All Health articles – Page 71
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Industry’s salt reduction programme prevents 200,000 heart disease cases, study says
However, researchers warn the recent stalling of progress on salt reduction is endangering the potential for further health gains
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Holland & Barrett gives Taunton branch sustainability treatment
The health and wellness retailer has refurbished the branch using 100% recyclable material
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Vape brand VPZ launches petition for essential status for the sector
Petition wants stores to be allowed to open in a ’safe and controlled’ manner during lockdown
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Ohso Chocolate sells 75% stake in sweet investment deal
Under the umbrella of S-Ventures, Ohso will look to develop the product range, continue to grow its existing product lines and consider partnering opportunities with other major brands to use its technology.
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Birds Eye boosts health credentials with Lightly Dusted pollock duo
The frozen NPD will come in two variants – Lemon & Cracked Black Pepper and Sea Salt & Rosemary
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Big fall in HFSS advertising breaches ahead of proposed ban
The ASA discovered 27 ads for HFSS products on age-restricted websites in Q4
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Comment & Opinion
Tesco shareholder challenge reminds Ken Murphy he must succeed on societal front
Tesco’s promises to tackle obesity have faltered, not least because of the impact of the pandemic
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Analysis & Features
Five healthier products launching for Pancake Day 2021
These new launches include vegan, sustainably-sourced and protein-packed options for a more virtuous Shrove Tuesday
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Shareholders accuse Tesco of failing in fight against obesity
The shareholders are calling on Tesco to set targets to increase the proportion of healthy products on its shelves
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Fruit & veg sales booming under lockdown, says Tesco
The retailer said its stores were breaking records on a weekly basis for a range of products
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Comment & Opinion
Restricting HFSS promotions could have unintended consequences for consumers
Removing promotions could increase the price of consumers’ food shops, says Kate Halliwell, chief scientific officer, FDF
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Obesity strategy shake-up to see government emphasise healthy living
Proposals set out plans for the DH to be beefed up to take back more central control over health policies
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Comment & Opinion
Blanket advertising bans will not deliver results on childhood obesity
The government’s own evidence estimates the proposed online HFSS ad ban would reduce a child’s calorie intake by just 2.84 calories per day, argues Stephen Woodford, CEO of the Advertising Association.
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Matt Hancock tells people not to shop for food in new Covid variant areas
Sources expressed fears government language over the safety of supermarkets could lead to panic buying
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Brits fear HFSS promotions ban will push up price of food
The survey by BritainThinks found 73% of shoppers said they usually or always purchased products that were on promotion
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Comment & Opinion
Why we need to ban unhealthy food ads on social media
An end to online advertising of unhealthy food would be a world-leading protective measure for young people’s health and wellbeing, says Dr Kawther Hashem, campaign lead at Action on Sugar
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York-based tea suppliers link to launch mental wellbeing-focused Beau-T-Full Minds
The brand will launch with a range of teas and coffees that focus on mental wellbeing
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Asda extends cull of on-pack cartoon characters in sugar clampdown
Retailer is to remove characters from ice-cream, confectionery and milk products
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Food leaders warn HFSS crackdown will sabotage post-Brexit trade deals
The government is currently consulting on plans including location and volume-based HFSS promotions
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Symbol groups to be hit by government’s HFSS crackdown
Unaffiliated independent retailers will be exempt regardless of store size