Health news – Page 8
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NewsBrits in the dark over fibre health benefits as millions miss target
New research shows the average consumer thinks they should be getting just 12.4g of fibre a day, less than half of the government’s recommendation
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NewsFood strategy harmony breaks down as IGD defends role in talks
Several industry sources have raised concerns over IGD’s role in the talks
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NewsIncreasing minimum unit pricing in Wales ‘would reduce alcohol harm’, study finds
The study is likely to put further pressure on policymakers in England to introduce minimum unit pricing
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NewsBird flu vaccine programme would offer ‘poor value for money’
A government report recommended a series of actions including an on-farm vaccination trial in turkeys and exploring laboratory capacity for surveillance purposes
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NewsBite Back appoints Unicef childhood nutrition specialist as CEO
Former Bite Back chief executive James Toop has left to join Teach First
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NewsWindsor Framework’s final phase hitting NI availability for some products
Checks on food and drink via the third and final phase of the post-Brexit framework came into force on 1 July
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NewsCadbury insists Bournville recipe has ‘not changed’ in new-look launch
Cadbury’s ingredient list update coincides with a ‘modernised’ overhaul of the Bournville brand
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NewsIreland confirms delay to alcohol health warning labels
Legislation had been due to come into force from next May
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NewsTesco launches ‘ambitious’ new drive to tackle 5 a day crisis
A wave of new Clubcard Prices and other offers will be launched across the summer on fruit, veg and other nutritious snacks for children
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NewsHeinz unveils Mr Men pasta sauce with ‘hidden’ veg for kids
Heinz has created a new Mr Men character, Mr Ridiculously Good, for the launch
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NewsMoving Mountains debuts trio of ‘health hacking’ superfood dishes
Superfood Spicy Burger, Superfood Spicy Bites and Superfood Crispy Dippers launched through Ocado this week with a £3.50 price tag
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NewsModern Baker secures £2.5m investment for healthy UPF mission
The funding from the Series A round will support the next stage of the company’s six-year mission as it rolls out new products in biscuits, sweet bakery, breakfast cereals, ready meals and beverages
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NewsHenry Dimbleby warns government’s Food Strategy is ‘worthless’ without backing from PM
‘To guarantee success, the prime minister needs to step in,’ said Dimbleby
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NewsIreland to ‘delay introduction of alcohol health warnings’
The labelling requirements were set to be introduced from May 2026
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NewsPiccolo adds meals, smoothies and snacks for tots in NPD spree
The launches coincide with a ‘vibrant’ redesign for the brand
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NewsGrape Tree to take on Holland & Barrett with ambitious store expansion plan
‘We’re a little ray of sunshine in retail,’ Grape Tree managing director Nick Shutts told The Grocer
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NewsJunk food advertising ban: government consultation launched
The junk food ad ban consultation is aimed at ‘providing clarity in legislation regarding brand advertising’
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NewsData: 19 million UK adults ditch UPFs as health fears grow
Levercliff found awareness of UPFs had risen to 78% of consumers in June, compared to 62% in May 2024
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NewsNaturelly halts jelly pouch production following distribution losses
‘We just no longer have the big volume customers for this product,’ said Naturelly
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NewsTonic Health rapped by ASA for ‘misleading’ ad and duplicate reviews
The supplements brand claimed its Rest & Recover effervescent was ‘the best sleep supplement on the market’