All Labelling articles – Page 15
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News
Graze to halve sugar content across cereal bar portfolio
The overhaul follows 18 months of development, which will see chicory root fibre used as an alternative to sugar
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Comment & Opinion
Shoppers need clearer eco-labelling – let’s get on with it
The grocery industry has the power to come up with a scheme that will benefit consumers and the environment
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News
Shoppers who stock up on deals 'more likely to be obese'
The study found shoppers whose baskets contained between 40% and 80% of foods on special offer were 54% more likely to be
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Comment & Opinion
Mind and mood remain untapped opportunities for gut health growth
Public interest in gut health has rocketed in recent years, as has knowledge of the connection between gut and mental health. So where are the products playing on this gut-brain angle?
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Comment & Opinion
Salt reduction efforts won't work unless OOH sector does its bit
Salty restaurant meals will make consumers expect salty retail products, says Craig Sargeant, general manager at Mars Food UK
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Comment & Opinion
We need a clear definition of ‘junk food’ to beat child obesity
It’s clear that the current characterisation of ‘junk’ can create inconsistency and confusion
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News
BAT launches scheme to prevent young people vaping
The Verify initiative includes a whistleblowing hotline for shoppers who believe a retailer is selling vaping products to children
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Comment & Opinion
You can’t blame grocery for following the herd on ‘health’
Grocers and suppliers need to be hip to health and cater accordingly – even if, sometimes, it seems they can’t do good for being bad
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News
UK food system is ‘rigged’ against healthy diets, says report
The Food Foundation report titled The Broken Plate is backed by campaigners including Jamie Oliver and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
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Analysis & Features
What happens to food labelling if there's a no deal Brexit?
So what are the biggest concerns for industry? And what assurances, if any, does Defra’s guidance offer?
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Comment & Opinion
‘Natasha’s Law’ can ensure some good comes of our daughter’s death
We believe the time has come for full information and transparency about what is in our food, say Tanya & Nadim Ednan-Laperouse
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News
Defra promises 'pragmatic' approach to food labelling in event of no-deal Brexit
New guidance issued today confirmed some technical changes would be required “from day one” after exit day.
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Comment & Opinion
Change the focus of promotions to healthier choices
”Why not increase promotions on healthier food and drink, shifting the focus away from junk food and empowering consumers to make healthier choices?”
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News
Pret to introduce full ingredient labelling at all UK stores
The sandwich chain has been piloting full ingredient labelling at a shop in Victoria, London since November
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Analysis & Features
Food allergen labelling consultation: what are the options?
Smaller businesses fear they could struggle to meet new requirements
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Comment & Opinion
How can the food industry help solve the allergen problem?
Clearer labels, better training and a traffic light system would improve matters, says Professor Chris Elliott
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News
Waitrose promotes its 365 Steps to a healthier year
The latest issue of the Waitrose Health magazine is themed around the campaign
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News
Defra unveils plans to tighten allergen labelling laws
The proposals could go as far as seeing full ingredient labelling required by law on food-to-go products
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News
Campaigners urge better out-of-home nutritional information
Diabetes UK also wants restaurants to introduce information on carb content on menus and use a traffic light system
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News
Genie claims UK first with 'living' soft drinks duo
They contain active cultures billed as promoting gut health, similar to kombucha