Health news – Page 83
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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
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NewsVape shops get JTI toolkit on preventing underage e-cig sales
Toolkit includes booklet for training staff, in-store warning poster and window sticker
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NewsBidfood campaign encourages children to eat a healthier breakfast
Better Breakfast will see the wholesaler work with schools to help them ‘build a better breakfast club’