Health news – Page 3
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NewsGSCOP-style fines proposed for supermarkets in war on calories
Nesta claims the impact of a sustained programme of calorie reduction across the UK’s biggest supermarkets could reduce obesity rates by a quarter within three years
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NewsScottish companies face most draconian clampdown yet on HFSS
Under the proposals, revealed in a new consultation today, the Scottish government said it would ban all promotions of HFSS products
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NewsNakd expands range of functional snack bars with Fruit & Fibre duo
The launch will be backed by a digital push, including a partnership with nutritionist Michelle Braude
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NewsSainsbury’s adds ‘Buy British’ section to its website
The new page spotlights over 450 100% British-sourced grocery products including fruit & veg, meat, dairy, eggs and chilled essentials
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NewsHenry Dimbleby calls for total ad ban on UPF and HFSS food
Dimbleby also called for the introduction of black octagon warning signs, such as those used in Chile, to be used on the front of packs of all UPFs and HFSS foods
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NewsReport ‘names and shames’ companies for reliance on food sales harming kids
Bite Back report also claims companies are spending huge fortunes targeting young people with advertising
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NewsSupermarkets urged to ‘embrace’ new sustainable town model
The Food Foundation is partnering with radical developer Human Nature Places to build nearly 700 homes on a brownfield site in Lewes, East Sussex
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NewsWhitworths calls for DFNS to be contributor to 5 a day
The brand is to publish an independent white paper later this year, highlighting the ‘far-reaching health benefits’ of DFNS
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NewsUltra-processed foods: inquiry launches call for evidence on risks
Last week, The Grocer revealed the majority of consumers believe they are bad for their health
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NewsCalorie reduction programme in crisis following big increases in families’ intake
The report from the calorie reduction programme found the vast majority of product categories had failed to get anywhere near their reduction targets from 2018 to 2024
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NewsHealth lobby backs government plans for food industry HFSS reporting
The proposals are understood to be in line to be published in May under the government and industry Food Data Transparency Partnership
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NewsShoppers fear ultra-processed foods bad for their health
More than two-thirds of consumers believe ultra-processed foods contribute to obesity
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NewsMrs Kirkham’s restarts cheese production after e.coli scare
In December the cheese company took the precautionary step of recalling various Lancashire cheese products because they may contain e.coli
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NewsLabour considering banning sales of energy drinks to under-16s
The proposal has reportedly been put forward for inclusion in the party’s manifesto
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NewsJörd oat drink to be relaunched as Arla Jörd with packaging redesign
The plant-based brand will become an official Arla sub-brand this month and will see packaging updated to feature the Arla name
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NewsPlant-based brands ‘in the dark’ on potential labelling rule changes
The guidance is expected to enforce tighter controls on branding and labelling on plant-based dairy alternatives
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News‘Micron-sized’ salt tech company MicroSalt lists
The company is also in talks with suppliers of ready meals and a fast food burger company
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NewsSustainable tuna claims ‘confusing’ British shoppers, finds MSC
Consumer research from the Marine Stewardship Council found that consumers wanted to buy products that helped the ocean
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NewsPrison food reform is ‘huge opportunity’ for wholesalers, says charity
The Food Matters in Prisons report, issued last month, calls for greater transparency and accountability around food procurement
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NewsHenry Dimbleby launches venture fund to back investment in health and eco food products
The investment firm will cover the environmental or health impacts of food to help improve food security or issues posed by climate change