Health news – Page 30
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NewsHumble Warrior closes third funding round to scale functional drinks brand
The third funding round at the company sees Nando’s grocery CEO Georg Gruber join as executive chairman and investor
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NewsNomadic Dairy goes beyond yoghurt with protein pudding duo
The Irish supplier’s products – available in vanilla and chocolate flavours – launched this week in Spar stores nationwide
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NewsBio & Me lands funds to boost gut health awareness
Rapidly growing challenger Bio & Me has secured a seven-figure investment as it seeks to further drive consumer awareness of the importance of gut health.
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NewsMedicine suppliers must prioritise convenience stores amid shortage, says Bestway
Key availability issues have been with Lemsip, Nurofen and Calpol, with demand superseding supply as the cold and flu season kicks in
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NewsHarry Kane invests in healthier doughnuts brand Urban Legend
Kane said he ‘very much admired’ the startup’s approach to making healthier versions of ‘the treats we all love’
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NewsPesticide levels double in some food products in a year, says new research
The proportion of bread containing two or more pesticides has almost doubled in the past year to 50%, according to new data from the Pesticide Action Network
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NewsTesco ‘5 for 4’ offer includes HFSS products: despite pledge to avoid them in multibuy deals
Tesco recently launched a “frozen essentials” offer for Clubcard users, which included HFSS products
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NewsTesco says younger shoppers have ‘deprioritised’ health in cost of living crisis
Tesco is launching a new awareness drive ahead of World Diabetes Day on 14 November, urging customers to visit its pharmacies to use a risk tool
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NewsRoam wins crowd backing to push sustainable sexual wellness brand into retail channel
Sexual wellness challenger Roam has raised almost £2m from the crowd as it prepares to expand beyond the DTC into retail.
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NewsFood safety watchdog warns Brits ‘taking food risks’ due to money pressures
Four in 10 people said they were worried about being able to afford food in the next month
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NewsFood Foundation renews call for mandatory reporting on health and sustainability
The Food Foundation’s annual report says retailers are making progress but accuses the out of home sector for making ’little or no effort’
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NewsElla’s Kitchen launches campaign for kids food play in schools
Government figures show almost one in three children are now beginning primary school diagnosed as overweight or obese
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NewsHenry Dimbleby demands government brings back ‘shelved’ health inequalities white paper
He called on new health secretary Thérèse Coffey to push ahead with the ban on multibuy promotions, including bogofs and the clampdown on junk food advertising
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NewsFeel aims to become household name following £10m investment round
DTC supplements challenger Feel has secured a £10m investment to maintain its rapid growth in the health and wellness category and boost brand awareness.
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NewsDefra introduces bird flu prevention zone – but no national housing order
The UK’s chief vets have warned returning migratory birds could bring more disease
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NewsWonky veg buyers number 4.8 million as cost of living crisis changes shopping habits
In October 2021, 14% of shoppers bought imperfect produce. One year later that number has now increased to 16.7%, according to Kantar
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NewsFree school meals for families on universal credit would be ‘huge boost’ for supply chain
New research conducted by accountants PwC on behalf of Impact on Urban Health claimed the move could inject up to £41.3bn into the economy
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NewsNestlé relaunches split pea milk alternative Wunda
The new design emphasises the yellow split pea and Wunda’s taste and nutritional values in a crowded category
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NewsSainsbury’s brings back Healthy Start top-up vouchers to support struggling families
Customers using the Healthy Start card at checkout will automatically receive a printed coupon to use towards fresh, frozen, and tinned fruit & vegetables
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NewsHolland & Barrett launches menopause support service in stores and online
Holland & Barrett said the move aimed to raise awareness and boost menopause education in order to help women struggling with symptoms