Daily dose of diet soda may increase heart attack risk: Study
People who drink diet soft drinks could be at an increased risk of suffering from heart attacks or stroke, according to new research findings.
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Some 'at-home baristas' see single-cup coffee as costly, Mintel
While single-cup coffee made using pods is still a popular choice among devotees of the drink in the developed world, recent Mintel research suggests that cost may be a barrier to further uptake of the technology.
EU Parliament veto on nutrition claims is 'bitter pill' for industry to swallow, FDE
The European Parliament has blocked a proposal to amend food labelling laws that would have allowed new 'percentage less' claims on nutrition content, such as sugar, salt and fat - a move the food industry says is a bitter pill for the food sector to...
Watermelons linked to death in UK Salmonella Newport outbreak
Watermelons have been linked to an outbreak of Salmonella Newport that has sickened more than 30 people and killed one.
Nestle ups stake in Israeli firm Osem with €75m investment
Food giant Nestle has increased its stake in Israel-based food manufacturer OSEM by around 5% in a deal worth €75m (ILS 371.7m).
Unilever results leave analysts with mixed impressions; volumes hit in food
The volumes decline in Unilever’s food business of nearly 4% is a concern, claims an analyst adding that the full year results are slightly below expectations.
Salmonella cases halved under 10 years of EFSA
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has recognised a decade of research by highlighting a reduction of human Salmonella cases by almost a half since 2004.