All Legislation articles – Page 12
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Product NewsAll M&S sandwiches to contain vitamin D
Marks & Spencer has announced its take-out sandwiches will all contain extra vitamin D.
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NewsFood-to-go outlets slammed for unhealthy breakfasts
High street food-to-go operators including Greggs, Starbucks, Costa, Pret and Caffè Nero have been slammed for selling unhealthy breakfast lines in a new survey.
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Product NewsLidl investigates Muffin choking incident
A one-year-old girl almost died after choking on a piece of plastic inside a mini-muffin bought from the Lidl store in Darlington, according to reports in the Daily Mail.
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NewsSimmons goes purple
Simmons the Bakers will be supporting the Hospice of St Francis’ Grow Purple fundraising challenge at its 34 shops in October.
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NewsLobby groups renew call for action on childhood obesity
Lobby groups have renewed calls for action as they pick over the latest National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) published by Public Health England last week.
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Product NewsGreggs introduces a lower-calorie, lower-fat sourdough pasty
Bakery chain Greggs is introducing sourdough pasties with less than 300 calories and up to two-thirds less fat and saturated fat than its standard pasty.
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Product NewsArla develops healthy snack solution for children
Denmark-based firm Arla Foods Ingredients has developed a suite of protein and calcium snacking solutions for kids that offer a healthier alternative to chocolate bars and other popular children’s snacks.
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Product NewsWaitrose recalls cookie range over nut concern
UK supermarket Waitrose has recalled its 150g Orange and Milk Chocolate Cookies, with a best-before date of 30 March 2017 over concerns that some of the packs may contain hazelnuts.
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Product NewsLactose-free requests on the up
According to research conducted by Almondy, 72% of people would like to see more lactose-free options on menus when eating out.
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Product NewsModitions bakery secures Asda contract
The Ballymena-based Moditions bakery will be supplying its gluten-free ranges to Asda stores across Northern Ireland, the company has announced.
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Product NewsHomepride unveils new 100% British wheat campaign
Kerry Foods, the owner of Homepride flour, is to launch a 100% British Wheat Campaign in September which will involve new marketing and packaging for the brand.
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Product NewsScotland takes charge on childhood obesity challenge
Scotland is taking the challenge of tackling childhood obesity into its own hands, after the Scottish government expressed disappointment at the UK government’s childhood obesity strategy, published last week.
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Product NewsSodexo announces plans to source only cage-free eggs
International foodservice firm Sodexo has announced that it will source only cage-free eggs globally by 2025.
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Product NewsRoberts Bakery launches new app to improve footballing skills
Cheshire-based business Roberts Bakery has joined forces with Derby County football club to launch a new app aimed at getting youngsters to improve their footballing ability.
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NewsArla Foods launches major breakfast campaign
Denmark-based firm, Arla Foods Ingredients has launched an exclusive breakfast campaign for its £100m commitment to back healthier eating among its consumers.
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Product NewsStudy claims salt may help cure gout
A recent study by US researchers has identified a link between a high-salt diet and lower blood levels of uric acid, a condition recognised to trigger gout, but sodium could also worsen blood pressure.
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Product NewsFSS committed to tackling obesity
Scotland’s new food authority, Food Standards Scotland (FSS), will take a hard line on tackling obesity, with suggested measures including a junk food tax and advertising bans.
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Product NewsDepartment of Health set to introduce teaspoon measures on food packs
The Department of Health has stated that food packaging will be labelled with how many teaspoons of sugar and salt are added to a product, following the decision to leave the European Union.
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Product NewsThe industry reacts to reformed childhood obesity plans
Bakers have been told by the government to cut the amount of sugar in their products by 20% over the next four years.
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Product NewsCampaigners slam government obesity strategy
Action on Sugar (AOS) has lambasted the government over its “weak obesity strategy”, describing it as “appalling” that no further action to improve the strategy has been taken since the leaked report a few weeks ago.