Health news – Page 58
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NewsPeak-time ban on junk food ads ‘disproportionate’
Obesity Health Alliance has called on the government to restrict HFSS adverts where children are most exposed to them
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NewsPotassium salt substitutes get OK from government scientists
SACN has been debating for four years whether to give the green light for the controversial salt alternatives
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NewsStarbucks slashes sugar levels in festive food and drink
The coffee chain has also slashed sugar levels by 22% in its honey & almond hot chocolate from 33.3g to 21.6g…
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NewsMüller shrinks Frijj milkshakes’ size, but not their price
The supplier said the move would help shoppers consume less sugar
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NewsA2 Milk hails lactose intolerance study as 'game changer'
Research funded by milk brand suggests lactose intolerant may only have an intolerance to the A1 beta casein protein
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NewsLess than 25% 'know what a fruit or veg portion looks like'
New research commissioned by the National Charity Partnership reveals ignorance of portion sizes
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NewsNFU urges EC to reapprove use of glyphosate pesticide
Glyphosate’s licence is due to run out in mid-December, after which farmers will not be able to use it if re-authorisation is not granted
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NewsMajor out-of-home providers to work with mults on data black hole
In a potentially big breakthrough, OOH companies are backing an IGD research project to provide data on eating habits
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NewsBenefit prune juice listed by Tesco
Benefit’s prune juice is made with prunes sourced from the Agen region of Bordeaux blended with vitamins A, C and E
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NewsBlue Diamond expands Almond Breeze Nutri+ line-up
Almond Breeze Nutri+ Protein and Nutri+ Fibre (rsp: £2.40) rolled into Waitrose stores nationwide at the end of October
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NewsThird of consumers 'concerned about health in out-of-home'
New IGD research provides insight into how out-of-home compares with retail in terms of health considerations
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NewsLucozade sales bomb after backlash over lower sugar
Sales of Lucozade Ribena Suntory’s flagship Lucozade Energy drink brand have fallen by 8.4% year on year
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NewsSupermarket meal deals 'have up to 30 teaspoons of sugar'
Action on Sugar survey accuses retailers of failing to promote healthy choices in their meal deal lineups
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NewsScottish food survey reveals unhealthy promotions belief
People in Scotland perceived one of the biggest barriers to eating healthily to be price…
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NewsNatural energy drink brand Brain Füd to launch in Ocado
Launching into Ocado in early November, Brain Füd contains vitamins B5, B6, B9, B12 and D, zinc, magnesium and caffeine
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NewsScotland moves to ban promotions on HFSS food & drinks
Industry sources predicted the move could hit tens of thousands of SKUs and lead to price rises across many sectors
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NewsWaitrose launches raft of new soya protein vegetarian dishes
Waitrose is increasing its shop space devoted to vegetarian foods by an average of 35%…
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NewsFood retailers and producers commit to boosting veg consumption
Commitments come at industry-wide Peas Please Veg Summit in London
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NewsTesco Clubcard data to be used in fat-busting Oxfordshire trial
Tesco stressed customer data would never be shared with doctors without customers’ permission
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NewsUK winning war on sugar as industry responds on health
The war on sugar is working, exclusive analysis by The Grocer reveals