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Cut sugar in dairy and fruit juice, PHE urges suppliers
Public Health England this week urged dairy and fruit juice companies to agree to slash levels of sugar
Brits buying just a third of recommended veg amount Subscription
Think tank the Food Foundation has launched a new online toolkit to help retailers sell more veg
'Poor will be hardest hit' by any post-Brexit supply disarray Subscription
Food available to poorer consumers would become “significantly scarcer”
Holland & Barrett to open stores in Glasgow and Northants Subscription
Both the Glasgow and Rushden stores will feature a bespoke tea bar
Scrap 'display until' labels say Wrap/FSA
The report suggests use-by date marks should only be used where necessary for food safety
Teens still being sold alcohol and tobacco despite Think 25 Subscription
Retailers are still regularly selling alcohol and tobacco products to teenage shoppers without ID checks
Food labelled 'healthy' can put off shoppers, claims report Subscription
Low-fat and low-calorie claims are also not as powerful as they once were
Nestlé commits to 10% cut in average sugar content of UK cereals Subscription
The move by Nestlé Breakfast Cereals would remove 225 million teaspoons of sugar from the nation’s diet, it said
Greggs sheds unhealthy image with summer diet plan
The 30-day ‘Minimise Me’ plan is formed entirely from Greggs menu and promises to help dieters lose up to 2lb per week…
Unhealthy food ads banned from children's online content Subscription
From tomorrow, non-broadcast media will face the same restrictions as TV in advertising HFSS products to children
Coffee giants vow to act on faecal bacteria in ice
A BBC investigation found ice from Costa Coffee, Starbucks and Caffè Nero contained bacteria from faeces
Sainsbury's opens Crussh 'fit food' concession in Pimlico
This is the first time Crussh has partnered with another retailer
FSA readies major survey on antimicrobial resistance in meat Subscription
Research project will start later this summer and will seek to fill evidence and knowledge gap in FSA’s understanding of the threat of AMR, says CEO
Three UK brands chosen for PepsiCo Nutrition Greenhouse Subscription
Fit Kitchen and Tapped Birch Water are among eight European businesses
Consumers call for supermarket help with eating healthily Subscription
Consumers want their supermarket to help them be healthier with more special offers on healthy foods
New EU label rules result in 62% more recalls over allergens Subscription
There were 144 allergen-related recalls in 2015/16, up from 89 in 2014/15, according to research by law firm RPC
LoSalt launches healthier eating campaign Subscription
GP and media commentator Dr Sarah Jarvis has been appointed as brand ambassador
Low-sugar energy drink NPD behind £37.4m sales growth Subscription
A flurry of NPD ahead of next April’s tax was the main driver of a rise in value sales in the energy category
Dairy alternatives brands warned over labels after EU case Subscription
However, Brexit could present an opportunity for the UK to take a different stance in the future, lawyer suggests
Kids believe cheese comes from plants in BNF survey
Tomatoes grow underground, pasta comes from animals and cheese is from plants were some statements made by children
Spoilt Pig rolls out first 'Raised Without Antibiotics' bacon Subscription
The range will roll out in major retailers including Tesco and Morrisons later this month
High fat, sugar and salt foods set for 'healthier' labelling Subscription
Six of the world’s biggest food and drink companies have unveiled their initial plans to change the UK’s traffic lights/GD
Vitamin D supplement sales boosted by medical reports
As well as bone and muscle health, new research suggests vitamin D also prevents common cold
General Election: what's in it for food and drink - video Video
This is what Labour, the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats have promised for the food and drink industry
Coeliac UK urges DH not to end gluten-free prescriptions Subscription
DH launched a consultation in March on whether to make changes to availability of gluten-free foods on prescription
insight
What the Health: pseudo-science, half-truths, risible film
The moment Kip Andersen introduces himself as a “recovering” hypochondriac, What the Health starts to unravel
Should DNA dictate our diet? Subscription
Genetics tests are taking off, with companies offering ‘bespoke’ nutritional advice based on a swab of our DNA
Producers must have a new mindset to children's health
Sir, Reading Anna Rosier’s Saturday Essay ‘The organic revolution forges ahead’, I found myself nodding in agreement
Cutting down on meat? It’s easier if the judgement is cut out too Subscription
Everyone agrees we needed to eat more veggies, but the occasional good quality steak is fine too
Something for the ladies? Sports & energy drinks category report 2017 Video Subscription
A new generation wants to widen energy drinks’ appeal with low-sugar, natural lines. Will it work?
Protein can be a powerhouse for the food industry as well as the supplements trade Subscription
The British Dietetic Association has today warned ads for protein supplements are misleading young adults, so what’s the alternatives?
Wonka wellness: healthcare & supplements category report 2017 Video Subscription
The spirit of Wonka is alive in supplements as gummy bears with an extra vit hit, sprays and chews hit shelves
What's in the manifestos for food?
Sir, Childhood obesity has finally become a cross-party issue – about time
Candy Kittens plans to make its portfolio vegan-friendly Subscription
The adult confectionery brand has changed manufacturer to take out the beef gelatine in its high-end sweets
Finding the right balance
Sir, Retailers like Tesco are now acknowledging the pressure suppliers are under due to Brexit
Confectioners next in line for the levy treatment Subscription
It was only a matter of time before health campaigners came after other sectors in the war on sugar
It’s too late to talk TV ad watersheds. Social media is the regulatory battleground Subscription
Whoever is in No 10 after 8 June, it is clear that the food and drink industry will face a raft of new advertising restrictions, both in broadcast and other media, after the election dust settles
Poundland and Mondelez in legal wrangle over Toblerone-style bar
Pinot grigio added to Aldi Planeta Organico wine range
Londis' Wine Festival boosts sales by 60% across estate
Mars moves into healthier snacking with first new brand in 20 years
Cut sugar in dairy and fruit juice, PHE urges suppliers
North Sea cod wins back MSC certification
Craft beer is setting the agenda
Macsween lines recalled over botulinum control concerns
Britain's Biggest Alcohol Brands 2017: the battle for the booze aisles
Five contemporary ads that would risk the ASA’s wrath
Adverts face ASA clampdown on gender stereotypes
Greater clarity as to what craft beer is can only be helpful
Coffee giants vow to act on faecal bacteria in ice
Why are so few Brits prepared to pick fruit?
We are food citizens, not consumers
Overstocking costing convenience stores, says McCurrach
Where now for GSCOP?
What Unilever’s AI hiring experiment tells us about the future of grocery recruitment
Waitrose gives plastic bag funds to marine clean-up charity
