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Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
UK watchdog bans Cadbury ad over calorie claim
The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned a radio advertisement for Mondelez International's Cadbury Delights after a complaint about its nutrition claims. The advert, which aired in January, was challenged for its use of the phrase 'only 91 calories'. 'Some people might describe Cadbury Delights as just another Cadbury bar. A bit samey. Very familiar. Honestly, we'd be chuffed if they did. Because Delights have that same chocolatey Cadbury taste you've had a million times before. Same soft nougat, same gooey caramel. But they're only 91 calories. So, samey is exactly what we're going for. Cadbury Delights. Same Cadbury, only 91 calories," a voiceover said. A registered nutritionist questioned whether the claim 'only 91 calories' complied with ASA guidelines. The watchdog also investigated whether the advert implied an 'energy reduced' comparative nutrition claim, which would breach the CAP Code. Mondelez defended the advert, stating it had been approved by Radiocentre, the UK radio industry body. The company said the ad aimed to provide 'factual information' about the bar's calorie content, supported by consumer research showing that 'factual calorie information' was important to its customers. The snacks giant added that the spot was meant to highlight the product's taste, not its health benefits and it would revise future ads to avoid misleading impressions. Radiocentre informed the ASA it had cleared the claim that the product 'contains 91 calories' and did not consider the wording to have changed to 'only 91 calories'. The ASA upheld the ban, ruling only nutrition claims authorised by the Great Britain Nutrition and Health Claims Register (GB NHC Register) are permitted in food and drink ads in the country. The watchdog said: 'We therefore considered that listeners would understand the claim only 91 calories as a low calorie claim, which was equivalent to the 'low energy' nutrition claim authorised on the GB NHC Register.' The ASA noted the 'low energy' claim is only allowed for products with no more than 40 kcal per 100 g for solids. Cadbury Delights, however, contained 413 or 415 kcal per 100 g, depending on the flavour. The advert was found to breach BCAP Code rules 13.4, 13.4.1, and 13.4.2, which regulate food, food supplements and associated health and nutrition claims. The ASA ordered that the ad 'must not' appear again in its current form. In a statement to Just Food, a Mondelez spokesperson said: 'We recognise the decision by the ASA and will abide by its ruling. 'The intention of our advert was to provide factual information on the calorie content per bar, whilst underlining taste credentials, with our research highlighting that this approach resonated with consumers. We did not intend to make a nutrition claim in any of our creative.' The spokesperson confirmed the campaign has 'now ended' and said Mondelez will work with its partners to ensure future advertisements comply with the ASA's ruling and broader advertising guidelines. "UK watchdog bans Cadbury ad over calorie claim" was originally created and published by Just Food, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
The Citizen
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Entries open for 2025 Thembisa Mile and 10km Race
Registrations are officially open for Thembisa's premier road running event, the Thembisa Mile with Lenmed Zamokuhle Private Hospital, incorporating the Central Gauteng Athletics 10km Championships, taking place on Sunday, October 26, 2025. This much-anticipated event features a street Mile (1609m) and a 10km mass participation run, starting and finishing at the Olifantsfontein Sports Grounds. Also read: The 2024 Thembisa Mile becomes a glorious success How to enter Runners can enter online at: Entries close at midnight on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, or once capacity is reached. The event is capped at 4 000 participants, with 3 450 spots for the 10km and 550 spots for the Mile. Entry fees 10km: R150 (ASA licensed athletes), plus R60 for a temporary license if unlicensed. 1 Mile: R50 (ASA licensed athletes), plus R30 for a temporary license if unlicensed. These fees exclude the online service fee charged by the service provider. Participation in the Elite Mile is by invitation only. Late registration (if capacity allows) will cost R180 for the 10km and R80 for the 1 Mile. Also read: Thembisa Mile hydration stations ensure runners stay refreshed Race pack collection Race numbers can be collected at the Race Expo from 23 to 26 October at the Olifantsfontein Sports Ground. Prizes and medals The event boasts a prize purse of R114 000 for elite athletes, with R10 000 each for the men's and women's 10km winners and R4 000 for each invitational Mile winner. SPAR vouchers will be awarded to the top three boys and girls in the U10, U13, and U15 age groups for the 1 Mile race. All finishers will receive bronze medals, while category winners will earn gold medals. Also read: Get to know the Thembisa Mile's 2024 10km route Route highlights The scenic 10km route will guide runners through Olifantsfontein's industrial area to Hospital View and back to the finish, while the new street Mile loop will circle the Olifantsfontein Sports Ground, promising a festive and spectator-friendly environment. Event details: Date: Sunday, 26 October 2025 Venue: Olifantsfontein Sports Ground Time: 07:00 The event is made possible by Lenmed Zamokuhle Private Hospital, SPAR North Rand, the City of Ekurhuleni Sports and Recreation Division, The Thembisan, Central Gauteng Athletics, and The Thembisa Athletics Club. Enter now at or At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Karnataka Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader seeks Point of Call status to Mangaluru International Airport
Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader has joined the list of political leaders seeking Point of Call (PoC) status to Mangaluru International Airport. This is amid Union Government informing the Lok Sabha in February 2025 that 'new non-metro airports, including Mangaluru, are not being granted Point of Call (PoC) status.' Earlier, Dakshina Kannada MP Captain Brijesh Chowta had sought PoC status to the airport. The PoC status enables international airlines to operate to and from an airport. Strategic location In his letter to Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu dated June 27, 2025, Union Minister of Civil Aviation, the Speaker said that he is seeking to consider Mangaluru for granting PoC status under the open skies arrangement, particularly for international carriers operating from ASEAN and SAARC countries. Mr. Khader said that Mangaluru holds strategic importance due to its geographic proximity and strong connectivity with countries in West Asia, Europe, the US, Australia and New Zealand. Granting PoC status to Mangaluru will significantly enhance air connectivity, supporting economic growth, tourism and cultural exchange. 'A large diaspora from coastal Karnataka region resides across ASEAN and SAARC nations and frequently travels to Mangaluru for family reunions, business and cultural engagements. Enhanced connectivity through direct international flights will play a critical role in improving passenger convenience and boosting the local economy,' Mr. Khader, who is also MLA of Mangaluru, said. The letter added: 'Currently, many foreign carriers operate flights to multiple international airports in neighbouring states such as Kerala. Karnataka, despite its size and economic significance, has only one international airport — in Bengaluru — with PoC status. Therefore, we humbly request that Mangaluru be designated as the second PoC in Karnataka.' The Speaker said that the PoC status to Mangaluru will facilitate the export of perishable goods, which are in high demand in West Asia and beyond. Capt. Chowta met Mr. Naidu Earlier, Capt. Chowta who met Mr. Naidu in Delhi on December 19, 2024 had sought PoC to the airport. In a letter submitted to the Minister, Capt. Chowta said that Dakshina Kannada is a hub for industries such as marine exports, areca nut and cashew processing, and petrochemicals, all of which cater to international markets. Enhanced connectivity will streamline trade, reduce logistical costs, and attract global investments. Minister's reply to Lok Sabha However, in a written reply to an unstarred question by Capt. Chowta in the Lok Sabha on February 6, 2025, Murlidhar Mohol, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation said: '...At present, the Government of India promotes more international operations by Indian carriers from non-metro points (airports) either directly or through their own domestic operations. Accordingly, new non-metro points, including Mangaluru, are not being granted as PoC in the Air Services Agreement (ASA) to any foreign country.'
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
EnergySage and Scanifly Partner to Bring AI Solar Designs to the Nation's Leading Home Energy Marketplace, Transforming How Homeowners Shop for Solar
DENVER, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Scanifly, the solar industry's leader in PV design and field operations software, announced today a strategic partnership with EnergySage, the nation's largest online solar marketplace. The initial integration enhances EnergySage's Autoquote product with Scanifly's AI design technology, enabling homeowners to receive quotes with array layouts and more accurate production estimates, while allowing installers to fully customize their project and quote parameters. The partnership addresses a critical challenge for homeowners and contractors alike: creating high-fidelity array layouts and production estimates quickly and easily, without the need for a site visit. Often, solar projects at this stage in the process are modeled using Google's Project Sunroof data without panel placement, which can lead to unrealistic expectations and costly change orders during installation. "The solar industry has been waiting for marketplace technology that matches the accuracy of the leading PV design tools," said Jason Steinberg, CEO of Scanifly. "Our AI technology simulates thousands of panel layouts in seconds to calculate what's actually achievable on each roof. By partnering with EnergySage, we're bringing that level of precision to their marketplace, giving installers confidence in their quotes and homeowners realistic expectations from day one." The Scanifly-powered Autoquote delivers immediate benefits: Visual module placement shows likely array layouts for homeowners to visualize the potential system's aesthetic. Production accuracy through PVWatts integration and system loss calculations that raw Google data omits. Solar layouts are generated in under 15 seconds without sacrificing quality. 3D processing technology translates AI segments into precise layouts using computational geometry expertise. The integration leverages Scanifly's unique approach of combining state-of-the-art AI with classical computational methods developed through years of drone-based photogrammetry work. Unlike competing AI tools that rely solely on 2D processing, Scanifly's technology processes satellite data into the 3D space for superior roof segmentation and obstruction detection. "EnergySage has always been committed to transparency and accuracy in the solar shopping process," said Charlie Hadlow, President and COO of EnergySage. "Partnering with Scanifly allows us to delight shoppers with fast, accurate quotes while simultaneously helping our contractors to streamline their operations. Removing friction for both homeowners and installer partners makes the entire process simpler and contributes to keeping costs down." The collaboration represents the first phase of a broader partnership between the two companies. Future enhancements will allow installers even more control to customize quoting parameters based on factors such as regional requirements, TSRF and ASA limits, and panel placement and orientation preferences. Contractors and homeowners can access the enhanced Autoquote experience starting today across EnergySage's marketplace. The initial rollout targets select states with plans for nationwide expansion throughout summer 2025. About Scanifly Scanifly is the solar industry's design and field ops command center — a comprehensive software platform that powers PV design at every project stage while driving operational efficiency from lead to installation. Built for residential and commercial contractors, Scanifly accelerates projects while improving accuracy, safety, and profitability. By centralizing design, site survey, engineering, installation, and maintenance on a single solution, Scanifly eliminates workflow bottlenecks and provides contractors with the fastest path to PTO and payment. Learn more at About EnergySage EnergySage is the nation's leading online marketplace for home electrification, including solar, heat pumps, EV charging, and more. EnergySage connects homeowners with top local installers while providing transparent pricing and unbiased support to shoppers. Since 2013, EnergySage has helped over one million homeowners shop for solar, creating the largest database of solar pricing and installer performance data in the country. Learn more at Contact:Brad Knudseninfo@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Scanifly
Fast Company
24-06-2025
- Business
- Fast Company
Is Gen Z lost on the road to meaningful careers?
It's official: Gen Zers have overtaken the number of baby boomers in the U.S. workforce. Yet, as students continue to graduate from high school, most don't feel ready for their educational futures—let alone a career. In fact, fewer than half of students feel equipped to explore the range of available postsecondary options, especially alternatives to four-year degree programs such as certifications, apprenticeships, and associate degrees. This is one of the findings from a recent report from the Walton Family Foundation and Gallup in partnership with Jobs for the Future (JFF), a national nonprofit that aims to transform U.S. education and workforce systems. The survey shines a light on Gen Zers' experiences when exploring career options and helps to identify systemic gaps that keep students from pursuing their ideal postsecondary pathways. JFF's mission is to 'drive economic success for people, businesses, and communities,' which it hopes to achieve by bridging those systemic gaps in order to help more people land meaningful, high-quality work. The organization focuses on populations that have traditionally faced barriers to accessing quality jobs. These include workers of color, women, people with a criminal record, and anyone without a four-year college degree. Collectively, they represented about 130 million workers in 2023. 'Only about 38 million of those workers were in what we'd consider a quality job,' says JFF's CEO Maria Flynn. 'Our goal is to basically double that number over a decade.' A COMPLEX LANDSCAPE WITH NO CLEAR MAP The education-to-career landscape has grown more complex in recent years. While traditional four-year degrees remain a well-worn path, they're by no means the only route—or the most accessible one. 'There are a lot of postsecondary education pathways that can lead to successful outcomes,' says Julie Lammers, executive vice president at American Student Assistance (ASA), a nonprofit that helps students make informed education and career choices. But, Lammers adds, young people can't pursue them if they and their parents don't know about them. Information is key to aligning students with the right education and a path to a meaningful career, yet it's also a huge challenge. 'There is a void of good information out there to help the decision-making process,' Flynn says. 'If you think about buying a car or a house, there are so many resources you can use. That just doesn't exist when it comes to nondegree pathways or alternative pathways to college.' Compounding the problem, students tend to lean on their parents for guidance—but many parents are also in the dark. Only about 15% to 25% say they are knowledgeable about options beyond four-year degrees or paid jobs. What's more, nearly 90% of Gen Z students trust their parents for advice on education and career planning, yet almost half of parents say they aren't frequently having these conversations. BUILDING A SMARTER ECOSYSTEM To address the guidance gap, ASA and JFF teamed up to launch the ASA Center for Career Navigation at JFF, a project aimed at giving 16- to 24-year-olds and their trusted adults better tools and resources to explore their options. In addition to its work across research, policy, and network engagement, the center will introduce a platform in the near future that provides free, interactive digital access to information about education and career navigation to high school students and young people who are neither in school nor working. It's part of a broader push to create an ecosystem that promotes diverse, connected, and lifelong learning experiences. 'Within a year, we expect ASA to have their platform available,' Flynn says. 'We'll be helping to pilot that tool in a number of locations around the country.' Tools like these are critical for helping learners access and pay for high-quality education and training programs, but lasting change around how students pursue postsecondary goals also demands a narrative shift. For starters, discussion about postsecondary options should occur earlier. 'You can start as early as elementary school,' Flynn says. 'Help young people understand what they're interested in and tie those curiosities to possible career pathways.' It's also important to invite other players into the fold, including policymakers who can invest in systematic changes and bring more career awareness to schools, as well as employers who can communicate the skills they actually look for in workers. 'There's a huge change-management mentality that's required,' Lammers says. 'All these systems need to be better aligned.' In the end, the process of learning is a continuum that needs support at every step of the way. 'We need to be helping young people home in on what drives them, what's going to give them a sense of purpose, what's going to help them feel belonging and meaning, and really leaning into that individual notion of a good job,' Flynn says.
