All Labelling articles – Page 15
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NewsGovernment report recommends plain packaging for unhealthy foods
CMO Sally Davies said the voluntary reformulation programme has failed to tackle the obesity crisis
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Comment & OpinionTime for a change on low and no-alcohol drinks labelling?
The law around how UK suppliers must describe these products is holding back the market and needs to change, argues Infinite Session CEO Chris Hannaway
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NewsBenecol boosts ‘cholesterol-busting’ plant matter in range reformulation
The new formula will contain more than double the amount of plant stanols per pot
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NewsPret a Manger set to complete rollout of full ingredient allergen labelling
The initiative forms a key part of Pret’s Allergy Plan, launched in May this year
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News‘Unnecessary’ levels of salt in sauces and marinades
The campaign group found 54% of products tested were high in salt and would receive a red traffic light
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NewsPeanut allergy research reveals impact of sleep deprivation
The FSA-funded research has been described as “hugely significant” for peanut allergy sufferers
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NewsUnilever criticised over Latin America food fortification claims
Levels of zinc, iron and vitamins in Maizena atole products in Mexico were lower than claimed, says report
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NewsUK vaping industry distances itself from growing alarm in US
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the US reported last week a “multistate outbreak of lung disease” associated with vaping
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NewsArla to encourage ‘sniff-test’ by ditching use-by dates
The dairy co-op will change to best before dates by the end of the year
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NewsDrinkaware targets middle-aged drinkers with fresh push
It is a continuation of its Drink Free Days campaign
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NewsAdvertising Association urges rethink on new HFSS restrictions
Recommendations contained within the government’s childhood obesity strategy include banning HFSS commercials for both TV
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NewsCampaign groups call for ‘calorie tax’ on high-fat foods
The organisations claim fat is a bigger contributor to calories in the diet than sugar
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NewsMondelez to introduce ‘100 calorie cap’ on all children’s treats
Mini Fingers and Cadbury Animals will see their calories cut ‘as early as next month’
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Comment & OpinionLow-calorie sweeteners like aspartame are safe
Low-calorie sweeteners are safe and have been approved by all leading health authorities around the world for decades, writes Gavin Partington of the BSDA
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Comment & OpinionDon’t believe the chemical food lobby. Aspartame use must stop
A damning new report makes clear aspartame’s safety was never truly established, says Joanna Blythman
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NewsEat switches to bespoke holders in push for clearer allergen labelling
The new specially designed holders are larger to allow for better visibility of allergen details
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Analysis & Features‘Junk’ brands ramp up use of multibuy promotions
Multibuys accounted for almost a fifth (18.6%) of total featured space promotions in the mults in the four weeks to 13 Jul
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NewsSupermarkets are helping fuel the obesity epidemic, says report
One in five shoppers said supermarkets caused them to go “off track” when dieting according to a report by the Royal Society for Public Health and Slimming World
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat’s in the new health green paper for food and drink?
New post-Brexit health labelling is just one suggestion – but will Boris Johnson have the appetite?
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Comment & OpinionGovernment’s public health policies are a farce. What now?
The Department of Health’s new green paper suggests a government clutching at straws. Can a new PM change things?