Health news – Page 93
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NewsFSA 'mostly on track' with Horsegate recommendations
The FSA said it would meet all recommendations, though it admitted eight were running behind schedule.
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NewsBritvic axes Robinsons full-sugar fruit squashes
Britvic is axing all full-sugar lines from its Robinsons fruit squash in a brand relaunch…
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NewsLabour to carry on with obesity pledges if it comes into power
Labour will persevere with pledges under the Responsibility Deal for at least another three years if it wins the election…
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NewsCider suppliers on alert as Portman Group issues 9% lager ban
Cider manufacturers have been warned they could be next in a growing industry purge of high-strength alcohol products…
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NewsAldi slammed for stocking energy drinks in new 'health lanes'
Aldi has been lambasted by health campaigners for stocking high-sugar energy drinks in its new ‘health lanes’…
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NewsPlain tobacco packaging government regulations will make category "much harder" says major wholesaler
P&H tries to stay positive in light of plain packaging revelations
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NewsHealth body launches Institute of Food Safety, Integrity & Protection
A new membership organisation dedicated to tackling food safety and authenticity issues has been formally launched by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH). The Institute of Food Safety, Integrity & Protection (TIFSIP) was initially unveiled last summer and counts food fraud expert Professor Chris Elliott as its advisory board ...
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NewsFood labelling should be used to help consumers make better choices, says report
Report calls on Defra to do more research and leard co-ordination efforts in push for more informative packaging
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NewsPlain tobacco packaging announcement: the industry reacts
Government move slammed as “unnecessary, illogical, and plain nonsense”
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NewsTobacco packaging to go plain in a hurry
Government moves to standardise all tobacco packaging before the general election after years of wrangles
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NewsHK Scan cuts down on salt & e-numbers in meatball range
Nordic meat company HK Scan has given its Swedish meatballs a healthy overhaul…
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NewsSpecial Brew to be removed from sale after complaint upheld
Retailers will be told not to order high ABV 500ml cans from March 31st
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NewsRetailers agree common principles for alcohol sales as Labour threatens crackdown
Retailers say further Labour action is unnecessary, as industry is successfully regulating itself
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NewsLabour proposes restrictions on fat, salt, and sugar in food marketed to children
Restrictions on cheap alcohol also mooted as shadow health secretary announces possible measures
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NewsHeck expands chicken range with Italia meatballs at Tesco
Premium sausage brand Heck has responded to demand for healthier options by expanding its chicken range…
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NewsTesco set to lead in the fight against obesity
Tesco is relaunching its health and wellbeing service after promising to “shift the agenda”…
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NewsMorrisons to sponsor Great Run series of events for next four years
Supermarket sees tie-up as extension of commitment to health
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NewsYoghurt brand The Collective slashes sugar by up to 15%
Dairy brand The Collective has reduced sugar levels across its yoghurts…
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NewsAsda continues 'war on sugar', cuts 3.25bn calories from own-brand drinks
Cut equates to a 22% fall in sugar levels in Asda soft drinks range
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NewsTesco partners with health charities in obesity campaign
Supermarket to raise £30m with British Heart Foundation and Diabetes UK