Health news – Page 81
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NewsSugar total added up by mySupermarket.co.uk
Change4Life has joined forces with mySupermarket.co.uk for the Sugar Swap campaign…
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NewsRed cabbage sales boosted nearly 50% by healthy shoppers
A surge in demand has seen red cabbage sales jump by almost 50%…
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NewsFood product recall levels down 43% since before Horsegate
The number of food product recalls in the UK has plummeted by nearly half since before the horsemeat scandal…
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NewsPasta and spuds to the fore as DH model cuts sugar... and fat
A new Eatwell plate developed by the DH has proposed consumers should bulk up diets with pasta, potatoes and bread…
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NewsBeetroot juice shown to lower risk of heart disease
Those consuming beetroot juice experienced an improvement of around 20% in blood vessel dilation capacity
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NewsNuts found in cumin products as FSA launches urgent inquiry
Substitutions come as a result of poor cumin crop and subsequent price rise, with substitutions posing serious risk to nut allergy sufferers
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NewsHealthier food positioned for sharp growth, survey claims
Britons are most willing to pay a premium price for products that are “all natural”, “gluten free” or “organic”, according to research
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NewsRed Tractor sets out to fix beef standards 'Achilles heel'
Red Tractor Assurance (RTA) has defended plans to introduce tougher assurance standards for beef…
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NewsFree-from products see double-digit growth at Waitrose
Retailer says market has not yet peaked, plans to expand range
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NewsMandatory meat origin labelling proposal passed by European Parliament
Move would ensure more transparency throughout the food chain, and allow European consumers to be better informed, said committee chairman Giovanni La Via
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NewsMorrisons ends trial ban of energy drinks sales to under-16s
Much-publicised trial ban on the sale of energy drinks to children ends with no further action to be taken
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NewsPlain tobacco packaging proposals protested by retailers
NFRN members march on Department of Health to get point across on government plans
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NewsHealthy promos as common as junk food ones... but not as popular
Promotions on food classified as unhealthy had more impact on sales because they tended to be non-perishable products and were more likely to be stockpiled
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NewsBeloved brand aims to raise profile of 'superfood' dates
A premium food brand has been developed to raise awareness of dates as an ‘ancient superfruit’.
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News21% of lamb takeaway dishes found to contain undeclared meats
FSA warns ongoing substitution of lamb with cheaper meats remains a problem
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News'Sensationalist headlines' over saturated fat study criticised
Papers interpret study into 1980s health advice as evidence dairy fats not as unhealthy as claimed
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NewsDitch the Valentine's chocs and roses for lube, says Durex
Durex is encouraging couples to swap the chocolate and roses for pleasure gels in its latest campaign.
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NewsDaffodils are a danger warns Public Health England
Supermarkets have been warned the spring tradition of stocking daffodils at the front of stores is putting customers at ri…
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NewsReview of unhealthy ads targeted at children is relaunched after failing to reach conclusion
Committee of Advertising Practice has to start again after months of research reveal nothing
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NewsInterest groups slam new alcohol brand awareness survey
New survey claims children more aware of alcohol brands than other major food brands