Health news – Page 115
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NewsSupermarkets unveil raft of Responsibility Deal pledges
Supermarkets have signed up to a new series of government pledges under the Responsibility Deal to try to increase…
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NewsDanish government removes 'fat tax' after one year
Advocates of government intervention on obesity have suffered a blow to their cause, as the Danish government today announced it was canning its pioneering ‘fat tax’ after just one year.
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NewsSainsbury's to stop selling tobacco in six more stores
Sainsbury’s is to stop selling tobacco in six further Scottish stores.
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NewsSuppliers see red over new DH traffic-light inquiry
The government is to launch a new research programme to assess the effectiveness of front-of-pack nutritional labelling
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NewsEisberg tells Brits to love their livers
Alcohol-free wine brand Eisberg is teaming up with the British Liver Trust to promote a healthier approach to drinking….
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NewsLittle Big Shot Energy drink adds ocean minerals
Little Big Shot Energy is gearing up to target the rest of the UK with a relaunched version of its healthy energy drink….
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NewsWaitrose revamps its healthier option hot-smoked fish range
Waitrose is overhauling its hot-smoked fish category in a bid to drive sales as shoppers look for healthier options….
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NewsBear extends snack range with fruit bites for adults
Healthy snack brand Bear has come up with a new line for adults….
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NewsGovernment to call for guilt-free supermarket checkouts
The government looks set to call on supermarkets to remove confectionery from tills as part of the Responsibility Deal….
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NewsOlive oil trend hits sausage aisle with better-for-you banger
The British banger is the latest food to get a healthy makeover courtesy of the Mediterranean diet.
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NewsJTI rolls out addition to Amber Leaf roll-up line-up
Japan Tobacco International will tomorrow launch a new addition to its Amber Leaf rolling tobacco brand.
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NewsCreative Nature launches cold-pressed raw health bars
Health food brand Creative Nature has launched a premium range of raw health bars.
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NewsAsda challenges rivals to go further on hybrid labels
Asda will extend its hybrid food labelling scheme to its entire own-label range from January….
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NewsJTI says it's too soon to celebrate fall in illicit tobacco
A leading tobacco manufacturer is warning that a fall in the illicit tobacco market will be short-lived….
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Unified food labelling to be in place by summer 2013, says government
The government today revealed plans for a new hybrid system of front-of-pack labelling, including traffic lights and colour-coded GDAs, to be in place by the summer of 2013.
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NewsSprouted seeds safety boosted by EU rule change
Sprouted seed suppliers dogged by last year’s tragic E.coli outbreaks in Germany and France are hoping to regain the trust of consumers…
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NewsJapanese soft drink Koji set for UK off-trade debut in 2013
A low-calorie soft drink produced by a traditional Japanese infusion process has been launched by Future Drinks.
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NewsBreakfast biscuits higher in satfat than a Hobnob
Breakfast biscuits contain more saturated fat - and less fibre - than McVitie’s Hobnobs, research by The Grocer has revealed.
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NewsNo minimum pricing until 'at least 2014'
Minimum pricing for alcohol in England and Wales will be shelved for another two years at least, as a legal battle over the plans rages across Europe, MPs have admitted.
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NewsJax Coco looks to go further with listings for coconut water
Coconut water brand Jax Coco is looking to expand its UK retail listings after rolling out to high-end outlets this summer.