All Health articles – Page 97
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Comment and OpinionSugar tax sets a dangerous precedent
Manufacturers and retailers have been taking action for several years to reduce sugar and calorie intake from soft drinks
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Analysis and FeaturesIndustry divided as childhood obesity plan is watered down
Sainsbury’s CEO Mike Coupe says there should have been “compulsory measured targets across all nutrients”
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Comment and OpinionChildhood Obesity Plan: or COP-out for short
It is quite some achievement to have spent the best part of two years drawing up a strategy only to produce a document that leaves all sides in the debate feeling almost equally underwhelmed
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NewsNine categories challenged to slash sugar by 20% in obesity plan
The categories making the largest contribution to children’s sugar intake will be expected to reformulate
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NewsGovernment admits it hasn't yet determined sugar levy cut-off
The Treasury said it had not yet decided whether to exclude small companies altogether based on a cut-off
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NewsSoft drinks levy and school sport at heart of government's childhood obesity strategy
Money raised from the sugar levy will be invested in programmes to reduce obesity and encourage physical activity
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NewsGenius Gluten Free backs school allergy education programme
80% of British children have a classmate with an allergy, according to brand research
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NewsImminent childhood obesity plan is 'weak', campaigners warn
The Treasury is set launch a consultation on the soft drinks sugar levy tomorrow
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NewsScotland mulls junk food tax in place of voluntary agreements
Food Standards Scotland is considering a wide-ranging package of measures to improve the national diet
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NewsDeliciously Ella launches Energy Balls into grocery market
The range launch into the snacking fixture in Waitrose on 29 August
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News'Face the Facts, Can the Tax' campaign fights sugar levy
The industry has come together to warn the sugar levy will lead to higher prices and thousands of job losses
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NewsWarburtons backs project to increase use of pulse flours
The three-year research initiative intends to explore the development of pulse-based bakery products
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NewsSoft drinks won't be hit by 20% sugar reduction target, campaigners claim
Government hopes sugar levy will drive reformulation in soft drinks rather than specific targets
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NewsPacked lunches 'are full of sugary snacks and drinks', report claims
Among the products singled out in the study were Mr Kipling lemon slices, Kit Kat bars, Hula Hoops and Capri-Sun drinks
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NewsFDF boss slammed for backing junk food Olympic sponsorship
Health campaigners have accused companies of dominating their advertising with full-sugar product varieties
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News'We won't discuss junk food promotions' say supermarkets
Supermarkets have warned they will walk away from mooted talks on the childhood obesity strategy
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NewsSainsbury's claims Which? promotions report is simplistic
Sainsbury’s said it had introduced lower prices on thousands of products including fresh produce last year
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NewsUnhealthy foods 'at heart of supermarket promotions'
Which? also found 29% of shoppers think healthier food is more expensive than less healthy food
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NewsHealth lobby fury at Treasury delay to sugar levy plan
The Treasury has delayed a consultation over implementation of the controversial sugar levy on soft drinks
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NewsNestlé and Samsung team up for healthy living tech project
The long-term goal of the collaboration is to combine the internet of things with ‘breakthrough’ nutrition science