Health news – Page 92
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NewsRed Tractor sets out to fix beef standards 'Achilles heel'
Red Tractor Assurance (RTA) has defended plans to introduce tougher assurance standards for beef…
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NewsFree-from products see double-digit growth at Waitrose
Retailer says market has not yet peaked, plans to expand range
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NewsMandatory meat origin labelling proposal passed by European Parliament
Move would ensure more transparency throughout the food chain, and allow European consumers to be better informed, said committee chairman Giovanni La Via
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NewsMorrisons ends trial ban of energy drinks sales to under-16s
Much-publicised trial ban on the sale of energy drinks to children ends with no further action to be taken
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NewsPlain tobacco packaging proposals protested by retailers
NFRN members march on Department of Health to get point across on government plans
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NewsHealthy promos as common as junk food ones... but not as popular
Promotions on food classified as unhealthy had more impact on sales because they tended to be non-perishable products and were more likely to be stockpiled
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NewsBeloved brand aims to raise profile of 'superfood' dates
A premium food brand has been developed to raise awareness of dates as an ‘ancient superfruit’.
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News21% of lamb takeaway dishes found to contain undeclared meats
FSA warns ongoing substitution of lamb with cheaper meats remains a problem
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News'Sensationalist headlines' over saturated fat study criticised
Papers interpret study into 1980s health advice as evidence dairy fats not as unhealthy as claimed
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NewsDitch the Valentine's chocs and roses for lube, says Durex
Durex is encouraging couples to swap the chocolate and roses for pleasure gels in its latest campaign.
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NewsDaffodils are a danger warns Public Health England
Supermarkets have been warned the spring tradition of stocking daffodils at the front of stores is putting customers at ri…
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NewsReview of unhealthy ads targeted at children is relaunched after failing to reach conclusion
Committee of Advertising Practice has to start again after months of research reveal nothing
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NewsInterest groups slam new alcohol brand awareness survey
New survey claims children more aware of alcohol brands than other major food brands
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NewsSugar: taxpayer to fund Aussie-style 'shock' ads
Anti-sugar campaigners are set to launch a wave of shock adverts, funded by the taxpayer…
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NewsDairy Crest rolls out 40% less sugar Frijj milkshakes
Dairy Crest is launching a range of Frijj milkshakes that contain 40% less sugar than…
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NewsMEPs demand origin label on meat ready meals
MEPs have called for mandatory country of origin labelling on processed foods such as burgers and ready meals…
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NewsPlain tobacco packaging under threat from Conservative rebels
Government accused of bungling reforms
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NewsResponsibility Deal isn't working, say campaigners
Report suggests that calls to curb sugar amounts in cereal have met with a mixed response from the major grocers
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NewsSainsbury's teams up with The Beano for healthy kids push
Sainsbury’s has hauled in Dennis the Menace and the Bash Street Kids in an attempt to persuade children to lead healthier, more active lifestyles. The supermarket group has joined forces with The Beano, one of Britain’s best-loved comics to launch the 2015 Active Kids campaign which will ...
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NewsDanepak claims bacon first with 30% less salt in curing process
Danepak owner Tulip has claimed an industry first with a new curing process that is being used to reduce salt…