Is fat a threat to the food industry?

The food industry has played a large role in fattening us all up – up to 50% of British adults are overweight. But it could now be punished by our changing eating habits.

The food industry has played a large role in fattening us all up up to 50% of British adults are overweight. But it could now be punished by our changing eating habits.

Why all the fuss about obesity?

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Simon Nixon

Simon is the chief leader writer and columnist at The Times and previous to that, he was at The Wall Street Journal for 9 years as the chief European commentator. Simon also wrote for Reuters Breakingviews as the Executive Editor earlier in his career. Simon covers personal finance topics such as property, the economy and other areas for example stockmarkets and funds.