All Health & obesity articles – Page 7
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NewsM&S launches free fruit for children scheme in 20 stores
The upmarket grocer launched its Free Fruit for Children scheme last month
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Letters
Change the focus of promotions to healthier choices
”Why not increase promotions on healthier food and drink, shifting the focus away from junk food and empowering consumers to make healthier choices?”
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News
Livestock farmers slash antibiotic use by 40%
It comes as the FSA published the third year of results from its study on AMR campylobacter
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Waitrose promotes its 365 Steps to a healthier year
The latest issue of the Waitrose Health magazine is themed around the campaign
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FDF slams Lancet report on industry-government tie-ups
A new paper claims ‘partnerships between the corporate food sector and the government are a risk to public health’
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Analysis & Features
Food Foundation vegetable campaign hits ITV
The ‘Eat them to defeat them’ concept will air on ITV tonight (25 January)
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Letters
We must educate to solve the planetary health puzzle
There are broader issues to address in the UK in order to successfully implement the ‘planetary health diet’ guidelines
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Comment & Opinion
Promotions consultation: a burden that won't make an impact on obesity
Government should take a more holistic approach to the obesity battle, says Tim Rycroft, chief operating officer of the Food & Drink Federation
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News
Skinny Coffee Club acquires fellow ‘detox’ brand Bootea
Two controversial weight loss brands have merged, with Skinny Coffee Club acquiring Bootea.
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Analysis & Features
Will HFSS promotion bans lead to soaring business costs?
Government proposals could see sweeping bans across HFSS promotions. But will it happen, and can businesses cope?
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News
Health and plastic concerns will form key trends for convenience in 2019
Responsible retailing and balancing core ranges with specialisations will also be key trends, according to Him
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Comment & Opinion
How smaller portions can become the 'new normal'
There is overwhelming evidence that our food environments affect what we buy and eat
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News
Health secretary calls for end to 'nanny state interventions'
Matt Hancock said that too often policies had punished the majority rather than target intervention at the minority in need
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Comment & Opinion
Promotions consultation reflects government chaos, not commitment
The way the consultation has been handled doesn’t say much for government’s commitment to public health as a priority
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News
Junk food promotions crackdown proposal slammed as 'madness'
Government estimates the plan would cost businesses at least £90m a year
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JJ Foodservice offers discounts to takeaways in health push
The wholesaler is offering 10% off healthier eating products for a three-month period
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Comment & Opinion
Public Health England's Good Choice logo is a risky move
The new Good Choice logo could be extended to thousands of products
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News
PHE says 'Good Choice' logo could get bigger rollout
The government’s health boffins are said to be using the label as a “toe in the water”
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Comment & Opinion
Yet another new logo won’t make PHE’s campaigns any clearer
With its new campaign, PHE has again left the doors open to confusion, despite its good intentions
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News
Parents face 'huge confusion' over kids food crackdown
Some of the products being recommended in the push are among those in line to be barred from promotions under PHE’s ongoing review
