All Health articles – Page 17
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NewsSugar reduction in cakes and biscuits falls short of PHE targets
The average amount of sugar in cakes, biscuits and morning goods has fallen but, like other food categories, progress remains well below the government’s 20% reduction target.
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NewsBakers rank top for workplace asthma, study reveals
Bakers are 83 times more likely than other workers to suffer from work-related asthma, a study by Extraction Solutions shows, owing to their exposure to flour dust
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NewsFederation of Bakers launches revised flour dust guidance
The trade organisation, which represents the largest bakery companies in the bread and bakery market, has updated its ‘blue book’ on dust guidance
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NewsRoberts Bakery launches TV ad campaign
The advertising campaign focuses on innovation, health and sustainability
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NewsGreencore halts production at covid-hit sandwich factory
The business is shifting production for Marks & Spencer sandwiches from the facility to other Greencore sites
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NewsPladis factory staff test positive for coronavirus
McVitie’s owner is working with local authorities after workers at factory in South Wigston tested positive
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Feature SynopsesHundreds of Greencore workers test positive for Covid-19
Staff were tested following a rise in cases in the local area
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NewsGovernment ban on unhealthy food adverts is ‘punishing blow’
Food & Drink Federation says restrictions will increase the price of food and reduce consumer choice, while threatening jobs and innovation.
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NewsSilvery Tweed extends range with sprouted grains
The cereal manufacturer taps demand for healthy products
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FeatureHow can bakers boost the fibre content of white bread?
With most Brits’ diets lacking sufficient fibre, how is the baking industry looking to fortify the classic white loaf?
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NewsHydrogen tunnel oven launched by AMF Bakery Systems
AMF Bakery Systems-owned AMF Den Boer has launched an emission-free hydrogen tunnel oven.
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NewsHovis adds to range with sprouted grains loaf
Hovis is tapping into demand for sprouted grains and healthier breads with a new loaf called Glorious Grains.
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NewsFood industry blamed for severity of Covid-19 and obesity
The food industry must share the blame for obesity pandemic and the severity of Covid-19, according to an editorial published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ).
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NewsMacphie raises £25,000 for mental health charity
Glenbervie-based Macphie has raised £25,000 for a Scottish mental health charity during the Covid-19 outbreak.
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NewsHow has Covid-19 outbreak impacted your business?
In the past two months, bakery businesses and their suppliers have been through greater upheaval than at any time since World War II.
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Product NewsHovis develops new high-fibre loaf containing inulin
Hovis is hoping to woo health-conscious shoppers with the introduction of a new high-fibre loaf.
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NewsHow can bakeries deal with a shortage of dust masks?
Health chiefs have issued guidance for bakeries struggling to source dust masks as the Covid-19 outbreak pushes up demand for protective personal equipment (PPE).
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Product NewsWhite flour is healthiest in 200 years, research shows
White flour is the healthiest it has been in 200 years, a new study by Rothamsted Research in Hertfordshire has revealed.
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NewsCoeliac UK says its future is uncertain without support
The future of Coeliac UK is in the balance as the coronavirus crisis takes its toll on charity funding.
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NewsMacphie producing hand sanitiser to tackle shortage
Scotland-based ingredients supplier Macphie has partnered with Loch Lomond Distillery to create a hand sanitiser for frontline care services during the coronavirus outbreak.