All Labelling articles – Page 41
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NewsAction on Sugar slams WHO sugar report
Campaigners angry at WHO’s science behind recommendation for low sugar intake is considered “conditional” and not backed by strong evidence
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Analysis & FeaturesSlash recommended sugar intakes, WHO tells governments
WHO admits evidence is shaky, but political hot topic shows no sign of dying down with SACN recommendations on the horizon too
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NewsBerry growers launch new campaign to push weightloss benefits
Campaign follows a four-month research trial conducted by Loughborough University
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NewsFruit juice given clean bill of health for 5 a day by experts
Members of an expert panel have told the DH to reject calls for fruit juice to be excluded from its official 5 a day logo…
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NewsProposal to make proxy tobacco purchase illegal welcomed by retailers
Regulations would put responsibility on purchasing adults rather than retailers, would include e-cigs
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NewsSugar totals in energy drinks labelled "disgraceful"
Research by Action on Sugar showed that out of a total of 197 energy drinks surveyed, 78% would receive a red label for sugars per serving
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News"Demonisation" of sugar having real impact on consumer
Over a quarter (27%) said they have checked food labels for sugar content more often than they did 12 months ago
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NewsFood product recall levels down 43% since before Horsegate
The number of food product recalls in the UK has plummeted by nearly half since before the horsemeat scandal…
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NewsPasta and spuds to the fore as DH model cuts sugar... and fat
A new Eatwell plate developed by the DH has proposed consumers should bulk up diets with pasta, potatoes and bread…
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Analysis & FeaturesCould nut contamination scandal eclipse Horsegate?
The discovery of nut protein in spice products such as fajita kits and chilli seasoning has been a wake-up call for the food industry
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NewsBeetroot juice shown to lower risk of heart disease
Those consuming beetroot juice experienced an improvement of around 20% in blood vessel dilation capacity
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NewsNuts found in cumin products as FSA launches urgent inquiry
Substitutions come as a result of poor cumin crop and subsequent price rise, with substitutions posing serious risk to nut allergy sufferers
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NewsHealthier food positioned for sharp growth, survey claims
Britons are most willing to pay a premium price for products that are “all natural”, “gluten free” or “organic”, according to research
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NewsRed Tractor sets out to fix beef standards 'Achilles heel'
Red Tractor Assurance (RTA) has defended plans to introduce tougher assurance standards for beef…
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NewsFree-from products see double-digit growth at Waitrose
Retailer says market has not yet peaked, plans to expand range
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NewsMandatory meat origin labelling proposal passed by European Parliament
Move would ensure more transparency throughout the food chain, and allow European consumers to be better informed, said committee chairman Giovanni La Via
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NewsMorrisons ends trial ban of energy drinks sales to under-16s
Much-publicised trial ban on the sale of energy drinks to children ends with no further action to be taken
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NewsPlain tobacco packaging proposals protested by retailers
NFRN members march on Department of Health to get point across on government plans
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NewsHealthy promos as common as junk food ones... but not as popular
Promotions on food classified as unhealthy had more impact on sales because they tended to be non-perishable products and were more likely to be stockpiled
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Comment & OpinionTaking health advice with a pinch of salt
After another misleading headline this morning, how are we meant to interpret studies into “unhealthy” food with any clarity?