All Health articles – Page 39
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School scheme bears fruit
Fruit & Vegetables in Schools initiative is having a positive impact, "vastly improving" student health and education
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Price top obstacle to 5-a-day in France
In France, only a third of families meet the 5-a-day target, according to a new study, with price identified as the primary barrier
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Brassicas "prevent colon cancer"
New research on mice revealed digestion of kale, broccoli and cabbage activated gut response against inflammation and colon cancer
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Urban veg campaign kicks off
The Veg Cities initiative aims to get inner-city residents producing and eating more vegetables
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Hema unveils journey tracker on 17,000 items
The Alibaba-owned supermarket has implemented a new feature for consumers wanting to know more about their food
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Curious carnivores opting for veggie substitutes
A new report reveals a large rise in meat substitutes thanks to growing trend of flexitarian eating
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Cucumbers linked to salmonella outbreak
European supply chain of cucumbers suspected in rise of salmonella cases with 147 incidents reported since 2014
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ECJ stands firm on gene editing
The European Court of Justice has ruled that gene-edited crops will be subject to the same restrictive EU regulations as GMOs
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Schoolchildren at record obesity levels
Year 6 pupils surveyed by the National Child Measurement Programme showed the highest severe obesity rates since records began
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Haskap poised for commercial breakthrough
EFSA approval for 'superfood' berry brings it one big step closer to becoming a regular sight on supermarket shelves
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Gene editing could herald new green revolution
The new method of breeding fruit and veg dubbed "CRISPR" can make fresh produce more appealing and healthier
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Ofsted's child obesity report criticised
The agency's survey of 60 primary schools revealed no link between obesity efforts and weight
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Sliced mushroom recall in Australia
Despite no reported incidents, packaged sliced mushrooms have been recalled following risk of foreign objects
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‘Pay farmers to switch to veg,’ urges policy expert
Fresh produce production should be incentivised with grants after Brexit, says Professor Michael Winter at Nuffield Farming Lecture
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Indian state bans plastic packaging
The state of Maharashtra issued a ban on plastic packaging resulting in the closure of over 500 manufacturing units
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New healthy eating group gets govt backing
The Fruit and Vegetable Alliance was launched in parliament today with aims of expanding the industry to £3.1 billion a year
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New school veg campaign kicks off
ProVeg UK are offering a range of experts to help introduce more plant-based meals into school kitchens
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United Fresh launches fundraising mission
United Fresh Start Foundation campaign aims to raise money to increase children’s access to fresh fruits and vegetables
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New UK recipe box company "go public"
Little Cook Box are aiming to raise capital through crowdfunding platforms to grow the company
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Potential for frozen, says Deprez
As the perception of frozen produce improves, Belgian giant Greenyard sees potential for the sector, with advantages in freshness and convenience