All Health articles – Page 112
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NewsGovernment publishes plans for Soft Drinks Industry Levy
Dairy drinks are excluded from the tax, but the government will talk to dairy companies about reducing sugar
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NewsSoft drinks sugar levy stays - but legislation is postponed
It has emerged the Treasury has put back a decision on the rates to be paid under the levy until at least next Spring’s Budget
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NewsSoft drinks sugar levy 'divides industry', survey shows
Split feelings are proof FDF was wrong to challenge the tax, claim health campaigners
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NewsNestlé claims a way to reduce sugar in its confectionery by 40%
Scientists used new technology to hollow out sugar crystals so less needs to be used while products taste “just as good”
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NewsJamie Oliver sugar tax impact studied for levy support evidence
Scientists at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine have been measuring the effect on sales
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NewsPhilip Morris eyes end of traditional fag as new smokeless cigarette launches
The IQOS cigarette has launched in London and heats tobacco rather than burning it
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NewsGovernment rejects mandatory fortification of bread flour
The FSA, SACN and Food Standards Scotland had called for a programme of fortification to reduce the risk of birth defects
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NewsKellogg's and Nestlé under fire for sugar variations globally
A World Action on Salt & Health survey looked at 19 Nestlé and Kellogg’s products from 29 countries
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NewsYoplait slashes Petits Filous sugar by 17%
Leading kids’ yoghurt Yoplait has become the first brand to announce major reductions in sugar
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News'Bath of sugary drinks' claim challenged
The BSDA says data shows teenagers’ sugar intake from soft drinks is down 8%
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Comment & OpinionThe myth of 'eat less/move more'
Portion control is based on an erroneous idea that reducing pack sizes will lead to smaller waistlines
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Comment & OpinionGut response knows best
I’m not trying to be a killjoy, but as the Christmas season starts and over-indulgence sets in on all levels of our lives
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NewsSweeteners overtake sugar as soft drink ingredient
The major reformulation work means the dominance of sweeteners is likely to rapidly grow even stronger
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NewsWaitrose reduces sugar content by up to 30% in its cereals
The reformulation project will reduce sugar by an average of 15% in 27 Waitrose own-label cereals
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NewsStudy shows huge variations in amount of sugar in soft drinks
The Action on Sugar study, published in the BMJ Open, calls for government to take additional measures
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NewsBan children's junk food ads to fight obesity, urge experts
TV advertising of junk food should only be broadcast after 9pm watershed says report penned by 73 experts
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Analysis & FeaturesWill yoghurt's health halo go to pot under 125g cap?
Spectre of range reductions and public outrage won’t deter PHE’s new focus on portion control and not just on yoghurt
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Comment & OpinionShoppers want choice as well as health in soft drinks
Stefan Fageräng of Tetra Pak reflects on the drive to cut sugar in soft drinks
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NewsLucozade and Ribena to undergo massive sugar reductions
The Lucozade Energy Orange brand is set to see the most dramatic reduction, with 65% less sugar
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NewsTesco drops 5% soft drinks sugar cut in wake of levy
Tesco has been praised by health campaigners for taking huge amounts of sugar out of its products thanks to its reformulation