World Health Organisation
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WHO backs sugary drinks taxes
More countries should follow the UK’s lead and introduce taxes on sugar-sweetened drinks, according to a new report published by the World Health Organisation. “[…] there is reasonable and increasing evidence that appropriately designed taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages would result… Read More
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More cancers linked to poor diet
The link between poor diet and cancer has become even more compelling after a panel of experts concluded that obesity is a risk factor in eight more cancers than previously thought. The study, carried out by scientists convened by the… Read More
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NFU reveals roadmap for fruit and veg growth
Improving nutritional labeling on menus and increasing availability of healthier foods in vending machines are just two ways in which foodservice businesses can help boost UK fruit and vegetable consumption, according to a new NFU report. The ‘Fit for the… Read More
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Bad news for bacon
THE WORLD Health Organisation has classified the consumption of processed red meat as “carcinogenic to humans” and red meat as “probably carcinogenic”. Experts at WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IACR) said there was sufficient evidence that eating… Read More
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Next in the line of fire?
THE FOSSIL fuel divestment movement is going mainstream and food companies could become high-profile targets writes Nick Hughes. When a cause unites a group as diverse as… Read More
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Tens of thousands march against GMO giant Monsanto
CONSUMERS STILL say no to GMO as tens of thousands take part in the third annual March Against Monsanto to protest against the American biotechnology giant’s genetically modified crops and pesticides. … Read More
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London second most sustainable city in the world
IN A REPORT by consultants Arcadis, London has been named the world’s second most sustainable city. Beaten only by Frankfurt, the UK Capital was among a number of European cities… Read More
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Impact of unhealthy food requires tobacco-style response, say campaigners
CONSUMERS INTERNATIONAL (CI) and the World Obesity Federation (WOF) are calling for the food industry to be regulated in a similar way to the tobacco industry as obesity poses a greater threat to health than cigarettes, they claim. … Read More