All Health articles – Page 128
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Comment and Opinion
The nutritional advantage of Belvita Breakfast biscuits
Sir: I was disappointed to read about the claim that the positioning of breakfast biscuits is misleading,…
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NewsUnified food labelling to be in place by summer 2013, says government
The government today revealed plans for a new hybrid system of front-of-pack labelling, including traffic lights and colour-coded GDAs, to be in place by the summer of 2013.
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NewsSprouted seeds safety boosted by EU rule change
Sprouted seed suppliers dogged by last year’s tragic E.coli outbreaks in Germany and France are hoping to regain the trust of consumers…
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NewsJapanese soft drink Koji set for UK off-trade debut in 2013
A low-calorie soft drink produced by a traditional Japanese infusion process has been launched by Future Drinks.
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NewsBreakfast biscuits higher in satfat than a Hobnob
Breakfast biscuits contain more saturated fat - and less fibre - than McVitie’s Hobnobs, research by The Grocer has revealed.
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NewsNo minimum pricing until 'at least 2014'
Minimum pricing for alcohol in England and Wales will be shelved for another two years at least, as a legal battle over the plans rages across Europe, MPs have admitted.
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NewsJax Coco looks to go further with listings for coconut water
Coconut water brand Jax Coco is looking to expand its UK retail listings after rolling out to high-end outlets this summer.
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NewsBoot Camp weight-loss powder plans march into the mults
Natural meal replacement brand Boot Camp in a Bottle has moved production from the US to the UK as it looks to ramp up its British presence…
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News
Suppliers to rubber-stamp universal labelling scheme
Suppliers are set to drop their opposition to traffic light health labelling on front of pack, after bowing to pressure from the Department of Health…
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Comment and Opinion
Tobacco margins: who's fooling who?
Cigarettes and tobacco have always been an essential element of a convenience offering, often accounting for 40% or more of sales…
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NewsSports products hit by 20% VAT and whey cost rise
Sports nutrition suppliers have been hit by a sudden rise in whey protein costs just as the government slaps VAT on the category at the standard rate of 20%…
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Analysis and FeaturesTime for a new debate on food affordability
Poor households are making drastic cuts to food budgets. But notions of which foods are affordable are often wide of the mark.
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NewsDefra under fire for its 'eat less dairy' advice
Defra has come under fire from the dairy industry for suggesting consumers should cut their dairy consumption by 30%…
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NewsYoung's to power up 'twice a week' advice
Young’s CEO Leendert den Hollander has written to health minister Anna Soubry calling for more government support of the campaign…
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NewsForget the medals: London Olympics a ‘food safety triumph’
The Food Standards Agency has hailed the London Olympic and Paralympic Games as a “food safety success story”…
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NewsAnnabel Karmel chew bar in insect contamination alert
Disney-themed Annabel Karmel Chewy Bars have been pulled from shop shelves over fears they could be contaminated with insects.
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NewsBrits warm to GM as Monsanto cancer row rages on
As governments, regulators and food companies continue to assess the fallout from last week’s controversial French study on GM maize…
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NewsCadbury gives women 'control' with Crispello
Kraft is taking on the likes of Ferrero’s Kinder Bueno and Twix Fino with what it has described as the first new Cadbury countline brand…
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NewsScottish government plans junk food store makeovers
A radical re-design of supermarkets to give less prominence to food and drink high in sugar, salt and fat is being considered…
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NewsAptly named Rude Health extends remit with vegetable bars
Rude Health launched two new vegetable-based bars last week in its first move outside cereals.