Health news – Page 28
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NewsEatlean launches first ready meal with Mac & Cheese meal
The NPD from the Joseph Heler-owned brand contains 50% less fat and 20% fewer calories than a standard mac & cheese
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NewsHolland & Barrett installs branded fixtures at three WH Smith Travel stores
A tailored range of vitamins and suncream will be available in three WH Smith stores
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NewsSourdough gets first-ever code of practice from bakers’ association
The ABIM document sets out suggested definitions for the labelling and marketing of sourdough bread products
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NewsAll English free-range eggs to become barn eggs by end of February
From today, eggs originating from free-range flocks in the east of England will need to be labelled as barn eggs, with the rest of England following from 27 February
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NewsNHS health app slammed for recommending biscuits, chocolates and crisps
The Good Choice badge was supposed to be used to highlight foods that are in line with the government’s current dietary recommendations
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NewsYoung families turning away from meat, fruit and veg in cost-of-living crisis
Over a quarter of parents of young children (27%) said they are buying less meat and 18% said they are buying less fruit and veg
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News‘First proof’ sugar tax has helped tackle obesity, claim researchers
The introduction of the tax in 2018 was associated with an 8% reduction in obesity among 10 and 11-year-old girls
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NewsEnvironment groups criticise government for emergency pesticide use
Defra approved an emergency temporary authorisation for the use of the neonicotinoid pesticide treatment on this year’s sugar beet crop
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NewsSainsbury’s launches drive-through to showcase new Flourish range
The supermarket launched the nutritional range in January
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NewsSuperdrug urges customers to donate hygiene products
Superdrug’s charity partner, Beauty Banks, has reported an 80% increase in demand in 2022 compared with previous years
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NewsBoots relaunches price lock campaign but scales back number of products included
Boots had a long-running price lock on over 1,500 own-label lines in 2022, lasting from June until the end of the year
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NewsSuperdrug Christmas sales up 16% as footfall recovers
Own brand lines were up 20%, while more shoppers took advantage of discounts for loyalty scheme members
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NewsNot enough fruit and veg in UK to meet 5 a day target, says new research
The research from the group found the total UK supply of fruit and vegetables before food waste amounted to 367g per day compared to the 400g intake recommendation
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NewsKeep yoga mat additives out of bread flour, government urged
Chemical substances used in yoga mats are at risk of being sold in the UK from next year
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NewsDr Vegan raises six-figure funding to fuel growth
The £566k raise from private investors follows the business hitting sales of £2m in 2022, its second year of trading.
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NewsMeatless Farm introduces eco-labelling to its core product range
The traffic light labelling system is designed to communicate the environmental impact of its products to consumers keen to reduce their environmental footprint
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NewsAsda changes yoghurt labelling from use by to best before dates
The use by dates on 28 lines of yoghurt packaging will be replaced by best before dates to help reduce household food waste
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NewsFarmison marks Horsegate anniversary with new traceability scheme
The upmarket online butcher started rolling out front-of-pack QR codes across its whole cut range this month
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NewsThe Simple Root launches vegetable-based cheese alternative
The new range is produced in the UK, made out of root vegetables and is rich in calcium and B12
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NewsCocos Organic launches dairy free Yog Tubes and light natural yoghurt alternative
The children’s yoghurt is made with organic coconut milk, real strawberry puree and natural banana flavourings and comes in a box of five