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Sweet tooth Scots: Scotland has poorest diet in UK
According to new government research Scottish people consume more fizzy drinks and sweets and eat less fruit and vegetables when compared to the UK average.
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Turkey butterflies recalled over processing hygiene concerns
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) is warning people not to eat turkey butterflies processed by a Welsh firm because they were processed at an unapproved site.
PROF JEFFREY BLUMBERG NOTES 'SIGNIFICANT ADVANCE' IN TEA SCIENCE
Turning over a new leaf in 2013: The year tea turned hot...
In 2013 Unilever called tea the 'hottest beverage in the world' and recent research on its health benefits presents opportunities for industry innovation, with drinks like Lipton Natural Energy already reaping rewards.
ABP expands in Poland
ABP Food Group has acquired a second production facility in Western Poland to increase its production capacity in the country.
Festive video insights: Mintel experts offer up highlights and predictions
With 2013 fast drawing to a close and 2014 just around the corner, we took the chance to catch up with analysts and experts at Mintel to ask them what their highlights from this year have been ... and a few predictions for what might be in store in the...
Russia considers ban on beef imports from Australia
Russia is considering the possibility of implementing a total ban on beef imports from Australia after recent lab tests on the meat revealed the presence of ractopamine and trenbolone, the use of which is strictly forbidden by the country’s veterinary rules.
The Middle East non-alcoholic beer manifesto: Don’t call it beer
The Middle East’s non-alcoholic beer market is ripe for beverage makers to tap into, provided they continue to innovate to adapt to the vagaries of the region’s culture and Islam-dominated societies, an expert said.
Post-mortem inspection of pigs in the EU to change next year
The post-mortem inspection of pigs across the European Union (EU) is to change from next year to omit currently required palpations and incisions. This follows European Union (EU) agriculture ministers agreeing to change EU rules on such work at a...
Goodman Fielder sells biscuit business to Green’s Foods
Australian food major Goodman Fielder has announced that it has sold its biscuits business to Green’s Food Holdings, a move in line with its strategy over the last two years to streamline its product portfolio.
Japanese food majors to launch new instant noodle brand in India
Two of Japan’s major food makers have reached an agreement to set up instant noodle joint-ventures in India and Nigeria to meet growing demand from these markets.
Salmonella outbreaks uncover ‘serious weaknesses’
Two outbreaks of Salmonella infections linked to Foster Farms chicken have uncovered “serious weaknesses” in policies and regulations, according to a report.
Looking back on 2013: How did we do with last year’s predictions?
Before we take out our crystal balls in January and look ahead to 2014, let’s take a moment to ask, how accurate was our forecast for the past year? FoodNavigator takes a look back on its predictions for 2013.