All Health articles – Page 47
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NewsYuka health app launches petition for aspartame ban amid cancer links
Yuka said it planned to use consumer power to force the hand of governments across Europe and the UK
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NewsMicroSalt raises £2.3m in preparation for surging demand for less salt
The low-sodium salt producer completed a multimillion-pound raise to ramp up its inventory to meet anticipated demand from snack manufacturers looking to make healthier products
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NewsMedia Bites 3 February: Trump tariffs, Diageo ‘hangover’ and full-fat milk resurgence
Trump’s warnings to the EU and UK have been the hot topic in the papers this morning
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NewsLabour accused of ‘ducking’ action to tackle obesity crisis
Yesterday health secretary Wes Streeting rejected a series of calls for intervention in a report by the House of Lords
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NewsStreeting rejects Lords measures to ‘hold industry to account’ on obesity
Campaign groups had hoped that the new Labour government would cave in to calls from the Lords for the targets to be made mandatory
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NewsWaitrose kicks off major push on ‘non-ultra processed’ products
Waitrose is ’ramping up’ its focus on ’non’ UPFs throughout 2025, and has invited suppliers to help
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NewsSustainable seafood attracting more UK spend than ever, MSC finds
There was a 12% growth in purchasing compared with the previous year, according to a report published by the Marine Stewardship Council
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NewsHealthy food price rises double that of unhealthy, finds report
The Food Foundation’s Broken Plate report reveals healthier foods grew more expensive at twice the rate of less healthy options over the period
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Range PreviewSee the range: Waitrose expands FreeFrom with new sweet treats
Waitrose has expanded its FreeFrom lineup with 12 new products, responding to its growing demand for specialist dietary foods
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NewsAvian influenza prevention zone declared for whole of England
The move was made by the UK chief veterinary officer following the escalating number of cases of bird flu
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Comment & OpinionDiet-related chronic disease costs us £268bn. Where’s the outrage?
The announcement of this huge number should have catapulted our prime minister into immediate action on our food system, says Dan Crossley, executive director at the Food Ethics Council
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NewsFSA appoints former Ofcom boss as new CEO
She has also held senior civil service roles in the Ministry of Justice, the Cabinet Office and the Northern Ireland Office
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NewsShoppers failing on 5 a day while half won’t experiment with new fruit and veg: Riverford
Over three-quarters (77%) of people polled by Riverford admitted they don’t eat the recommended five pieces of fruit and veg a day
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Comment & OpinionMeat-free needs to stop talking about meat
Successful meat-free brands will be those that focus on offering a nutritional profile over and above what meat can offer, says Alice Pilkington, principal analyst, Mintel Food & Drink
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Category ReportCereal gets a spruce-up: cereals category report 2025
Britain’s biggest cereal brands have seen volume sales crumble in the face of soaring prices. How are they renovating their ranges?
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NewsLidl claims a UK supermarket first with fibre food sales target
It aims to increase the tonnage of fibre it sells by 20% by 2026
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NewsMedia Bites 21 January: cider copyright ruling, Morrisons vs protesters, ‘forever chemicals’
Aldi has been defeated by Thatchers in a legal battle over a copycat cloudy lemon cider
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NewsTesco unveils Gut Sense and High Protein ranges in own-label shake-up
The ranges were developed in response to shopper demand, said Tesco
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Comment & OpinionHealthy ultra-processed food is possible – and necessary
It’s not that you process, it’s what you process and with what motive, says Leo Campbell, co-founder of Modern Baker
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NewsLidl ditching packaging that appeals to kids from sugary sweets and snacks
The move includes eliminating design elements such as 3D or animated shapes and ‘playful product names’ that do not reflect the product itself