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UK processors reject EU ban on ‘desinewed meat’

By Melodie Michel

The British Meat Processors’ Association (BMPA) has criticised the European Commission’s ban on ‘desinewed meat’ (DSM), a product obtained using low pressure to separate meat from bones, calling it “a criminal waste of a valuable product”.

Red wine compound can battle obesity: Study

By Nathan Gray

A resveratrol-like compound found in red wine and fruits could have potential for fighting obesity by blocking fat uptake, according to new research.

Ritual slaughter blamed for rise in E.coli and Campylobacter cases

By Melodie Michel

French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen has declared that the rise in Campylobacter and E.coli cases in Europe was “directly related” to an alleged increase in ritual slaughterings, which she called a “sanitary bomb”.

Fat tax harmonisation a speck on the horizon

By Sarah Hills

The European Commission has said it has no intention of pursuing harmonisation of fat taxes but there are hints that it could be welcome further down the line.