What is Britain eating? The ultra-processed truth about 10 of our bestselling foods

From Cherry Bakewells to Fray Bentos pies, do we really understand the cocktail of ingredients in our favourite brands? Nutritionists assess them – and just what they might mean for our health

Time to stockpile Irn-Bru? How the sugar tax will change our favourite drinks

A tax on sugary soft drinks comes into effect on Friday. The industry has found ingenious ways to get the levels down – from ‘restructured sugar’ to artificial sweeteners. But will it make their products any healthier?

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

Is vitamin D really a cure-all – and how should we get our fix?

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

UK’s small abattoirs struggle as profit margins are squeezed

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

Ultra-processed foods may be linked to cancer, says study

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

Ruby Tandoh: ‘I want to remind people that it’s fine to enjoy a ready meal’

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

‘Ultra-processed’ products now half of all UK family food purchases

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

Five-a-day eating targets ‘will be unaffordable for millions after Brexit’

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