Health news – Page 19
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Koko Dairy Free rebrands kids milk alternative without allergens
The new Kids Free From M!lk has been developed in consultation with dietitians
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Recycling blueprint for councils welcomed as ‘first step’ to remedying chaos
Defra figures show that in 2021, 2.5 million tonnes of plastic waste was generated, with just 44.4% recycled
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UK study finds some seabirds are immune to bird flu
Preliminary investigations, in a small sample size of some species of seabird, revealed specific immunity to H5N1
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Multibuys on non-HFSS products increasing across big supermarkets
The Food Foundation tracks the number of multibuy deals offered by the traditional big four and Aldi
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Holland & Barrett opens first concessions in Tesco stores since pandemic
The two new openings are H&B’s first new UK Tesco concessions ‘for a while’
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Public health experts call for B Corp to introduce nutritional criteria
They claim a B Corp certification can be a ‘health halo’ for babyfood brands, misleading parents
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Supermarket fines proposed for missed HFSS targets under plans by Asda’s ‘nudge’ partner
The innovation charity says its plans will be targeted specifically at major food retailers, rather than suppliers
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Biotiful launches new plant-based gut health yoghurt alternative
The new range will initially feature two flavours, and will be available in Tesco
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Sainsbury’s becomes the first big four grocer to join GenM menopause network
GenM was launched in 2021 to help brands better cater to customers experiencing the menopause
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Oatly calls for climate labelling on all food and drink sold in UK
The campaign comes as new research has revealed 62% of the public are in favour of the introduction of carbon labelling on food and drink products
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Finnebrogue expands Naked meat range with new sausage and bacon lines
The brand has launched two new sausage recipes to support gut health, its first ever nitrate-free frankfurter and a thick-cut bacon steak
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Labour plans HFSS crackdown as supermarket bosses back calls for mandatory health targets
Asda and Sainsbury’s both told delegates at the party’s gathering in Liverpool they would support new laws to regulate the sales of unhealthy food
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Linda McCartney’s launches ‘best’ burger at Paris fashion show
The soya-based burger will hit the shelves of UK supermarkets in spring 2024 with a ‘mouth-watering, meaty texture’
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Veg Power partners with Aardman and Shaun the Sheep to inspire children to eat more veg
The two-year agreement has involved the creation of Shaun the Sheep branded resources across Veg Power projects
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Sunak looks to create ‘smoke-free generation’ with tobacco products ban
The move, which is expected to be confirmed in the King’s Speech on 7 November, would effectively raise the smoking age in England by a year every year
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Gut health brand Bio&Me adds gluten-free porridge pots
The breakfast pots were designed to offer a variety of plant-based ingredients believed to be beneficial to gut health
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Most food and agriculture companies don’t do enough to farm sustainably, research finds
WBA analysed the 350 most influential food and agriculture companies around the world to ensure the industry is held accountable
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Nestle accused of ‘falling short’ on HFSS pledges
Nestlé aims to grow the sales of its more nutritious products by 50% by 2030 compared to 2022 sales under its ‘Good food, Good life’ banner
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Slashing meat and dairy from diet poses health risks, government modelling shows
The committee’s calls have been the subject of huge focus in recent weeks after PM Rishi Sunak announced he had “scrapped” plans for a meat tax
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Srsly Low Carb hits crowd target as it aims for retail push
Health food brand Srsly Low Carb has hit a £200k crowdfunding target to roll out more of its products across the retail channel