Health news – Page 59
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NewsSoft drinks industry attacks study into impact of sugar levy
Researchers will study both the public health and economic impact of the levy
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NewsAlpro adds More Fruit, No Added Sugars variant to big pots
The soya-based yoghurt alternative contains only sugar that occurs naturally from the mango chunks flavouring it
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NewsJamie Oliver restaurant sugar tax worked say researchers
Adding a 10p levy to sugar-sweetened beverages was associated with an 11% decline in sales per customer
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NewsWaitrose reduces dessert sugar content by 15%
Puddings are one of the nine categories PHE has selected for voluntary sugar reduction targets
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Soft drinks industry warns of 'war on sweeteners'
BSDA president Peter Harding fears damning WHO report could undermine reformulation work
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NewsFSS fears devolved powers may be watered down after Brexit
The FSS has often pursued much more aggressive and radical policies than bodies such as the FSA and PHE
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NewsRising childhood obesity levels blamed on marketing and price
There will be more obese than underweight children by 2022, WHO report finds…
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NewsMPs back reformulation as way forward in sugar war
46% of MPs said they would support government intervention forcing manufacturers to change recipes or ingredients…
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NewsCompass launches mental health awareness campaign
The catering company has introduced 90 wellbeing ambassadors selected from across the business to raise awareness
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NewsRunny eggs 'OK for children, pregnant women and elderly'
Regulator has changed advice in wake of new guidelines by Advisory Committee on the Microbiological Safety of Food last July
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NewsPack'd rolls out trio of frozen Protein Smoothie Kits
They blend blend frozen fruit and vegetables with whey protein and superfoods…
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NewsActiph brings 'powerful' alkaline ionised water to the UK
The brand hopes to replicate the success of ionised water in the US…
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NewsPHE to renew its scrutiny of cuts to salt
Public Health England is set to call on suppliers to step up action to take salt out of products
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NewsAF Blakemore to install defibrillators at head office and DCs
The defibrillators will be stored in lockable boxes that can only be opened with a code, obtained by dialling 999
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NewsWeightWatchers adds Balance frozen ready meal range
Down 21% in value, the brand aims to tap demand for everyday wellbeing
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NewsABP teams with Men's Health on health-focused meat range
The brand’s first two products went on sale in 400 Asda stores this week
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NewsSainsbury's launches 'living well' marketing initiative
The supermarket has commissioned research to determine which factors are most important to the nation’s wellbeing
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NewsDrinkers' Voice to "challenge myths put out around alcohol"
The new group will speak up for alcohol consumers about the social and supposed health benefits of booze…
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NewsThree in 10 parents struggling to find low-sugar options
Retailers are failing to meet high demand for healthier foods, according to survey by Netmums and Sugarwise
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NewsPHE calorie war 'will dwarf sugar offensive'
Public Health England’s looming clampdown on calories will dwarf its action on sugar, according to Dr Alison Tedstone