Health news – Page 48
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NewsPlant-based industry welcomes withdrawal of ‘anti-competitive’ EU law proposal
The dairy industry also welcomed the move, claiming the AM171 text had been altered in an inter-EU trilogue last week
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NewsSmash: Healthy food discount app for young people launches
Participating brands include Graze, Whitworths, Ugly Drinks, This, Meatless Farm and Deliciously Ella
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NewsWomen in Wholesale launch ‘Breakfast Briefings’ online presentations
WIW is also launching a new initialtive to fund 10 managers from across the wholesale sector to be trained as mental health first aiders
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NewsSnack a Jacks to undergo non-HFSS reformulation
Kickin’ Sweet Chilli Crispies and Smooooth Caramel Jumbo Ricecakes will be the first to undergo a recipe change
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NewsKellogg’s to cut salt and sugar in push to boost health credentials
The cereal giant plans to remove 10% of the sugar from its kids’ cereal range and at least 20% of the salt from the range
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NewsNourished owner Remedy Health secures $11m funding for 2021 growth push
The series A funding round values the business, founded by Melissa Snover in 2019, at almost $72m
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NewsGood Hemp claims ‘world first’ with plant-based hemp seed cream
Good Hemp has targeted its new ingredient dairy alternatives, prepared meals and ice creams
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NewsBenecol moves into soft cheese with ‘guilt-free’ spreadable trio
The health-orientated brand said the NPD would target lunch and snacking occasions
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NewsKind plans lobbying push ahead of HFSS clampdown
Kind has begun ‘initial conversations’ with PHE in a bid to change its bars’ classification
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NewsBerry Gardens snaps up Jessica Ennis-Hill for ‘category first’ push
The six-figure More Than Taste campaign will showcase the nutritional benefits of berries
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NewsCampaigners abandon AGM revolt after Tesco makes new obesity pledges
ShareAction was planning to stage a revolt at next month’s Tesco annual meeting
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NewsCity snapshot: Nestlé agrees $5.75bn Bountiful Company supplements deal
Nestlé has boosted its presence in the global nutrition and supplement market with the US$5.75bn acquisition of The Bountiful Company
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NewsUnilever boosts health and wellness exposure by buying sports nutrition brand Onnit
Onnit produces a range of supplements for improved cognitive function, mood and relaxation, gut health and immunity support
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NewsYakult pushes benefits of gardening in new marketing push
The fermented dairy drink’s Grow with Yakult campaign will give participants seeds for five Japanese vegetables
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NewsSupermarket veg campaign hits 100 industry signatories
The Peas Please initiative has reached a major landmark this week with 100 retailers, manufacturers and hospitality businesses signed up
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NewsSales of berries in double-digit growth during winter months
The effect of Covid-19 on consumer demand for health and in-home occasions has driven the rise
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NewsMultivitamin startup Feel secures £4.5m investment to fuel growth
Founded by Boris Hodakel in late 2019, the business has grown rapidly in its first year, with active subscriptions for its range of all-natural multivitamins and omega 3 and immunity-boosting supplements exceeding 21,000.
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NewsNestlé adds ‘simple’ Shreddies made with four ingredients
The cereal is made with wholegrain wheat, fruit purée, date syrup and “a pinch” of salt, and is non-HFSS
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NewsWild Nutrition supplements bags investment from Piper
Founded in 2013 by husband-and-wife team Henrietta and Charlie Norton, the business’ supplements are ethically and sustainably formulated by an in-house team using fully traceable ingredients.
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NewsCancer Research UK says new research shows need for HFSS promotions ban
The charity is urging government to fully implement its planned restrictions on junk food ads and promotions