Health news – Page 61
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NewsFSA readies major survey on antimicrobial resistance in meat
Research project will start later this summer and will seek to fill evidence and knowledge gap in FSA’s understanding of the threat of AMR, says CEO
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NewsThree UK brands chosen for PepsiCo Nutrition Greenhouse
Fit Kitchen and Tapped Birch Water are among eight European businesses
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NewsConsumers call for supermarket help with eating healthily
Consumers want their supermarket to help them be healthier with more special offers on healthy foods
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NewsNew EU label rules result in 62% more recalls over allergens
There were 144 allergen-related recalls in 2015/16, up from 89 in 2014/15, according to research by law firm RPC
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NewsLoSalt launches healthier eating campaign
GP and media commentator Dr Sarah Jarvis has been appointed as brand ambassador
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NewsLow-sugar energy drink NPD behind £37.4m sales growth
A flurry of NPD ahead of next April’s tax was the main driver of a rise in value sales in the energy category
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NewsDairy alternatives brands warned over labels after EU case
However, Brexit could present an opportunity for the UK to take a different stance in the future, lawyer suggests
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NewsKids believe cheese comes from plants in BNF survey
Tomatoes grow underground, pasta comes from animals and cheese is from plants were some statements made by children
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NewsSpoilt Pig rolls out first 'Raised Without Antibiotics' bacon
The range will roll out in major retailers including Tesco and Morrisons later this month
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NewsHigh fat, sugar and salt foods set for 'healthier' labelling
Six of the world’s biggest food and drink companies have unveiled their initial plans to change the UK’s traffic lights/GD
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NewsVitamin D supplement sales boosted by medical reports
As well as bone and muscle health, new research suggests vitamin D also prevents common cold
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NewsCoeliac UK urges DH not to end gluten-free prescriptions
DH launched a consultation in March on whether to make changes to availability of gluten-free foods on prescription
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NewsConfectionery should face minimum pricing, say doctors
A motion is due to be heard at the British Medical Association’s annual representative meeting later this month
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NewsWhat's in the manifestos for food?
Sir, Childhood obesity has finally become a cross-party issue – about time
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NewsIGD revamps commercial websites and debuts new logo
Websites have easier navigation and can be used across all devices, says IGD
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NewsFinding the right balance
Sir, Retailers like Tesco are now acknowledging the pressure suppliers are under due to Brexit
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NewsTesco gives out 20 millionth item in Free Fruit for Kids push
Initiative launched in 801 stored last July after a suggestion by staff member Maria Simpson
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NewsTesco signs up Spoon Guru to help with special diet searches
The new service will be launched on the Tesco.com mobile app from next week
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NewsCalls for sweets and chocolate to face sugar levy
Action on Sugar says it is wrong that confectionery should escape a tax
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NewsTargeted ads threaten junk food ad restrictions, says CAP
New CAP guidance will also cover targeted advertising being used by alcohol and gambling companies