Farmers vexed as Irish abattoirs ramp up ‘unfair’ sheep charges
There is “growing frustration” among Irish farmers over the way three abattoirs have implemented rules on the cleanliness of slaughter sheep.
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UK food sector eyes Indian market for growth
UK food makers want to cash in on the growth of the Indian food market, with a focus on exporting technical expertise or investing in local production.
Bakery group Aryzta downgrades full-year guidance
Swiss bakery business Aryzta has downgraded its full-year 2018 EBITDA, previously projected to be ‘broadly in line’ with last year, but now expected to be around 15% lower.
Small ingredient tweaks could make packaged sandwiches more eco-friendly
Small changes to the recipe - such as cutting out the lettuce or using less meat - could reduce the carbon footprint of the humble packaged sandwich, researchers say.
Sriracha in soup? Danes, Koreans & Americans rate chili sauce food pairings
Some like it hot - but not everyone likes the same kind of hot. With Sriracha's reign waning, Korean gochujang is tipped to take over but which foods does it pair well with - and do Americans, Danes and Koreans like it equally? Korean researchers...
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Meat giant CPF ready for animal welfare ‘leadership’
Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) has approached World Animal Protection to help it radically change its pig welfare policy as the meat giant aims become a sustainable food leader.
Venice mayor to ‘punish’ restaurant at centre of rip-off storm
The mayor of Venice has vowed to investigate a restaurant that allegedly ripped off four Japanese tourists by charging them €1,100 for fried fish, four steaks and a bottle of wine.
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Spectro and Bernd Kraft cooperation agreement
Spectro Analytical Instruments and Bernd Kraft have announced a cooperation agreement.
Curcumin trial bolsters brain-boosting link
A dose of curcumin supplements twice daily is enough to enhance memory and mood in people with mild, age-related memory loss, according to a UCLA study.