The recent horse meat scandal which has seen various meat products pulled from the shelves in Europe and the UK, has spread to Asia, with an imported lasagne product recalled from ParknShop retailers.
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Horse meat discovered in UK lasagnes
The controversy surrounding horse meat and the labelling of meat products in Europe continues, with frozen food company Findus recalling its lasagne meals earlier this week.
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Australian, Italian researchers developing “super spaghetti”
Australian researchers are joining with experts from the land of the pasta to create a new “super spaghetti,” which would provide extensive health benefits for consumers.
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Denmark drops fat tax, shelves plans for sugar tax
The Danish government has announced that they will drop their controversial ‘fat tax’ and will not go ahead with plans to introduce a proposed sugar tax.
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EU overhauls food labelling requirements
Consumers around the world are demanding greater transparency when it comes to food labels and it seems the EU is one of the governments that is listening.
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First ‘bio-based’ tie layer aims to make packaging more green
The one aspect of food production that probably faces more criticism than others for its environmental impact is packaging, but a new sustainable, bio-based alternative seeks to change this.
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UK dairy farmers protest price cuts
Dairy farmers in the UK who are facing similar price cut impacts as Australian farmers have vowed to continue protesting about the returns they receive.
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Wine producer cuts 175 jobs
Accolade Wines will cut 175 jobs by January 2013 when it closes its Australian bottling operations.
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Edible packaging could reduce waste
A scientist has found a way to reduce packaging waste that creates millions of tonnes of landfill every year: eat the packaging.
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Pizzas not selling, we’ll make potatoes instead: McCain UK factory to slash 40 jobs
McCain Foods will stop producing frozen pizzas in the UK, amid disappointing sales.
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World food prices drop to 8-month low
World food prices dropped to their lowest level in eight months, according to a U.N. Agency.
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Marmite gets corgis on board to launch “Ma’amite’ to celebrate Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
To celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee, Marmite has released a limited edition version called Ma’amite, and even gotten her majesty’s famous corgi’s in on the advertising.
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Smart label remembers the use-by date you forget
A revolutionary “smart food label” developed by European scientists, which would take the guess work out of use-by labels, could be mass produced by the end of this year, if it gets enough support.
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New regulations to ensure welfare of animals in NSW abattoirs
New South Wales has unveiled new regulations in state abattoirs to ensure the wellbeing and welfare of animals.
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AFGC rejects tax on fast food outlets, study finds 20pc needed to make impact
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has rejected a proposal from a suburban Melbourne council that called for major food outlets to be taxed up to 400 per cent more on commercial rates than other businesses.
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The impact of the falling Aussie dollar on food producers
The Australian dollar dipped below parity overnight, creating a hopeful Australian food industry which may now have a fighting chance with exports and production.
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Rate of animals slaughtered without stunning rising faster that Muslim population in UK
An animal welfare expert in the UK has accused the local meat industry of increasing the number of animals slaughtered without stunning, claiming it is for religious purposes, when it is actually a financial decision.
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Calls for public register of foreign investment in Australian farming land
The peak farming representative group is calling for more transparency on the investments made in Australia by foreign investors.
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Salt levels in fast food varies between countries
It’s pretty common knowledge that the salt content in fast food is high, but new research shows that the exact level varied between countries, even if it’s the same chain.
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Duck fat used to power vehicles
Some clever farmers in a rural French village have found a novel use for duck fat, using it to power vehicles including tractors.
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