supermarket near you: Non ultra-processed! USDA school food rules allow plenty of ultra-processed snacks   Now Available: What to Eat Now My new book, What to Eat Now, is officially out! It's both a field guide to food shopping in America and a reflection on how to eat well—and deliciously. For more information and to order, click here. You can explore the full archive of this (almost) daily blog at foodpolitics.com, where you'll also find information about my books, articles, media interviews, upcoming lectures, favorite resources, and FAQs. Visit the Site » ​​​​​​​ Marion Nestle Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health at New York University, Emerita © Marion Nestle. You're receiving this email because you've signed up to receive updates from us. If you'd prefer not to receive updates, you can unsubscribe. Safely Unsubscribe • Archives • Preferences • Contact • Subscribe • Privacy

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