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Article Type: Food facts From: Nutrition & Food Science, Volume 39, Issue 2.
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Cheddar gets prime-time ad push.
White wine “also good for heart”. A new study could have provided the perfect excuse to pour another glass of white wine.
Low-calorie beer aimed at women.
A lack of honeybees is posing a serious threat to English apples, experts have warned.
UK “must grow more of its own food”. A collapse in food security may put supplies at risk as the UK becomes more vulnerable.
The Fairtrade Foundation has certified the 300th chocolate product to carry its mark.
Watchdog bans vodka drink sachets. A vodka-based drink has been banned over fears that it could appeal to children.
Credit-crunch “meal deals” popular. Special credit-crunch“meal deals” and budget menus are booming.
Free alcohol for women may be banned in bars along with tastings and “happy hour” offer.
Mackerel sees surge in popularity. Price-conscious consumers are spurning“gourmet” fish such as seabass and tuna.
Rise in flavoured milk market. Flavoured milk now accounts for 4.7 per cent of the global milk drink volume according to a report.
Call for branding on local food. Locally-sourced food should be identified with a national brand to encourage more people.
Salty spread axed from school club. A mid-Wales council has banned Marmite from its school breakfast clubs.
Credit crunch boom in comfort food. Demand for comfort food is booming at top City restaurant as credit-crunch woes increase.
Difficult times spark home baking. An explosion in home bread making has been reported as the credit crunch bites.
