Health news – Page 64
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News'Products must shrink to hit targets' says PHE's Tedstone
Public Health England has vowed to defend the industry amid criticism of shrinkage
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NewsTen portions of fruit & veg a day offers 'maximum protection'
A study found that as little as two-and-a-half portions of fruit & veg a day could reduce risk of diseases
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NewsHoney Monster Puffs gets new look and 25% less sugar
The reformulation was mooted 13 months ago by previous owner Raisio
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NewsChoc giants ‘considering all options’ to hit sugar targets
Suppliers set record straight on Sunday Times shrinkage claims
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NewsSugar in breakfast cereals still 'shocking' says report
Some breakfast cereals contain up to 35% sugar, which is of “major concern”, it said
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NewsSugar levy 'unlikely to influence consumer behaviour'
PHE said it was down to industry reformulation to succeed in cutting sugar consumption
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NewsMore sandwiches to be redistributed following guidance change
Changes mean retailers and manufacturers to relabel and redistribute sandwiches past their use-by date where they are still safe to eat
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NewsHealthy Foods Online to open store on Liverpool's Bold Street
Due to open in March, LIV will target young professionals keen to lead a healthy lifestyle…
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NewsPortman Group clears drinks makers over 'down-in-one' lines
Harmful drinking claims rejected in first major test case of Chief Medical Offer’s new recommendations
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NewsCut VAT on healthy food, urge health campaigners
New research found nearly one in three Brits say they cannot afford to purchase healthy food
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NewsSandwich makers call for return to ‘use by end of’ labels post-Brexit
‘Use by end of’ labels reduce confusion and prevent food waste, the BSA says
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NewsCoke Christmas tour 'should be banned' say health experts
Coca-Cola strongly defended the use of the truck in its marketing
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NewsExercise best way to beat kids obesity says new survey
Poll by ComRes also shows support for clearer food labelling and extending the sugar tax
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NewsRevolution Waves zero-sugar soft drinks land at Tesco
The drinks have gone on to shelves at 32 Tesco stores across Yorkshire
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NewsAsda takes on Slimming World with 50p cheaper Slimzone range
Slimzone comprises 13 frozen meals and meat products
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NewsKids consume half daily sugar quota at breakfast says PHE
PHE found children in England consumed more than 11g of sugar at breakfast alone, or nearly three sugar cubes
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NewsTesco cuts price of women's razors to match cost of men's
A newspaper investigation last year showed women were paying an average of 37% more for gender-targeted items
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NewsHealthy eating to fore in Morrisons price cuts
Morrisons has cut the price of 800 lines including many healthy eating lines and ‘superfoods’
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NewsBacon sales slump: is that WHO cancer report to blame?
Bacon has been the biggest casualty of the supermarket price war, with sales plummeting by £122.6m
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NewsA third of men drink more than weekly booze guidelines
Industry groups claim the figures mask a continued decline in the number of adults drinking at high levels