Health news – Page 60
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NewsDefra promises 'pragmatic' approach to food labelling in event of no-deal Brexit
New guidance issued today confirmed some technical changes would be required “from day one” after exit day.
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NewsNestlé joins Swiss research programme into sustainable foods
Future Foods Initiative’s first research projects will focus on plant-based nutrition and ancient plant varieties
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NewsM&S launches free fruit for children scheme in 20 stores
The upmarket grocer launched its Free Fruit for Children scheme last month
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NewsPret to introduce full ingredient labelling at all UK stores
The sandwich chain has been piloting full ingredient labelling at a shop in Victoria, London since November
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NewsLivestock farmers slash antibiotic use by 40%
It comes as the FSA published the third year of results from its study on AMR campylobacter
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NewsWaitrose promotes its 365 Steps to a healthier year
The latest issue of the Waitrose Health magazine is themed around the campaign
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NewsFDF slams Lancet report on industry-government tie-ups
A new paper claims ‘partnerships between the corporate food sector and the government are a risk to public health’
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NewsDefra unveils plans to tighten allergen labelling laws
The proposals could go as far as seeing full ingredient labelling required by law on food-to-go products
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NewsCampaigners urge better out-of-home nutritional information
Diabetes UK also wants restaurants to introduce information on carb content on menus and use a traffic light system
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NewsGenie claims UK first with 'living' soft drinks duo
They contain active cultures billed as promoting gut health, similar to kombucha
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NewsDeliveroo to add takeaway food calorie counts
A poll commissioned by Deliveroo found the majority of customers wanted menus to include dish calorie counts
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NewsSkinny Coffee Club acquires fellow ‘detox’ brand Bootea
Two controversial weight loss brands have merged, with Skinny Coffee Club acquiring Bootea.
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NewsHealth and plastic concerns will form key trends for convenience in 2019
Responsible retailing and balancing core ranges with specialisations will also be key trends, according to Him
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NewsBrewDog to release alcohol-free version of Punk IPA
It will join Nanny State and Raspberry Blitz in the brand’s catalogue of virtuous brews
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NewsHealth secretary calls for end to 'nanny state interventions'
Matt Hancock said that too often policies had punished the majority rather than target intervention at the minority in need
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NewsJunk food promotions crackdown proposal slammed as 'madness'
Government estimates the plan would cost businesses at least £90m a year
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NewsJJ Foodservice offers discounts to takeaways in health push
The wholesaler is offering 10% off healthier eating products for a three-month period
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NewsPHE says 'Good Choice' logo could get bigger rollout
The government’s health boffins are said to be using the label as a “toe in the water”
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NewsParents face 'huge confusion' over kids food crackdown
Some of the products being recommended in the push are among those in line to be barred from promotions under PHE’s ongoing review
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NewsOver half of government's salt reduction targets met
The first progress report from PHE found retailers made more progress in cutting back on salt than manufacturers