Health news – Page 88
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NewsSupermarkets strike back in sugar war with previously unreleased Department of Health calorie figures
’Thousands of tonnes of sugar’ removal claim as BRC releases figures submitted to government but kept under wraps
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NewsWelsh minimum alcohol price move raises prospect of legal action
Minimum price per unit of 50p mooted by Welsh Assembly, similar move in Scotland mired in lawsuit
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NewsGovernment slammed over PHE sugar report delay
Various industry bodies have strongly criticised the decision to roll the PHE report into a wider strategy
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NewsHolding back PHE's sugar report is the first step towards a practical approach to obesity
Reining in Public Health England ahead of a wider blitz on obesity is a wise move
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NewsPHE sugar report held back in favour of wider obesity message
The Grocer has learnt that the Department of Health (DH) made the decision to hold back the report in the last week
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NewsUse-by dates aren't used by two-thirds of Brits
A Mintel study of 1,500 UK consumers found 67% relied on smell, taste and sight, instead of use-by or best-before dates
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NewsChild health: BMA calls for unhealthy food ad restrictions and 20% sugar tax
A report published by the BMA calls on the government to launch a review of both broadcast and non-broadcast advertising
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NewsMajor diet changes needed to hit new SACN sugar levels warns BNF
“Huge changes” to diets are needed if consumers are to hit new targets on sugar and fibre, the BNF has warned
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NewsSunmagic unveils Hydra schools-compliant drinks
Sunmagic has launched its first ever sub-brand – an 11-strong range of school-compliant soft drinks.
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NewsFruit juice to stay on 5 a day product list despite calls for removal
Experts brought in to oversee overhaul of 5 a day message will call for clarification to restrict intake to no more than 150ml per day
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NewsPrime Minister set to personally lead war on sugar
Government intends to reveal sweeping package of measures to combat childhood obesity
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NewsAdvertising to kids facing tough new clampdown
The Department of Health is planning to clamp down on advertising to children…
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NewsHigh-strength craft beer NPD 'stifled by health lobby'
Pressure from the health lobby is holding back development of higher-strength premium beer in the UK…
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NewsFDF publishes new gluten labelling guide
The information is required under the Food Information to Consumers EU Regulation
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NewsFruit Heroes sets up Facebook chat about healthy eating
Fruit snacking brand Fruit Heroes is hosting a Facebook webchat to help answer parents’ questions…
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NewsResponsibility Deal on way out as government readies new regulation
The Department of Health is believed to be planning a consultation on proposed measures in the first two weeks of July
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NewsJamie Oliver sugary drinks move misguided, says soft drinks industry
BSDA director general Gavin Partington said industry efforts to help consumers make healthier lifestyle choices were proving far more effective than any tax
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NewsRSPCA Assured scheme plans 200% certification hike
The RSPCA’s Freedom Food animal welfare scheme is targeting a 200% increase in the amount of products certified…
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NewsNoble Foods forced to climb down on Big & Fresh health claim
Noble Foods insisted it had been planning to change its packaging anyway, and the Viva! complaint had nothing to do with it
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NewsCoca-Cola Enterprises reveals plans to slash 10% of calories by 2020
Coca Cola Enterprises has announced plans to cut calories across its entire portfolio by 10% in the next five years.