All Health articles – Page 9
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Opinion
Combating obesity in the UK
Amid accusations of a nanny state, government proposals for combating obesity are a matter of strong debate, writes HIM’s Katie Prowse.
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News
Government confirms plans to end sale of energy drinks to under-16s
The government has confirmed plans to end the sale of energy drinks to children under the age of 16, in one of the final announcements under outgoing prime minister Theresa May.
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News
High demand for plant-based milk products, research highlights
Convenience retailers have a growing opportunity to profit from the sale of plant-based milk alternatives, which are becoming increasingly popular with British shoppers, new research from Mintel has revealed.
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Product News
My Foodie claims world-first with potato-based drinks
Marketed as a world-first, My Foodie is launching its range of potato-based organic drinks in the UK.
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News
Youth vaping rate remains low, new YouGov research reveals
Vaping remains uncommon among young people and is not acting as a gateway to youth smoking, new YouGov research commissioned by Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) suggests.
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News
Flavoured vape products linked to higher tobacco quit rates
Mint, menthol and other non-tobacco flavoured vaping products are more effective than tobacco flavours at helping adult smokers to quit combustible cigarettes, research commissioned by vaping brand Juul has shown.
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News
Pregnant smokers should be encouraged to vape, midwives say
Pregnant smokers should be encouraged to use vaping devices to help them quit tobacco, the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has recommended.
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Product News
Meatless mince and burgers gain Co-op listings
British brand The Meatless Farm Co is expanding in the UK by launching its mince and two-pack burger patties into 252 Co-op stores.
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Features and analysis
C-Store Champions: Be healthy and wealthy
Our C-Store Champions discuss how healthy eating is influencing what they stock and how they are tapping into this growing audience.
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News
Government mulls responses to in-store HFSS restrictions plan
The government is analysing the feedback gleaned from its consultation on restricting the promotion and placement of food and drinks that are high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) in English stores.
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News
Most adults eye more veg as healthy eating trend gathers pace
More than 50% of UK adults intend to eat more vegetables over the next 12 months as the trend towards healthy eating gathers pace, according to new research.
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Product News
Plant-based pea drink comes to the UK
Qwrkee, a new plant-based food & drink brand, is introducing a new pea milk to c-stores in the UK.
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Product News
Flora relaunched with 100% plant-based recipe
Flora is reformulating its portfolio of spreads with the introduction of a new plant-based recipe.
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Product News
Alpen moves into protein bar category
Alpen is entering the protein bar market for the first time with the launch of a two-strong Alpen Protein range.
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News
UK bottled water sales top four billion litres, report says
Last year’s hot summer boosted bottled water consumption in the UK by more than 7% to 4,267 million litres, according to a new report from food and drink consultant Zenith Global.
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Product News
Rhythm 108 snack bar range goes 100% vegan
Snack brand Rhythm 108 has made its range of bars completely vegan to appeal to consumers looking for plant-based products.
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News
Co-op targets ethical shoppers with new app partnership
The Co-operative Group has joined an ethical living app called CoGo which links shoppers to local stores that are aligned with their values, on the back of the consumer trend towards more ethical living.
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Products In Depth
Cracking the healthy market
Healthy snacking is way more than a new year’s resolution, it’s becoming a way of life, and retailers should not overlook its potential.
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News
Welsh government consults on anti-obesity proposals
The Welsh government has proposed a ban on energy drinks to under-16s and restrictions on the promotions of certain products in-store as part of its obesity-reduction strategy.
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News
Healthy diets and plastic fear drive new shopper behaviour
Plastic pollution, healthy eating, responsible retailing and social media are among the key drivers of change that retailers are going to have to get to grips with in order to please the modern shopper, HIM suggests