Last night’s Sunday programme on sugary soft drinks (TVNZ 10 June, 7pm) promised yet another “expose” of the type our current affairs love to hype up to get our eyeballs and ears on their screens at the right time. Previous… Read More ›
Tag Archive for ‘health’
You still can’t beat f2f!
In this age of real-time electronic communication, it’s easy to be cynical about the time and expense involved in attending a good old-fashioned face-to-face meeting or conference. After all, just last week I took part in a tweet chat with… Read More ›
What’s driving us to drink….and what are we drinking?
Recently I had the privilege of hearing one of my all time dietetic gurus, Linda Tapsell from Wollongong University, speak about how we relate to beverages. Alongside her, Claire Richards from Coca-Cola Oceania shared some fascinating insights into New Zealander’s… Read More ›
Helping kids buy from the school cafeteria – will ‘Big Brother’ tactics work?
A new computer system telling parents what their child has bought in the school cafeteria that day is being used in some American schools. The idea is that parents can make sure their children are making appropriate choices and spending… Read More ›
Why should foodies participate in the on-line space?
A blog is just one of the many forms of social media that is having a profound influence on consumers’ attitudes, knowledge and ultimately consumption habits. The more traditional mediums remain just as relevant and important but you ignore the… Read More ›