The dark truth about chocolate

Grand health claims have been made about chocolate, but while it gives us pleasure, can it really be good for us?

Stop chucking Twizzlers at Jamie Oliver – he’s still a class act

The campaigning chef was accused of patronising poor families but healthy eating is an urgent issue

Evidence is growing that the ‘sunshine vitamin’ helps protect against a wide range of conditions including cancers

Demand for locally sourced meat may be high but suppliers face uncertain regulatory and economic environment

Findings suggest increased consumption of ultra-processed foods tied to rise in cancers, but scientists say more research is needed

The cookery writer’s new book is about relearning the joy of food – in print as much as on plates

Exclusive: health experts warn increasing popularity of industrially-made food will lead to negative effects such as obesity and poor health

Thinktank says consumption of fruit and vegetables could be hit by exchange rates, tariffs and higher labour costs

Health group criticises retailers including WH Smith, Tesco and Morrisons for mix and match deals containing calorific snacks

Sales of vegetables are continuing to fall, but help is on the way from takeaways and stores as well as schools and the workplace