Health news – Page 24
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NewsLactalis launches non-HFSS Milkybar Gold crème dessert
The dessert is the first HFSS-compliant crème dessert to market in the chilled desserts category, said the brand
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NewsBird flu: UK poultry workers test positive
The UK Health Security Agency said further investigation is under way and precautionary contact tracing had been undertaken
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NewsTesco launches ‘veg-led’ mains as part of new vegetarian strategy
The retailer has launched the six-strong range to provide healthier vegetarian meal options
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NewsNon-sugar sweeteners increase risk of health issues, claims WHO
WHO researchers examined data from 283 studies conducted in adults, children, pregnant women or mixed populations
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NewsMake fruit & veg packaging more appealing to kids, urges Lidl
Lidl claims to be the first supermarket to introduce fruit & veg packaging aimed at children
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NewsFarming heads call for action on food security
Food bosses at the Westminster Food & Nutrition Forum criticised the government’s dismissal of a need for a national food strategy
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NewsDanone launches partnership with food poverty charity
The partnership with the charity, which uses surplus food to feed communities, will save 88 tonnes of surplus food from going to waste
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NewsNestlé withdraws ‘nutritious’ claim in row with Henry Dimbleby over Kit Kat Cereal
Dimbleby, who stood down as a special government adviser in March over lack of action on reformulation, said marketing surrounding the product had been misleading
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NewsHolland & Barrett acquires fitness technology startup Avie
The startup was founded by Charlie Leggate and Kit Logan, who will both join the H&B Wellness Futures Team
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NewsPladis looks set to expand Jacob’s range with Wholesomes launch
Supplier has applied to register the name Jacob’s Wholesomes with the IPO under class 30, covering crackers
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NewsWalkers claims it is halfway to healthier snacks sales target
The company said it was halfway towards its goal for 50% of sales to come from non-HFSS snacks or portions of 100 calories or fewer
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NewsMedia Bites 27 April: Reckitt Benckiser, CBI, John Lewis
The main business headlines this morning focus on Reckitt Benckiser appointing a new CEO, as well as the ongoing crisis at the CBI.
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NewsGillian Anderson launches functional soft drinks brand G Spot
The drinks are billed as offering something ‘between a purist health drink… and a mainstream soda’
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NewsCity snapshot: Nestlé first quarter volumes slip back as price hikes near 10%
Nestlé has reported organic growth of over 9% despite a dip in sales volumes. Plus ABF margins hit by cost inflation, Ocado to shut CFC, trading improves at McBride and all the rest of the latest news from the City
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NewsTesco to ditch use-by dates on 30 key own label yoghurt lines
The move to best-before dates would help reduce food waste, Tesco said
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NewsTonic Health launches £500k crowd round for US push
Tonic Health is closing in on a £500k fundraising target as the natural supplements start-up returns to the crowd for follow-on investment
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NewsScottish government ditches booze marketing clampdown
Retail leaders had warned shops could have been crippled by plans under a consultation launched in November
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NewsSuperdrug and Savers introduce flexible pay dates for employees
Superdrug has also introduced new staff discounts and given employees access to a free digital GP, mental health and nutritional consultations
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NewsSuperdrug to open 25 ‘bigger and better’ stores this year
The retailer said the investment showed it backs bricks and mortar following strong trading results
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NewsEgg sector urged to remain vigilant as bird flu restrictions end
The outbreak has resulted in more than 1.3 million egg-laying hens being culled