Rebecca Coombes , head of journalism BMJ rcoombes{at}bmj.comThe Science Media Centre influences UK press newsgathering so should it be taking funding from industry and showcasing scientists with such links? Ultra-processed foods are certainly having a tough ride. This year Unicef banned any partnerships with ultra-processed food companies, citing “a significant reputational risk” and pointing to a “broken food system”4. It is against this backdrop that the Science Media Centre hosted the online briefing. The briefing made headlines the next day—and the media centre itself was the subject of one story.

Source: The Guardian November 01, 2023 11:07 UTC