Health news – Page 52
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NewsMars & Snickers bars to get less sugar and more protein
Newly merged Mars Wrigley Confectionery announced this week that the two new SKUs would be available from January
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News'Grisly' no-deal Brexit could put an end to protected UK food names
Industry bodies have warned the government’s latest Brexit technical notices show the UK food sector will be critically exposed to a hard Brexit
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NewsSnack bars & flapjacks drive £16m sports nutrition boost
Brits took home an extra 10.6 million sporty snacks over the past year
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NewsFerrero rapped for Kinder HFSS content aimed at children
The ruling follows a complaint from the Children’s Food Campaign about three websites, an app and a YouTube channel
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NewsTreasury voices doubts over DH promotions clampdown
Sources have revealed “serious tensions” between government bean counters and the Department of Health over the plans
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NewsAB InBev's low-alcohol Michelob Ultra beer to launch in UK
It’s the latest in a series of low/no-alcohol plays from the brewing giant
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NewsJamie Oliver signs up to lead Tesco's healthy eating campaign
The chef will head up a new phase of Tesco’s ‘helpful little swaps’ campaign this month
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NewsPHE 'risks demonising food with junk classification change'
Industry leaders have called on Public Health England to re-think its proposed shake-up of the Nutrient Profiling model
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NewsMillions in UK 'can't afford healthy diet', says study
Food Foundation found estimated a household of four would spend £103.17 per week to be able to follow the Eatwell Guide
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NewsRetailers back ban on sale of energy drinks to children
Government is contemplating banning the sale of the drinks to under-18s
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News'Back door' food promotions clampdown slammed by industry
Government is expected to add a promotions ban to the existing Food Safety Act
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News'Sugar tax' fails to impact shopping habits
Just 1% now say they plan to stop drinking sugary soft drinks
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NewsQuaker slashes sugar levels in its hot cereal lineup
The brand has removed more than 175,000kg of sugar in a bid to provide healthier breakfast choices
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NewsPHE apologises after falsely accusing Lotus of sugar increase
The FDF claimed other companies had also raised concerns about the PHE data
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NewsBiscuit and cake makers failing to cut sugar, finds report
Action on Sugar is calling for mandatory regulations on sugar levels
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NewsObesity in children aged 10 and 11 hits record levels
New PHE figures show the prevalence of obesity is higher in the most deprived areas
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NewsSoft drinks sugar tax has affected 326 suppliers
Tax bosses declined to confirm how much had been collected so far by the so-called sugar tax
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NewsHalo Top expands UK range with three new flavours
Birthday Cake, Red Velvet and Oatmeal Cookie flavours hit shelves this week
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NewsAfrica-inspired health brand Aduna in £300k crowdfunding push
The campaign will raise funds to scale up production of new tea and energy bar ranges