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UK supermarkets urged to clarify public health commitments
The call from ShareAction comes after a report has revealed a lack of transparency and strategy regarding public health from 10 of the UK's top supermarket chains.
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How health and wellness replaced diet
The food and beverage industry is driven by consumer demand and popular trends, and the health and wellness trend is more prevalent than ever. James Clifton, Chief Executive of the MISSION Group, takes a look at how brands and food businesses have looked to rebrand alongside.
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Low/no calorie sweeteners could contribute to public health strategies
A report has collected science based evidence which points to the health benefits of low/no calorie sweeteners.
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Call made for ‘ready to drink’ alcoholic beverages to be reduced in sugar
According to a new survey from Action on Sugar, popular ‘ready to drink’ pre-mixed spirits and cocktails sold in supermarkets are high in 'hidden' sugar and calories.
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Research finds sugar content in soft drinks drops by 29 percent in UK
New research suggests that individual soft drink companies in the UK are making a sizeable contribution to sugar reduction, with eight out of the top 10 companies reducing the sugar content of their products by 15 percent or more.
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Lidl to remove cartoon characters from cereal boxes in healthy eating bid
The supermarket has said that it hopes that the rebranded packaging, to be introduced in spring 2020, will reduce the pressure of children's "pester power".
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Changing food systems cause ‘double burden of malnutrition’, says report
A report published in The Lancet, in cooperation with the World Health Organization, has outlined how a crossover of global malnutrition and obesity, due to changing food systems, requires action from across the whole food system.
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What is food addiction?
A study has revealed that 29 percent of people categorised as obese or overweight would consider themselves food addicts. Kevin Sullivan, a sobriety coach and motivational speaker, explores how consumers and industry alike struggle to find a solution.
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Study finds liquid salt could help prevent fat absorption
CAGE, a salt in its liquid state, has been found to reduce the absorption of fats from food with no discernible side effects in rats.
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Traditional Chinese medical herb may offer anti-obesity strategy
Chinese scientists have suggested that burning energy by the activation of brown adipose tissue (BAT), through the use of an extract from ginseng, might be an alternative strategy for combating obesity.
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Norway records lowest sugar intake in 44 years
One in six young people are reportedly obese in Norway, compared to one in three in the UK.
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Study finds avocados may help reduce obesity and prevent diabetes
Researchers at the University of Guelph have shown how a compound found exclusively in avocados can inhibit cellular processes that normally lead to diabetes.
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14 global cities commit to sustainable food policies
Fourteen global cities have committed to the C40 Good Food Cities Declaration, in order to promote and preserve the health of citizens and the planet.
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Redefining productivity and efficiency of UK farming systems
While the current approach to UK agricultural economics focuses on a growth in outputs and optimising inputs, the report states that a change in assessing the economics of food production is key.
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England is “nowhere near” obesity goal, says CMO report
In her parting report, the CMO has called for action against junk food, including a ban on eating and drinking on public transport, in a bid to tackle obesity.
