All Health articles – Page 2
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EU to ban plastic packaging for fruit and veg
Fresh produce industry expected to mount ‘legal challenge’ against PPWR, which singles out plastic packaging for fresh fruit and vegetables but leaves other food categories unaffected
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Concerns remain high over impact of EU’s proposed plastic ban
As MEPs and EU member states consider outlawing plastic packaging for fruit and veg, industry leaders fear such a move could do enormous damage, as is already predicted in Canada
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Calls grow for healthier school and hospital food
Soil Association and Professor Tim Spector lead calls for reduction in ultra-processed foods
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Industry alliance criticises EC position on packaging
Alliance for Sustainable Packaging for Foods questions validity of Commission’s research, and argues it will lead to more food waste and lower food safety
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Despar Italia blood orange sales aid cancer research
For the fourth consecutive year, the Italian retail operator has donated proceeds from its citrus sales in support of AIRC’s continued efforts to tackle the disease
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Sainsbury’s adds ‘Best of British’ page to support suppliers
Move is aimed at making it easier for customers to identify and support homegrown food
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New study connects prunes with better bones
Research shows eating prunes daily can boost bone health in postmenopausal women
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Aldi recipes aim to encourage broader consumption of fruit and veg
Aldi creates new page after research suggested consumers always buy the same produce
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Comment: Now is the time to unite for impact
With the EU’s Corporate Social Responsibility Directive, considering your business’s environmental and social impact is becoming legislation, and it will be in companies’ financial and strategic interest to come together and embrace the change
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Comment: Six essential steps towards sustainability
Any company that wants to secure its future must integrate sustainability into its business plan. But that’s easier said than done, says Richard Bonn, co-founder of Aethr Associates
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Brits ‘committed to eating veg’, says Tesco
A survey by the supermarket suggests consumers are increasing their veg consumption year-round
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Fruit and veg play key role in Asda’s new Health Menu range
Supermarket launches 45-strong range of convenient solutions for new year healthy eating
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Denmark ranks first for organic purchases in the EU
Denmark outdoes other European countries including France, Germany and Italy when it comes to buying organic food, a trend highlighted at a recent event in Copenhagen organised by Made in Nature
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Food Safety Summit addresses regulation and outbreak pressure points
IFPA A-NZ calls for entire supply chain equipped to address food safety challenges
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Deliver 5-a-day to schools, Soil Association urges PM
Give kids access to fresh produce and stop ultra-processed foods hijacking their taste buds, campaigners warn Rishi Sunak in open letter
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Rungis highlights link between diet and sports performance
The French wholesale market has committed to supporting six athletes in their sporting efforts, providing them with a balanced diet from all areas of the market
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Grape growers told to spread the word
As the 10th International Table Grape Symposium got underway in Cape Town, David Hughes highlighted the challenges facing the world’s growers, and implored the category to make its offering stand out from the crowd
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Dole launches dragon fruit programme
Ecuadorian dragon fruit will be available to retailers and consumers throughout North America for the first time
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Zespri creates US$2m fund to boost kiwifruit industry
Leading kiwifruit marketer’s new project ZAG will foster innovation and partnerships to achieve better sustainability and higher consumption
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MyJool lands national Waitrose listing
Leading Israeli date cooperative develops Medjool three-pack that provides “perfect healthy alternative” to processed snacks