Health news – Page 96
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NewsHorsemeat found in canned beef sold at TJ Morris stores
Horse DNA has been detected in a batch of canned beef supplied to Home Bargains and Quality Save stores in the UK, according to the Food Standards Agency.
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NewsEllison confirms guilt lanes back on the Responsibility Deal agenda
The Department of Health has denied making a U-turn on ‘guilt lanes’ at supermarket checkouts, as new public health minister Jane Ellison confirmed they were back on the government agenda.
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NewsSatfat pledges defended as a ‘step forward’
The government has defended its Responsibility Deal, after a leading health body said pledges by food producers to cut satfats in their products were “a drop in the ocean”.
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NewsTesco unveils plans to push healthier options
Tesco is to pilot checkout areas that offer a greater range of healthy products…
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NewsGround almond packs withdrawn over peanut risk
Packs of ground almonds have been withdrawn from sale by Whitworths and Sainsbury’s, and recalled by Tesco, as they may contain traces of peanuts.
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NewsEblex poised to launch halal lamb assurance
Eblex is launching an assurance scheme for halal meat in a bid to create greater transparency around standards and make it easier for UK producers to export halal products.
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NewsNakd snacking brand moves into sharing bags
Natural Balance Foods is extending its Nakd healthy snacks brand into sharing bags…
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NewsDH admits defeat on 'confusing' salt reduction targets
The government has dropped one of the key promises made as part of its 2013 salt reduction strategy…
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NewsSuperfood burgers released by Speyside
A meat supplier to the mults wants to reposition the humble burger as a functional food for fitness enthusiasts with a new range of lean beefburgers enriched with ‘superfood’ ingredients.
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NewsDanone launches new Actimel health claim
Danone is repositioning Actimel with a vitamin-based health claim that will see its patented L.casei probiotic culture relegated to a passing mention on packs.
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NewsPlans for clampdown on 'guilt lanes' and HFSS foods back on government agenda
Controversial plans to get retailers to sign up to sweeping reductions in the promotion of foods high in fat, salt or sugar – including the voluntary removal of so-called ‘guilt lanes’ – seem once again back on the government agenda.
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NewsTesco low-fat Cheddar by Joseph Heler cuts salt and fat by 30%
Tesco has unveiled a new weapon in the quest to allay health concerns about eating cheese with the launch of a Cheddar-style cheese that is 30% lower in both fat and salt than conventional Cheddar.
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NewsTen-packs and flavoured cigs to be banned under EU smoking regs
The European Parliament today voted to bring in a raft of new measures aimed at tackling smoking-related harm.
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NewsFSA to kick off raw milk consultation next week
The FSA is to kick off its consultation on the sale of raw milk to consumers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland…
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NewsSuppliers and retailers walk out of Scottish HFSS talks
Supermarket bosses and suppliers have walked out of HFSS talks with the Scottish government…
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News2 Sisters lab guns for food-borne pathogens
2 Sisters Food Group is upping the ante in the fight against foodborne illness with the opening of a new £1m testing lab…
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NewsNuts and seeds present snacking 'opportunity'
A sharp rise in sales of snacking seeds and nuts is attributed to growing consumer interest in healthier snacks…
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NewsIGD offers health guide for smaller businesses
A new drive to help smaller companies reformulate products to tackle the obesity crisis has been launched by IGD…
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NewsEU tobacco directive stalled by centre-right MEPs
A key vote on the controversial EU Tobacco Products Directive has been delayed…
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NewsHorsegate: no return for Findus lasagne line
The Findus beef lasagne found to contain up to 100% horsemeat earlier this year will not be returning to UK shelves…