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Sales of probiotic yoghurt have increased and will continue to grow
New research has shown that probiotic yoghurt sales closed in on US$ 20 billion in 2018 and sales are likely to increase over the coming years.
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Demand and revenue growth for oral clinical nutrition supplements
According to a new research study, demand for oral clinical nutrition supplements continues to surge, with global revenues set to witness growth in 2019.
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Canadian food and beverage companies get mixed grades on nutrition goals
Study is first to evaluate Canada’s biggest food and beverage companies based on their policies and commitments to sell healthier products.
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Tax on red and processed meat could save lives, says study
Study from researchers at the Oxford Martin School concludes a health tax on red and processed meat could prevent more than 220,000 deaths and save over US$40 billion in healthcare costs every year.
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Wide variation in sugar content of UK cakes and biscuits, says study
Many manufacturers have failed to reformulate and reduce the sugar content of their products, with some businesses increasing the overall level of sugar.
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Mandatory menu labelling could be an untenable burden for small restaurants
The Government has said that it understands smaller businesses will be burdened more and will be consulting on whether they should be excluded or given a longer implementation period.
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UK Government announces new measures to halve childhood obesity by 2030
Chapter two of the childhood obesity plan has been met with a mixed response, with some saying its promises of consultations come at a time when firm action is needed.
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Consumer group calls for mandatory traffic light labelling
Which? has said Brexit presents an opportunity for the Government to introduce legislation to make the labelling system, which was introduced as an option in 2013, mandatory.
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Manipulative supermarkets could be the unlikely heroes of public health
Oxford researchers have found that 'interventions' in grocery stores – such as manipulating price or availability or suggesting swaps – have an impact on purchasing and could play a role in public health strategies to improve people’s diets.
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English children consume more than a year’s worth of sugar in six months
The statistic was published by Public Health England and used to highlight its Change4Life campaign which promotes healthy choices for children.
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WHO stops short of recommending sugar levies in new report
The WHO calls on Heads of State and Government to take ultimate responsibility for NCDs in the report, which was also published in the medical journal The Lancet.
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Cigarette pack-style graphic warnings could prompt healthier food choices
New research suggests graphic warnings on junk food packaging would prove an effective deterrent to consumers when deciding what to eat – and it appears the more graphic and negative the message the better.
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Government reviews food industry’s progress on sugar reduction targets
This is the first assessment of the targets which were introduced in 2016 to help curb the UK's obesity crisis.
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FDF members slash sugar by 12.1 per cent in five years
A report shows how top brands in the UK are working to make their products healthier through reformulation, portion control and offering alternatives.
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Ireland’s sugar tax comes into force after EU clearance
More than three quarters of soft drinks sold in Ireland will not be affected by the law change as their sugar levels fall below the threshold.
