All Labelling articles – Page 38
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NewsPHE sugar report held back in favour of wider obesity message
The Grocer has learnt that the Department of Health (DH) made the decision to hold back the report in the last week
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NewsUse-by dates aren't used by two-thirds of Brits
A Mintel study of 1,500 UK consumers found 67% relied on smell, taste and sight, instead of use-by or best-before dates
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NewsChild health: BMA calls for unhealthy food ad restrictions and 20% sugar tax
A report published by the BMA calls on the government to launch a review of both broadcast and non-broadcast advertising
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NewsMajor diet changes needed to hit new SACN sugar levels warns BNF
“Huge changes” to diets are needed if consumers are to hit new targets on sugar and fibre, the BNF has warned
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NewsSunmagic unveils Hydra schools-compliant drinks
Sunmagic has launched its first ever sub-brand – an 11-strong range of school-compliant soft drinks.
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NewsFruit juice to stay on 5 a day product list despite calls for removal
Experts brought in to oversee overhaul of 5 a day message will call for clarification to restrict intake to no more than 150ml per day
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NewsPrime Minister set to personally lead war on sugar
Government intends to reveal sweeping package of measures to combat childhood obesity
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NewsHigh-strength craft beer NPD 'stifled by health lobby'
Pressure from the health lobby is holding back development of higher-strength premium beer in the UK…
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NewsFDF publishes new gluten labelling guide
The information is required under the Food Information to Consumers EU Regulation
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NewsResponsibility Deal on way out as government readies new regulation
The Department of Health is believed to be planning a consultation on proposed measures in the first two weeks of July
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NewsRSPCA Assured scheme plans 200% certification hike
The RSPCA’s Freedom Food animal welfare scheme is targeting a 200% increase in the amount of products certified…
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NewsNoble Foods forced to climb down on Big & Fresh health claim
Noble Foods insisted it had been planning to change its packaging anyway, and the Viva! complaint had nothing to do with it
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Category ReportHealthcare and supplements category report 2015
Is the sector’s golden age about to be cut short? And is there any weight to the scare stories?
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Comment & OpinionJoanna Blythman: Fatuous UK healthy eating advice is being challenged by US
Last century’s food demons – fat, cholesterol and salt – are being rehabilitated
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NewsCoca-Cola Enterprises reveals plans to slash 10% of calories by 2020
Coca Cola Enterprises has announced plans to cut calories across its entire portfolio by 10% in the next five years.
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NewsWeetabix and Fuel10k both launching protein-enhanced breakfast cereals
Two cereal suppliers are going head to head from next week in a bid to capture the hearts and wallets of protein-seekers.
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NewsDiet confusion reigns as consumers trim the fat
“There continues to be confusion as to what being healthy really means and what foods you should and shouldn’t eat”
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NewsRapeseed oil benefits flagged up by researchers
Scottish cold-pressed rapeseed oil could help reduce the risk of heart disease more than oils from other sources, researchers have claimed.
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Comment & OpinionFruit snack packs should be required to be more honest
Juice brands are forced to declare ‘from concentrates’ on packaging, but fruit snacking labelling doesn’t currently follow suit, leaving consumers confused and misled
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Analysis & FeaturesHoax is a lesson in the dark arts and bad science of junk food
Last week hoaxers came clean about a study - reported across the globe - that claimed eating a chocolate bar a day accelerated the weight loss of a low-carb diet