The Bournvita Debate: Is shooting the messenger helpful?

What would the company that threatened to sue an Instagram influencer have done if it was the Government that provided the information about its high sugar content to its people? It is high time central and state governments took a strong stand against junk foods that damage public health

India’s problems have arisen because of weak regulatory control over marketing. There is no clear definition of misleading marketing or of healthy or unhealthy food.

Arun Gupta is the Central Coordinator, Breastfeeding Promotion Network of India and Convener, Nutrition Advocacy in Public Interest. Views are personal and do not represent the stand of this publication.

first published: Apr 21, 2023 04:42 pm

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The Bournvita Debate: Is shooting the messenger helpful?

What would the company that threatened to sue an Instagram influencer have done if it was the Government that provided the information about its high sugar content to its people? It is high time central and state governments took a strong stand against junk foods that damage public health

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