All Health articles – Page 8
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NewsTesco to roll out own label gut health range in 2025
The supermarket has applied to register the name ‘Gut Sense’ as a trademark
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Comment & OpinionMandatory sugar reduction is our only way out of obesity crisis
Sugary foods are almost inescapable for most children, says Dr Kawther Hashem, head of research and impact at Action on Sugar
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NewsPoliticians back call for bold National Food Strategy to tackle obesity
Three former prime ministers and 10 former health secretaries are among a raft of former leaders backing action in the new report published today
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Comment & OpinionLabour's collaboration with food industry turning to conflict
The new Labour government’s pledge to “work with food businesses” grows more unconvincing with every passing day
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NewsLittle Freddie babyfood pouches fail WHO sugar standard, despite claims
Little Freddie babyfood pouches fail to meet World Health Organization standards for on-pack sugar labelling, despite the brand claiming it is “always” reflective of the body’s guidelines.
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NewsFood transparency body faces shake-up as Labour increases outside scrutiny
The move comes with growing pressure on Labour to distance itself from food and drink companies in policy setting on areas such as obesity
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NewsPeanut allergy advice on mustard lifted as FSA investigation ends
The FSA issued an initial recall of 48 products after identifying contaminated mustard powder supplied by FGS Ingredients
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Comment & OpinionWhy we need traffic light labelling for ultra-processed foods
By adapting the familiar traffic light system, we can bring UPFs into the conversation without overwhelming the public, says Ben Davies, founder of Vypr
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NewsDisney launches branded fruit to boost kids’ consumption
The initiative, launching on 20 November, will see branded easy peel citrus and mini apples become available in Ocado
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Comment & OpinionHealthy innovation is crucial, but the information underpinning it must be accurate
Misleading consumers over the healthiness of a product not only provides an unfair advantage, it betrays the public’s trust
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Comment & OpinionLittle Freddie responds to ‘concerning’ babyfood sugar investigation
“Our independent nutritional testing results are exactly as we reflect on our packs,” says Little Freddie’s UK general manager Rich Keir
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NewsLittle Freddie babyfood pouches contain almost double advertised sugar levels
Little Freddie babyfood pouches have been found to contain higher levels of sugar than stated on pack labelling, with some products having almost double the amount of sugar listed in the nutritional information
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NewsCreed Foodservice continues education campaign with ‘brain food’ roundtable
The roundtable is part of the wholesaler’s campaign to improve nutrition in schools
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NewsChildren bombarded with ‘relentless’ pre-watershed HFSS ads, claims report
The report, published today by The Food Foundation, claims Haribo, Mars, Mondelez, PepsiCo and Kellogg’s dominated the TV ads shown
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Comment & OpinionWhy we need a truly regenerative system in chicken farming
We need to design a system as if nature had designed it – placing the bird at the centre, say Annie Rayner and Clare Hill, founders of Planton Farm
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Comment & OpinionWhy retailers must support families who rely on baby formula
Soaring formula prices are forcing cash-strapped parents to resort to desperate measures like shoplifting or watering down
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer’s New Product & Packaging Awards 2024: Personal care
It’s clear that a huge amount of thought has gone into this winning product, said our judges
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer’s New Product & Packaging Awards 2024: Functional & Lifestyle Drinks
This winner’s ingredient list is brimming with on-trend nutrients, but this doesn’t come at the expense of taste
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer’s New Product & Packaging Awards 2024: Healthier snacking
Pip & Nut combines its award-winning premium peanut butter with 100% locally sourced British oats supplied by Glebe Farm
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer’s New Product & Packaging Awards 2024: Food on-the-go
Health food brand The Gym Kitchen aimed to appeal to busy consumers looking for a hit of the macronutrient, even when pressed for time