Tag Archives: Food

Horsemeat

Posted on 13/02/2013 by Oxbridge

Horsemeat has been discovered in beefburgers sold by the supermarket GIANTS Tesco and Iceland, it emerged tonight. Investigators said that in Tesco’s Everyday Value burgers, horsemeat ACCOUNTED FOR almost one third of the meat content.

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Best of British?

Posted on 26/10/2012 by Oxbridge

A trade delegation from Britain is heading to Paris this week in an effort to boost the increasing popularity of British food in France.

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Coffee is good for you!

Posted on 30/05/2012 by Richard Hunt

A recent study lasting for over 14 years in America, involving more than 400,000 people found that coffee is good for you!

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Information is food!!

Posted on 19/05/2012 by Richard Hunt

JP Rangaswami – innovator and chief information officer for many leading financial businesses likes to think that food and information are the same thing and that energy and data are similar. He believes that monkeys can learn faster than humans … Continue reading →

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185 things to do with a Pig

Posted on 17/02/2012 by Richard Hunt

Christien Meindertsma, author of “Pig 05049″ decided to take a look at the afterlife of this pig and find out how many parts of this animal were used and for what.

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No more Turkey – I’m “Stuffed”!!!

Posted on 25/12/2011 by Richard Hunt

(Watch a different Christmas Carol)   Christmas Day is filled with cheer, laughter, family and food. Too much food in fact and often too much turkey. After traditionally opening our gifts from Santa Claus, we then begin on the food and … Continue reading →

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HAKE HOAX? – Get Your Teeth Into This Topic!!

Posted on 30/11/2011 by Richard Hunt

Consumers in Spain trust the mild-flavored white flesh of hake, which is the most popular fish in a country that eats more seafood than almost any other in Europe. Hake is considered safe for pregnant women, and kids crunch into … Continue reading →

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British Food – A tasty Topic to get your teeth into!!!

Posted on 24/11/2011 by Richard Hunt

Do you know what types of food comes from Britain? Have you tasted any? Is Britain famous for traditional food? There are many types of food from all around the British Isles. The Traditional English Breakfast, Steak & Kidney Pie, … Continue reading →

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Current News – Food Labeling

Posted on 10/10/2011 by Christina

Sell-by dates should be removed from food packaging to help cut waste and save shoppers money, ministers say.  The UK throws away about £12bn of edible food each year and critics say confusing packaging is partly to blame. Read the … Continue reading →

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Current News – Are you Healthy!?

Posted on 10/10/2011 by Christina

Denmark has introduced what is believed to be the world’s first fat tax – a surcharge on foods that are high in saturated fat. Some scientists think saturated fat may be the wrong target.   Click this link to read more: Denmark … Continue reading →

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