Health news – Page 20
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NewsUS food tech startup BetterBrand launches low-carb bagels into Whole Foods
They are claimed to contain 90% fewer carbs and 250% more protein than a traditional bagel
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NewsHFSS restrictions ‘pushing shoppers to healthy products’
Sales of HFSS-compliant products held up better than their non-compliant equivalents in fresh food, frozen and impulse, found latest figures from NIQ
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NewsTesco launches new sensitive skin section in stores
The retailer has gone into partnership with skincare brand Aveeno for the pilots
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NewsSuperdrug to stop selling disposable vapes over environmental concerns
The decision means brands such as Vuse Go and Flavaah Bar will no longer be sold by the health & beauty retailer
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NewsVape and laughing gas thefts soar as calls to ban single-use devices grow
The rising thefts come in response to increasing demand for these goods
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NewsParma ham introduces updated production regulations for modern consumers
Parma ham has focused on reducing salt content during the production process to align with contemporary diet preferences
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NewsModern Baker wins grant to develop healthier biscuits and ready meals
This is the sixth successive grant awarded to Modern Baker by Innovate UK in six years, bringing its total investment support to £4m
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NewsThousands died due to failures in ‘voluntary’ salt reduction programme
Analysis in the Journal of Hypertension claimed results of the salt reduction programme had gone into reverse since it was taken over by Public Health England
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NewsObesity crisis: government to launch ‘healthy sales’ reporting system for all large food companies
The plans have been drawn up by a powerful food industry working group reporting to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), including Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons
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NewsHealth groups launch drive for HFSS taxes
Almost 40 campaign groups and medical royal colleges are calling on the next government to extend the soft drinks sugar levy to include a raft of new categories
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NewsKellogg’s commissions art exhibition to show efforts on salt and sugar
The company has commissioned eight up-and-coming artists from around the world to create a series of pieces made entirely out of salt and sugar
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NewsRosalind Brewer steps down as Walgreens Boots Alliance CEO
WBA lead independent director Ginger Graham has stepped in as interim CEO
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NewsIndustry calls for UK-wide ‘Not for EU’ label plans to be scrapped
An FDF survey found eight in 10 of the country’s biggest suppliers opposed a UK-wide approach to the post-Brexit requirements
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News‘We Eat Balanced’ AHDB marketing campaign to focus on ‘British’
AHDB had previously been restricted from using ‘British’ because of EU State Aid Rules, however, post-Brexit UK guidance opened the way for the switch
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NewsOnly one in five UK adults say they have consistently healthy relationship with food, finds M&S report
Nearly as many (19%) admitted they lacked the confidence in their knowledge to make healthy and balanced food choices
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NewsPopchips debuts ‘better-for-you’ popcorn duo
The NPD from Popchips offered something different to stablemate Butterkist’s popcorn ‘indulgent’ variants, said KP Snacks
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NewsNew demands for legal clarity on CBD sales
The #SaveOurCBD campaign warned further delays to regulation would cause “an existential threat” to producers
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NewsGood Food Programme recruits seven new challenger brands
Each will receive a £15,000 equity-free grant and benefit from two years of specialised branding support
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NewsYakult launches major rebrand and renames Yakult Light
From 28 August, Yakult Light will become Yakult Balance across Europe and the UK
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NewsAsda’s Northern Ireland stores first to use ‘Not For EU’ labels
The post-Brexit labelling requirement is not officially enforced until October