Allergies have doubled in children in the past 10 years, but our understanding of them remains incomplete, and the food and restaurant industries have been slow to react to this growing demographic. What does it mean to have allergies today? And how are brands adapting to this growing subset of society?

As people grow increasingly wary of food retailers' claims of provenance on labelling, they're calling on the government to it clearer so they're not mislead. This way shoppers can make better informed decisions around what they buy, especially if they want it to align with their values.

The Australian health system is failing to meet the nation’s rising demand for obesity treatment, with a log jam that's slowed treatment to a trickle. As Aussies seek medical services, brands can take it upon themselves to better educate people about how to eat healthily.

In a bid to combat obesity, a proposed law in the UK could require dining establishments to list calorie counts on their menus. But what impact can this regulation really have on eating habits? And how can restaurants navigate consumer interest in nutritional info with the cost it may bring?