Health news – Page 66
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NewsIndustry given three weeks to respond to sugar reduction targets
Companies have controversially been told they will not be “named and shamed” if they fail to contribute
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NewsDanone gives Volvic Juiced lower-sugar reformulation
The flavoured water will see sugar content reduced by an average of 28%
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NewsJamie Oliver urges May to wage war against obesity
Chef featured in Channel 4’s Dispatches tonight, which features claims the PM watered down David Cameron’s plans
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NewsAOS reveals wide sugar disparities in similar products
AOS claimed the figures proved the government’s 20% sugar reduction target could be achieved before 2020…
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NewsNFRN calls for greater action to tackle illicit tobacco market
A new HMRC report has revealed consumption of illegal cigarettes is at a five-year high
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NewsObesity linked to fast food outlets in PHE study
PHE is due to start a crackdown on calories, salt and satfat focused on the out-of-home sector next year…
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NewsYoghurt makers look to voluntarily cut sugar levels
The sector last year accused PHE of “demonising” yoghurt
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NewsIndustry-wide halal certification scheme back on the cards
Proposals to introduce a Halal Standard Mark were first floated by AHDB Beef & Lamb in 2013
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NewsScotland sets sights on healthier out-of-home food
Food Standards Scotland calls on caterers and other out-of-home providers to recognise their impact on Scottish diets
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NewsPepsiCo to slash sugar, fat and salt in soft drinks and snacks
The company will reformulate the bulk of its food and drink products under its 2025 Sustainability Agenda…
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NewsWeightWatchers brand refresh gives ‘modern look and feel’
Brand switches from a ‘diet mindset to embracing a healthier lifestyle’
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NewsGyms and leisure centres to lead junk food crackdown
Ukactive said it was committed to making leisure venues compliant with Government Buying Standards for Food and Catering Services
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NewsSoft drinks makers call for sugar tax to cover milk drinks
BSDA claimed children at risk of obesity were more likely to be over-indulging in milkshakes than fizzy soft drinks
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NewsObesity warning for boys living in deprived areas
The most deprived girls did not show the same trend and are projected to have similar obesity prevalence rates
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NewsJJ Food Service calls for 'extra small' chip shop portions
Research shows 45% of consumers would order the less calorific size
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NewsJeremy Hunt stresses Child Obesity Plan level playing field
Health secretary Jeremy Hunt held talks with supermarket bosses and leading suppliers this week
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NewsLabour's Luciana Berger slams plans for sugar levy
The former shadow health minister said the levy plan failed to tackle added sugar in yoghurt and cordial drinks
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News‘Dietary needs of Brits not being met by retailers'
More than one in four Brits claim products offered by grocery retailers do not fully meet their dietary needs, according to data from Nielsen
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NewsFood companies urged to switch from meat to plant-based proteins
The coalition has written to 16 food firms including Kraft Heinz, Nestlé, Unilever, Tesco, Walmart and General Mills
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NewsMüller cuts amount of sugar in Kids Corner yoghurts by 50%
The range’s total sugar content to be reduced to just 10% per 100g