Regulation frustration: One in three industry professionals finds EU framework unhelpful
The number of nutrition industry professionals who find the EU regulatory framework unhelpful has risen sharply over the past year, research shows.
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Saturated fat and sugar-rich diets can lead to depression and anxiety
Changes in the biology of the brain can lead to depressive, anxious and compulsive behaviours in those whose diets are rich in saturated fat and sugar.
Plant-based diets could save a country billions of euros
Mediterranean diets with a daily portion of soya foods could alleviate the financial burden on a country's healthcare system.
Valentine’s Day meal deals aren’t good for the heart says survey
Many Valentine's Day meal deals exceed recommended daily amounts of salt, sugar and saturated fat according to a survey conducted by a public health campaign group.
Half of Spanish restaurants serving fish that doesn’t match the menu
In the largest study of its kind to have taken place in Spain, researchers have found mislabelled fish in around half of restaurants involved in a survey.
Irish food safety received three complaints every day over unfit food
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has revealed its 2017 figures, showing a 42 per cent increase in complaints relating to non-display of allergen information.
2 Sisters plans to close three facilities but announces 1,000 new roles
Unite the Union has said it will 'press the case' for jobs and investment to save the sites after the announcement was made last week.
Scientists develop faster, more accurate gluten detector
Researchers have announced the development of a sensor which can detect samples of gluten in food 45 minutes faster than current methods.
Pulse raising: Grain legume market grows by 37 per cent in Europe
Meat substitutes have helped drive soaring market interest in pulses, or grain legumes, across Europe, a recent study has found.
UK food and farming sector comes together in joint Brexit statement
As the UK Government announces a record year for food and drink exports, the nation's food network has come together to put pressure on Westminster to deliver a Brexit that provides a safe, secure and affordable supply of food.
“Brexit bonus” as UK food and drink exports top £22 billion in 2017
Scotch whisky, salmon and chocolate are big hitters in the growing overseas market place according to 2017's UK Government figures.
Two meat producers issue voluntary recalls after unannounced FSA inspections
Both meat producers emphasised the voluntary nature of their recalls after the FSA's inspections, saying the measures were 'precautionary'.
Nestlé to work with biotech firm on ‘bioactive peptides’ through AI
Details are sparse on the research collaboration between food and drink giant Nestlé and a digital biotech company based in Ireland.
University Caterers Organisation’s food and drink trends for Q1 2018
A ten per cent rise in tea prices, 8p on can of Pepsi and gin prices rise in line with demand for ‘premium’, as UK gin sales top £1 billion in Q1 of 2018, finds new analysis.
British food system in a ‘vulnerable’ state, Lords committee hears
Leading figures in the UK's food and drink sector raised their concerns about the impact Brexit could have on the country's food system.
