All Health articles – Page 18
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Product NewsFall in sugar levels in cakes, biscuits and morning goods
Suppliers have reduced the average sugar content across many baked goods categories, according to new figures from government agency Public Health England (PHE).
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Product NewsStudy adds weight to ’sugar tax’ on cake and biscuits
A tax on biscuits, cakes and sweets might be more effective at reducing obesity levels than increasing the price of sugar-sweetened drinks, latest research suggests.
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Product NewsStudy calls for mandatory vitamin D flour fortification
Fortifying flour with vitamin D would save the UK £65m a year, according to a new study.
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Product NewsQuarter of savoury picnic foods high in salt, says AOS
One in four savoury picnic foods, such as sausage rolls, pasties and quiches, are high in salt, according to research from campaign group Action on Salt (AOS).
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NewsBakeries targeted in new HSE dust inspection drive
Bakeries are among businesses to be targeted in a new crackdown on dust control by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
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Product NewsCoeliac UK announce £180k gluten-free research fund
Bakery businesses are being urged to apply for a slice of a new research fund worth £180,000 from Coeliac UK and Innovate UK.
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NewsCoeliac UK appoints food waste expert as CEO
Coeliac UK has appointed Hilary Croft as its new CEO.
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Product NewsPret acquires Eat to drive veggie store expansion
Pret A Manger is to buy food and drink retailer Eat – and plans to convert the brand’s shops to vegetarian Veggie Prets.
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Product NewsHelp for Heroes reveals UK forces’ favourite cakes
Lemon drizzle is the UK’s favourite baked good – a view supported by the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force (RAF), according to new research from charity Help for Heroes.
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Product NewsMcVitie’s and Mind team up for mental health campaign
McVitie’s is partnering with charity Mind to launch a campaign aimed at promoting positive mental health by encouraging people across the UK to get talking.
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Product NewsRoberts targets gut health with digestion boost loaves
Roberts Bakery is tapping the burgeoning gut health trend with the launch of a three-strong range of Digestion Bloomers.
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NewsBusinesses warned of food hygiene rating scam
Food businesses have been warned about a scam involving the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
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Product NewsFour lessons from the 2019 BSB spring conference
Dozens of bakers, suppliers and retailers gathered at Campden BRI’s site in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire last week for the British Society of Baking’s spring conference.
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NewsCoeliac diagnosis inspires launch of cake business
A former finance assistant has developed an online cake-making business after being diagnosed with coeliac disease.
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Product NewsCampden BRI seeks help for egg alternatives project
Campden BRI is launching a project to investigate non-allergenic egg replacements.
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NewsAnger at timing of HFSS advertising consultation
Health chiefs have come under fire for launching a consultation on advertising of foods high in fat, sugar or salt (HFSS) while the industry faces Brexit.
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Product NewsMr Kipling expands lower-sugar cake slices range
Premier Foods has rolled out lower-sugar versions of its Mr Kipling Angel and Chocolate Slices.
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Product NewsBakery event aims to tackle period stigma
Period-themed pancakes and tampon macarons are to be served at a London eatery, which is taking part in what has been dubbed the UK’s biggest-ever brunch.
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Product NewsCafés urged to apply calorie labelling to scones
Coffee shops and cafés in Northern Ireland should consider applying calorie labelling to scones, according to the Food Standards Agency.
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Product NewsAsda labels buns and baps to raise cancer awareness
Asda is stickering items including buns, baps and pancakes to raise awareness of breast cancer.