Health news – Page 72
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NewsKids believe cheese comes from plants in BNF survey
Tomatoes grow underground, pasta comes from animals and cheese is from plants were some statements made by children
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NewsSpoilt Pig rolls out first 'Raised Without Antibiotics' bacon
The range will roll out in major retailers including Tesco and Morrisons later this month
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NewsHigh fat, sugar and salt foods set for 'healthier' labelling
Six of the world’s biggest food and drink companies have unveiled their initial plans to change the UK’s traffic lights/GD
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NewsVitamin D supplement sales boosted by medical reports
As well as bone and muscle health, new research suggests vitamin D also prevents common cold
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NewsCoeliac UK urges DH not to end gluten-free prescriptions
DH launched a consultation in March on whether to make changes to availability of gluten-free foods on prescription
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NewsConfectionery should face minimum pricing, say doctors
A motion is due to be heard at the British Medical Association’s annual representative meeting later this month
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NewsWhat's in the manifestos for food?
Sir, Childhood obesity has finally become a cross-party issue – about time
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NewsIGD revamps commercial websites and debuts new logo
Websites have easier navigation and can be used across all devices, says IGD
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NewsFinding the right balance
Sir, Retailers like Tesco are now acknowledging the pressure suppliers are under due to Brexit
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NewsTesco gives out 20 millionth item in Free Fruit for Kids push
Initiative launched in 801 stored last July after a suggestion by staff member Maria Simpson
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NewsTesco signs up Spoon Guru to help with special diet searches
The new service will be launched on the Tesco.com mobile app from next week
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NewsCalls for sweets and chocolate to face sugar levy
Action on Sugar says it is wrong that confectionery should escape a tax
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NewsTargeted ads threaten junk food ad restrictions, says CAP
New CAP guidance will also cover targeted advertising being used by alcohol and gambling companies
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NewsVape shops get JTI toolkit on preventing underage e-cig sales
Toolkit includes booklet for training staff, in-store warning poster and window sticker
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NewsBidfood campaign encourages children to eat a healthier breakfast
Better Breakfast will see the wholesaler work with schools to help them ‘build a better breakfast club’
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NewsSainsbury's revamps food-to-go range to include 21 new products
A choice of three Asian buns – char sui pork, bulgogi beef and honey & soy chicken – hit the shelves this week
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NewsLabour promises to restrict pre-watershed junk food TV ads
Restrictions form part of party’s plans to address ’urgent challenge’ of childhood obesity
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NewsSugar levy 'hugely misunderstood' by UK consumers, Nielsen survey reveals
No-one knew the levy only applied to soft drinks in Nielsen survey of 500 consumers
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NewsTesco accused of 'mixed messages' by cutting HFSS & healthy food prices
Tesco is using its power aisles to encourage shoppers to ditch high fat, salt and sugar products in favour of healthier options
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NewsTesco cuts fresh produce prices to encourage healthy eating
The Little Helps to Healthier Living campaign starts tomorrow and will run until the end of May