All Labelling articles – Page 34
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NewsPublic Health England ignored SACN advice in soft drinks row
SACN claims “no evidence in the report to suggest that sugar sweetened beverages should be avoided,” but PHE call for full ban
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NewsNo sugary soft drinks for kids call in wake of SACN report
SACN’s report also called for a huge 80% increase in the amount of fibre people eat
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NewsSACN dietary recommendations: Industry reaction
In the wake of the controversial SACN report ordering the average intake of sugar to be halved, industry reactions are flooding in
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NewsNew recommended diet lays out consumer challenges
BNF said the call to cut recommended daily sugar intake levels in half and increase fibre intake by 80% for adults, was “not representative” of most people’s diets
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NewsSACN report understood to recommend halving sugar intake
Industry figures and health campaigners were being briefed on the changes this morning, although SACN barred the media from attending
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NewsSupermarkets strike back in sugar war with previously unreleased Department of Health calorie figures
’Thousands of tonnes of sugar’ removal claim as BRC releases figures submitted to government but kept under wraps
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NewsWelsh minimum alcohol price move raises prospect of legal action
Minimum price per unit of 50p mooted by Welsh Assembly, similar move in Scotland mired in lawsuit
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NewsGovernment slammed over PHE sugar report delay
Various industry bodies have strongly criticised the decision to roll the PHE report into a wider strategy
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NewsHolding back PHE's sugar report is the first step towards a practical approach to obesity
Reining in Public Health England ahead of a wider blitz on obesity is a wise move
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NewsPHE sugar report held back in favour of wider obesity message
The Grocer has learnt that the Department of Health (DH) made the decision to hold back the report in the last week
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NewsUse-by dates aren't used by two-thirds of Brits
A Mintel study of 1,500 UK consumers found 67% relied on smell, taste and sight, instead of use-by or best-before dates
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NewsChild health: BMA calls for unhealthy food ad restrictions and 20% sugar tax
A report published by the BMA calls on the government to launch a review of both broadcast and non-broadcast advertising
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NewsMajor diet changes needed to hit new SACN sugar levels warns BNF
“Huge changes” to diets are needed if consumers are to hit new targets on sugar and fibre, the BNF has warned
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NewsSunmagic unveils Hydra schools-compliant drinks
Sunmagic has launched its first ever sub-brand – an 11-strong range of school-compliant soft drinks.
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NewsFruit juice to stay on 5 a day product list despite calls for removal
Experts brought in to oversee overhaul of 5 a day message will call for clarification to restrict intake to no more than 150ml per day
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NewsPrime Minister set to personally lead war on sugar
Government intends to reveal sweeping package of measures to combat childhood obesity
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NewsHigh-strength craft beer NPD 'stifled by health lobby'
Pressure from the health lobby is holding back development of higher-strength premium beer in the UK…
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NewsFDF publishes new gluten labelling guide
The information is required under the Food Information to Consumers EU Regulation
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NewsResponsibility Deal on way out as government readies new regulation
The Department of Health is believed to be planning a consultation on proposed measures in the first two weeks of July
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NewsRSPCA Assured scheme plans 200% certification hike
The RSPCA’s Freedom Food animal welfare scheme is targeting a 200% increase in the amount of products certified…