Tag: junk food ban

Queensland, New Zealand Bans junk food out of home ads

Queensland New Zealand has banned junk food ads at 2,000 outdoor advertising sites owned by the government.  “Young people use public transport, they’re exposed to this sort of marketing, its a wallpaper in their lives.” says a government spokesman.  An opposition politician responds:”We think the Government should be focusing on […]

London Nanny State Overreach

Insider has written before about Transport of London’s nanny-state ban on junk food advertising. The policy is having unintended consequences.  Look at this ad for a UK-based Farmdrop which specializes in delivering fresh, organic, local meat and product to consumers.  It was banned because the ad includes a picture of […]