Health news – Page 118
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NewsCSR obesity strategies in line for the 'shock doc' treatment
A new BBC documentary series is to accuse food and drink companies of creating a smokescreen around calorie intake…
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NewsHealth lobby says 45p minimum unit alcohol price not high enough
A group of 70 medical colleges and health bodies has called for a higher minimum alcohol price of 50p, above the 45p suggested by David Cameron last year.
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NewsNew Zealand latest country to introduce plain packaging on tobacco
New Zealand has become the second country after Australia to announce it will put all tobacco products in plain packaging…
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NewsLeading doctors call for tax on fizzy drinks and more restrictions on HFSS product ads
Soft drinks industry leaders have warned that a tax on fizzy drinks will not help tackle rising obesity levels and reiterated the financial burden it will place on cash-strapped shoppers.
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NewsGuideline Daily Amount labels face threat from EU
EU laws may force retailers and suppliers to scrap the use of Guideline Daily Amount labels…
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NewsProducts could opt out of 'universal' labelling
The government has admitted its universal front-of-pack nutrition labelling system could be “misleading” to consumers…
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NewsDepartment of Health calls summit on sugary soft drinks
Supersized fizzy drinks sold in cinema chains and leisure centres are set to be targeted by Department of Health…
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Responsible drinkers will pay more for half of all alcohol products, says WSTA
Responsible drinkers will be forced to pay more for over half of all alcohol products, while failing to tackle harmful drinking, under government plans for minimum unit pricing, the Wine and Spirit Trade Association has warned.
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NewsElla's Kitchen founder calls for more to be done to tackle obesity in young children
Ella’s Kitchen founder Paul Lindley today challenged the government and the food industry to do more to tackle the “devastating” impact of poor diet among young children.
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NewsMorrisons launches low-calorie £1 meals
Morrisons is aiming to tempt health-conscious shoppers on a tight budget with a new range of £1 ready meals…
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NewsSobering truth revealed as Christmas alcohol sales plunge
UK consumers enjoyed their most sober Christmas for years as total off-trade alcohol volumes fell…
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Alcohol industry kicks off campaign to stop minimum pricing
Less than one in five people support the government’s plans for minimum pricing and even fewer think it will tackle binge drinking, drinks industry leaders claimed today.
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NewsKellogg's mulls uncertain future of Frosties
Tony the Tiger is facing an uncertain future as Kellogg’s weighs up options – including cutting sugar content…
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News'No deal' food and drink companies to be named and shamed
Time is running out before food companies will be hit with legislation to enforce lower levels of salt, sugar and fat…
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Big hitters join forces to 'kill' minimum pricing proposals
Supermarkets and drinks suppliers are joining forces to try to kill the government’s minimum pricing plans…
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NewsSalt reduction targets on hold as DH 'recalibrates'
Sweeping targets on salt reduction have been scrapped, as the government acknowledges the technical hurdles…
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NewsMorrisons NuMe targets health-conscious in the changing room
Morrisons is putting up posters promoting its NuMe healthy eating range in high-street clothes shops and gyms…
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NewsThe Grocer helps Manflu get a listing for its Lozzers
Being named one of the top launches of 2012 by The Grocer has helped a brand land a nationwide listing….
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NewsKellogg's unveils more low-sugar kids cereals
Kellogg’s will resist calls to reformulate its bestselling kids cereals but it has rebalanced its offer….
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NewsASA to investigate whether A2 milk's press ads are misleading
The new A2 milk brand will be investigated by the Advertising Standards Authority over claims its ads are misleading….