Health news – Page 24
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NewsSambazon adds frozen ready-to-eat açai bowls in fully recyclable packaging
The bowls – which launched in the US last year – were ‘extremely popular with those seeking healthy options on the go’, Sambazon claimed
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NewsVita Coco reformulates Choc-o-lot drink to add ‘fibre benefits’
The reformulation – intended to ‘help consumers feel fuller for longer as well as aid digestion’ – comes less than a year after the product’s initial launch
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NewsMillions of children believe chicken and cheese count towards 5 a day
A survey by the British Nutrition Foundation found high levels of ignorance among younger people and adults
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NewsSustainability could become part of nation’s diet advice, alongside 5 a day
The move could see issues such as land use and CO2 emissions judged alongside the nutrients contained in food
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NewsPlans for mandatory reporting on health and sustainability described as ‘hornet’s nest’
The Grocer understands all three devolved nations have this week committed to work with Defra and the DHSC on the programme
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NewsGrocer Gold Awards 2022: sustainability initiative of the year - supplier
Foundation Earth’s pioneering eco-labels were brought to life in August 2021
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NewsDanone launches £1m campaign for low-fat Light & Free yoghurt
The yoghurt will be the centre of a campaign with a ‘down to earth and playful tone’
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NewsHealth groups vent fury over ‘watered down’ National Food Strategy
A raft of organisations said the much-delayed document had proved the government did not have the will to take ‘bold action’ to address the problems of the UK’s food system
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NewsHenry Dimbleby claims industry used cost of living crisis to torpedo National Food Strategy
Speaking to The Grocer after the government published its response to his landmark report, the Leon restaurant founder said the plans amounted to ‘not a strategy’
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NewsBritish Summer Fruits rebrands as British Berry Growers to better support growers
The industry body hopes the new name will provide clarity over its role as a crop association
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NewsUK & Ireland Mushrooms Producers launch ‘magic’ major marketing campaign
The ’There’s more magic with mushrooms’ campaign will launch on 11 June
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NewsUnilever snaps up hair loss supplements brand Nutrafol
Unilever has continued to expand its focus on the health and wellness category with the acquisition of US hair loss supplement maker Nutrafol.
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NewsCocos Organic launches new dairy-free yoghurt alternative fortified with BB-12
The brand claimed that the yoghurt alternative was the first in the UK to be fortified with Bifidobacterium BB-12
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NewsBirds Eye expands Green Cuisine range with Fishless Fillets
The Fishless Fillets are made of rice protein and have the same crispy coating as on the traditional fish fillet
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NewsM&S joins forces with national football teams for healthy eating campaign
The ‘Eat Well, Play Well’ campaign, which is set to promote positive healthy eating messages for children and adults
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NewsWuka claims category first with size-adjustable period pants
The pants are available in two adjustable sizes, covering four sizes each and eight in total: XS-L and XL-4XL
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NewsTesco pilots new staff training programme for CPR and defibrillator use
The supermarket has a network of more than 2,500 defibrillators
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NewsFresh produce industry urges government caution following gene editing announcement
Industry experts have called for greater consultation with the industry following the introduction of new legislation
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NewsReady meals startup Field Doctor targets £600k crowd investment
Field Doctor is lining up a £600k crowdfunding round to scale operations across the UK
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NewsBiotiful Gut Health becomes official partner of British Gymnastics
The yoghurt supplier has rebranded to emphasise its gut health credentials and announced a three-year partnership with British Gymnastics