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Armagnac in fat rat testing
New research suggests Armagnac can help fight obesity when drunk regularly and in moderation. Scientists at the University of Bordeaux found that when laboratory rats on a high-fat diet were given Armagnac, they didn't gain weight in the...
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From around the world - India
India Indian companies will offer a diverse range of food and drink products, from herbs and spices to meat and fish. Parampara Food will be showcasing its 25 variants of spice mixes as well as its Heat & Eat and Ready to Cook...
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From around the world
New ZealandNew Zealand is best known for its high-quality meat and fish, but drinks company Ice Republic will be demonstrating that the country also has some innovative drinks manufacturers. It will be demonstrating its...
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FSA chases fraudsters with authenticity tool
Food fraudsters are being targeted by the FSA in response to mounting concerns over the authenticity of meat products. The FSA said it was developing meat authenticity tests in response to the needs of local authority officers....
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Availability
Asda Crawley, West Sussex1This store had no fresh own-label kippers in stock but our shopper said it was completely clear of packing trolleys. Staff were helpful when asked for assistance, although the checkout operator did not...
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NFU's Bennett back in levy board shake-up
Ousted NFU president Tim Bennett has re-emerged as a new chairman in the reformed levy board system. Bennett, who was voted out of the farmers' union a year ago, will now lead the milk sector company. Five other chairmen have also been...
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NFU calls on multiples to back meat farmers
The National Farmers' Union is mounting a major campaign to encourage supermarkets to do more to support British livestock farmers. Letters asking buyers to make a range of best-practice pledges are to be sent out to the...
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When the ban fails, what next?
Anyone who thinks banning advertising of foods high in fat, salt and sugar will have the slightest impact on childhood obesity is likely to be in for a shock 10 years down the line when little has changed. Despite government warnings...
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regional banners
Companies exhibiting under the Heart of England Fine Foods (HEFF) banner include Benso's Fruit Juices, Westons Cider, The Best of Taste Company, Perfection Foods, Essential Dressings, Turkey Talk and Wilds Brewery."All the components of...
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Price Basket
The price of our basket has fallen by the largest amount since the survey began over two years ago. It is now 4.3% less expensive than four weeks ago, though still 10.7% more expensive than at this time last year. Retailer discounting led to...
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Spain enlists help of British bug battalion
Spanish vegetable growers are buying in billions of British-bred bugs in an effort to rid themselves of pests without using chemical pesticides. Up to 70% of the growers in Almeria said they would use the insects to kill smaller...
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Trademark battle over moustache
The Milk Development Council is fighting to protect the image of the milk moustache as a trademark. It wants to prevent the image being misused by other industries but has run into difficulty because the UK Trademarks Registry said the...
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"Has an eco-label been thought through? What if imports have lower carbon footprints than domestic ones?"
So the government has jumped on the eco-labelling bandwagon set rolling by Tesco. On the face of it, this is good news. If David Miliband's statement of intent this week signals ministers are prepared to work collaboratively with the...
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Tuborg to overturn UK beer traditions
Carlsberg UK is dedicating £5m to promote the UK launch of its Tuborg lager.The brand, which originated in Denmark, has already been successful in Russia and Eastern Europe and will be available in the UK off-trade from 2...
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Big brands keep up the pace in freezer cabinets
The frozen category recorded sixth place in the overall promotional featured space chart for 2006 and so far in 2007 is in seventh place.The top 10 frozen brands in 2006 were Birds Eye with 36% of activity, Goodfellas in second place...
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Big four face flak for their non-food push
The big four's expansion into non-food could give their opponents even more ammunition with which to attack them - according to a white paper from the KPMG/SPSL Retail Think Tank.Retail Think Tank member Nick Bubb, of Pali International,...
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S&N drives cider with its Biggest Round yet
Scottish & Newcastle is investing £45m in cider this year - the most it has ever spent on its cider portfolio. In the off-trade, the brewer's cider brands will feature its Biggest Round sampling campaign, which returns this spring. The...
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Bogof's week
With the salmonella incident still in people's minds you'd have thought Cadbury Schweppes would have wanted to keep a low profile. But instead it faces fresh problems, this time in the US, after a treasure hunt-style promotion for Dr Pepper...
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Book reviews
Cheese and wine parties may be dying out in the UK but our love for them has not diminished.In The Cheesemonger's Tales, Arthur Cunynghame takes a look at the farmers, producers and wine makers that provide this country with such a rich...