Aladdin's Lamp: If the Food Industry Found the Genie
The food and beverage industry finds Aladdin's lamp and wishes to dominate the market, until the genie adds terms and conditions. An illustrated story by Sarah Zahr.
History Repeats Itself: From Big Tobacco to Big Food
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. The deceptive tactics of the tobacco industry, and how they reappear in the way unhealthy food is sold.
Revolving Door Between the Government and Food Industry
How the revolving door between government and the food industry lets lobbying, not public health, shape food policy. An illustrated Tagthiya story by Sarah Zahr.
Wherever You Go, I'll Follow: How Junk Food Marketing Stalks Us
Fast food chains, vending machines, supermarket aisles: junk food follows us everywhere. How aggressive marketing keeps unhealthy food sales rising. Illustrated by Sarah Zahr.
A Slightly Twisted Tale of Little Red Riding Hood
Like the wolf, Big Food is always hungry for more. A twisted fairy tale about junk food advertising, and the countries restricting it, from the UK to Norway and Mexico.
If You Do the Crime, You Do the Time: Ultra-Processed Food on Trial
What ultra-processed foods are, why they harm health, and why the industries that make them face so little oversight compared with the rest of us.
Food Monopolies: Welcome to the Food-opoly
Nearly everything in our shopping carts is controlled by about 10 corporate giants. The illusion of choice and the power food monopolies hold over our health.
The Battle Part 1: Big Food vs Evidence-Based Food Policy
In the battle between evidence-based food policy and food industry interests, guess which side has dominated? How the fight started and why it matters for health.
Too Many Cooks Spoil the Broth: The Battle Part 2
Corporate washing, individual blaming and regulation loopholes. The dirty tactics food industries use to weaken government food policy. Part 2 of The Battle.
Your Food, Their Choice: Online Food Delivery Apps
Online food delivery passed USD 1 trillion in revenue in 2023. How delivery apps and their advertising keep us engaged and push unhealthy dietary patterns.
I've Ad Enough of Junk Food, Have You?
Billboards, supermarkets, screens: junk food ads are everywhere. How they are designed to capture attention, stimulate cravings and drive sales, and at what cost.
Do You Prefer Parking or a Park? Autobesity and Healthy Cities
Why are cars getting so huge? Autobesity, the trend toward ever bigger vehicles, and what it means for urban space, public health and safety.
Sugar Rush Mountain Ride: Junk Food at Theme Parks
Ice cream, cotton candy, hotdogs and slushies: amusement parks are full of unhealthy treats for kids. Why theme park food environments deserve more attention.