All Labelling articles – Page 51
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NewsDodgy takeaways prompt Which? calls for action on food fraud
Which? has called for action against fraud in the takeaway sector, after finding many lamb dishes had been adulterated…
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NewsSugar war professor Robert Lustig plans UK lecture tour
The US professor credited with launching the war on sugar has announced a UK lecture tour…
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Comment & OpinionMarketing food and drink to the unselfish consumer
Fat, salt, carbs and fibre are all nutritional elements that have been under the spotlight in the past decade…
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NewsTesco blames wrong signage for salmon marketed as Scottish
Tesco has blamed “wrongly placed” signs for a mix-up that resulted in Norwegian farmed salmon being promoted as Scottish in some of its stores.
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Comment & OpinionIs there a sweet solution to the sugar problem?
The sugar lobby has lost its war to keep a lid on the health risks posed by its product…
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Comment & OpinionWaitrose juice shake-up is a sign of the times
Almost overnight, fruit juice has become public health enemy number one…
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NewsGovernment to press ahead with plain tobacco packs
The government is “currently minded” to introduce legislation for standardised tobacco packs, health minister Jane Ellison told the House of Commons this morning.
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NewsWales weighs e-cig ban in public places and minimum unit pricing
The Welsh government has drawn up controversial plans to ban the use of electronic cigarettes in enclosed public places, and minimum unit pricing on alcohol.
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NewsFrozen food makers hit back at fruit and veg health study
Frozen food manufacturers have blasted a new study on 5-A-Day for “misleadingly” suggesting eating frozen fruit is not as beneficial as fresh.
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NewsASA backs JTI's anti-plain tobacco packaging ads
The ASA has revised its ruling on Japan Tobacco International’s anti-plain packaging adverts…
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Analysis & FeaturesBudget poses fresh questions over government high-alcohol battle
Does the Budget indicate a cosy relationship with brewers and distillers? Or are bingers still in the firing line?…
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NewsHealth chief attacks ‘irresponsible’ supermarket booze promos
The government’s chief medical officer today launched a robust attack on supermarkets, accusing them of using “deplorable” marketing methods on alcohol.
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NewsKettle withdraws sweet potato crisps over gluten fears
Kettle Foods has withdrawn some packs of the sweet potato crisps it only started rolling out to retailers this month.
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Comment & OpinionLocal means local
After all the excitement of the Budget last week, it was time for the alcohol industry to get back in the dock.
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NewsVogel's relaunch to flag up health benefits
Bread brand Vogel’s is being relaunched with refreshed packaging and an e-commerce website…
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Comment & OpinionBe well informed about wellness trends
Retailers will increasingly juggle health requirements of customers, government, consumer groups and health professionals…
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NewsDepartment of Health hybrid labelling scares off shoppers
The Department of Health’s new hybrid front-of-pack labelling system is causing huge confusion among consumers…
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NewsFears over 'alarming' decline in food authenticity tests
Local authorities ran half the number of food authenticity and labelling tests than they did five years ago…
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NewsFDF welcomes new Responsibility Deal pledge to reduce salt
FDF welcomes new Responsibility Deal pledge to reduce salt…
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Comment & Opinion
Sugar witchhunt is simplistic and infantile
Original estimates that suggested 50% of the population would be obese by 2050 now seem optimistic…