Health news – Page 104
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NewsMEPs demand origin label on meat ready meals
MEPs have called for mandatory country of origin labelling on processed foods such as burgers and ready meals…
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NewsPlain tobacco packaging under threat from Conservative rebels
Government accused of bungling reforms
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NewsResponsibility Deal isn't working, say campaigners
Report suggests that calls to curb sugar amounts in cereal have met with a mixed response from the major grocers
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NewsSainsbury's teams up with The Beano for healthy kids push
Sainsbury’s has hauled in Dennis the Menace and the Bash Street Kids in an attempt to persuade children to lead healthier, more active lifestyles. The supermarket group has joined forces with The Beano, one of Britain’s best-loved comics to launch the 2015 Active Kids campaign which will ...
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NewsDanepak claims bacon first with 30% less salt in curing process
Danepak owner Tulip has claimed an industry first with a new curing process that is being used to reduce salt…
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NewsFSA 'mostly on track' with Horsegate recommendations
The FSA said it would meet all recommendations, though it admitted eight were running behind schedule.
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NewsBritvic axes Robinsons full-sugar fruit squashes
Britvic is axing all full-sugar lines from its Robinsons fruit squash in a brand relaunch…
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NewsLabour to carry on with obesity pledges if it comes into power
Labour will persevere with pledges under the Responsibility Deal for at least another three years if it wins the election…
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NewsCider suppliers on alert as Portman Group issues 9% lager ban
Cider manufacturers have been warned they could be next in a growing industry purge of high-strength alcohol products…
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NewsAldi slammed for stocking energy drinks in new 'health lanes'
Aldi has been lambasted by health campaigners for stocking high-sugar energy drinks in its new ‘health lanes’…
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NewsPlain tobacco packaging government regulations will make category "much harder" says major wholesaler
P&H tries to stay positive in light of plain packaging revelations
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NewsHealth body launches Institute of Food Safety, Integrity & Protection
A new membership organisation dedicated to tackling food safety and authenticity issues has been formally launched by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH). The Institute of Food Safety, Integrity & Protection (TIFSIP) was initially unveiled last summer and counts food fraud expert Professor Chris Elliott as its advisory board ...
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NewsFood labelling should be used to help consumers make better choices, says report
Report calls on Defra to do more research and leard co-ordination efforts in push for more informative packaging
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NewsPlain tobacco packaging announcement: the industry reacts
Government move slammed as “unnecessary, illogical, and plain nonsense”
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NewsTobacco packaging to go plain in a hurry
Government moves to standardise all tobacco packaging before the general election after years of wrangles
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NewsHK Scan cuts down on salt & e-numbers in meatball range
Nordic meat company HK Scan has given its Swedish meatballs a healthy overhaul…
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NewsSpecial Brew to be removed from sale after complaint upheld
Retailers will be told not to order high ABV 500ml cans from March 31st
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NewsRetailers agree common principles for alcohol sales as Labour threatens crackdown
Retailers say further Labour action is unnecessary, as industry is successfully regulating itself
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NewsLabour proposes restrictions on fat, salt, and sugar in food marketed to children
Restrictions on cheap alcohol also mooted as shadow health secretary announces possible measures
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NewsHeck expands chicken range with Italia meatballs at Tesco
Premium sausage brand Heck has responded to demand for healthier options by expanding its chicken range…