All Labelling articles – Page 47
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NewsMajor salmonella outbreak hits UK
A national outbreak of salmonella that has so far affected 156 people may have come from a single source, Public Health England has said.
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NewsExcess salt consumption linked to 1.65 million deaths worldwide
Consuming more than 2 grams of salt a day is a major contributing factor to more than 1.65 million deaths from heart disease every year, new research has suggested.
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NewsJuiceburst readies ‘schools approved’ soft drinks range
Juiceburst has announced the launch of a “schools approved” range of soft drinks ahead of upcoming government legislation.
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NewsCreative Nature secures Tesco listing for cacao products
A health food brand that went on sale in Tesco stores as part of a food fair has secured a listing in 240 stores.
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NewsDrinks trade hits back at call for on-pack health warnings
Alcohol misuse was unlikely to be reduced by “heavy-handed” health warnings on drinks, claim drinks industry insiders.
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NewsVegesentials gains listing in 100 Tesco stores
Soft drinks brand Vegesentials has secured a listing in 100 Tesco stores.
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NewsPlain tobacco packs consultation: health groups and traders respond
The government’s consultation on draft regulations for plain tobacco packs closes today. Here’s what traders and health groups had to say.
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NewsCampaigners petition the PM against plain tobacco packaging
Campaigners opposed to plain tobacco packaging have submitted more than 50,000 protest letters to the PM…
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NewsMorrisons burger ad rapped for failing to promote healthy eating
The Advertising Standards Authority has banned one of Morrisons’ TV adverts for failing to promote healthy eating.
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Comment & OpinionSugar tax supporters must heed Europe’s lessons
Doubtless calls for a sugar tax will soon be back. But there are clear signs that they are a political minefield for any government foolish enough to bring them in.
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NewsSugar tax used by EU soft drinks firms to boost margins
So-called “sugar taxes” lead to retailers and suppliers boosting profit margins on full-sugar and diet drinks…
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NewsManuka honey health claims should be removed says NZ
New Zealand has moved to clamp down on health claims about manuka honey…
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NewsTesco claims lead on super-strength beer and cider curbs
Tesco said this week it was years ahead of its rivals in removing super-strength beer and cider…
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NewsNairn's lower-sugar Astro Bites kids' biscuits enter Waitrose
Oatcake brand Nairn’s has secured a national listing for its lower-sugar kids’ biscuits…
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NewsSoft drink sales tipped to slump as shoppers snub sugar
One in four consumers - and a third of 16 to 24-year-olds - are drinking fewer fizzy soft drinks than six months ago, according to new research from Mintel.
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NewsFSA food origins study uncovers single labelling issue
A Food Standards Agency study into the origins of foods stated to be from the UK and Ireland has uncovered just one issue with country of origin labelling
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Comment & OpinionA new front in the war on obesity
Could local authorities pick up the baton from central government in the battle to get consumers eating healthier food?
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Analysis & FeaturesRevealed: one in four binge on chocolate sharing bags
Sharing bags? Pah. More than half of us eat confectionery from packs intended for sharing, according to an exclusive poll for The Grocer
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NewsCat poison by insecticide fears tackled by Bob Martin Petcare
Bob Martin Petcare is reclassifying its products containing the insecticide permethrin as pharmacy-only…
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NewsShopper poll reveals popularity of country of origin labels
The majority of UK shoppers check the country of origin when purchasing food, drink, household products and even petfood…