Health news – Page 92
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NewsCow & Gate boosts vitamin D in Growing Up toddler milk
Cow & Gate has reformulated its Growing Up Milk with more vitamin D…
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NewsScotmid co-op lists McGhee's 'healthier' Scotch pie
Glasgow-based baker McGhee’s has secured the first retail listing for its ‘healthier’ Scotch pie…
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NewsKettle & Tyrrells turn to 'healthier' sweet potatoes
Kettle, Tyrrells and Scott Farms are all rolling out sweet potato crisp ranges this month…
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NewsFree-from boosted by health concerns
It’s not just frozen yoghurt hitting the big time. After Gü founder James Averdieck bought a controlling interest in dairy-free ice cream brand Bessant & Drury last July, free-from ice cream is set to go mainstream too. Averdieck says he plans to turn the pioneering coconut brand, ...
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NewsMcDonald's bolsters fruit supply for Free Fruit Fridays push
McDonald’s UK has doubled the number of fruit suppliers to four to cope with increased demand for its kids fruit bags…
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NewsWHO fuels sugar confusion with call for 50% daily cut in intake
This week’s controversial WHO report calling for a 50% reduction in sugar intake is likely to add to consumer confusion…
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NewsE-cigarette players vow to fight 'unworkable' EU clampdown
The UK’s electronic cigarette industry has moved to allay fears that the nascent market for e-cigs will be stymied within …
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NewsKingsmill reveals Great White hope for sliced bread
Allied Bakeries is looking to “save” the white bread category with the new Kingsmill Great White loaf…
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NewsAtkins hits back at high-protein diet study
The company behind the Atkins diet has hit back at a study claiming a high-protein diet could be harmful to human health.
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NewsDaily sugar intake should be halved: WHO
People should seek to cut by half the amount of sugar they consume each day, the World Health Organisation has said, in new guidance on sugar intake.
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NewsSugar tax could tackle soaring obesity, says chief medical officer
A sugar tax may be needed to tackle the obesity crisis, the chief medical officer for England said yesterday.
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NewsHigh protein diet could increase threat of cancer, study warns
A diet rich in animal protein could be as harmful to human health as smoking, scientists have warned….
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NewsAsda to install defibrillators in 600 stores
Asda has announced it is rolling defibrillators out to 600 stores, just days after The Grocer flagged up calls for more defibrillators in supermarkets.
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NewsImperial Tobacco gives Lambert & Butler value Blue version
Imperial Tobacco is aiming to meet demand for cheaper cigarettes with a value version of its Lambert & Butler brand…
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NewsNicolites expands into Poland
Leading UK electronic cigarette maker Nicolites is expanding into Poland…
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News'Lighter' block cheeses take off as Brits go healthy
Sales of ‘lighter’ cheese are booming, as health-conscious Brits switch from full-fat and half fat options…
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NewsHeineken offers more lower or zero abv Bulmers and Radler
Heineken is to roll out four new low and no-alcohol drinks – including two 2.8% abv ciders…
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NewsTesco trials 'health tours' to help shoppers eat well
Tesco is offering free “health tours” in a bid to help consumers wean themselves off foods high in salt, fat and sugar.
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NewsSainsbury’s slaps calorie-count labels on own-brand wines
Sainsbury’s today set the cat amongst the pigeons with drinks producers after rolling out calorie-labelled bottles across 20 of its own-label wines.