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An investigation will now work to establish whether any products contaminated with dioxins have been distributed in the UK. In a statement the FSA said: "From the information that we have at this time, we do not believe there is significant risk to...

The bottom end of the market, which sees consumers spend on average £5 for a meal has felt the biggest pinch according to the figures. Fast food outlets, workplace meals, coffee shops, sandwich bars and bakeries which 18 months ago accounted for 40%...

After the paper judging part of the competition, 16 young chefs were selected to compete in a two hour cook off over two heats. Each competitor had to produce a 3-course meal for two persons, which included a starter using sea bass, a main course...

Following further enquiries by the Food Safety Authority Ireland (FSAI), it has been confirmed only ten pig farms in the Republic of Ireland were supplied with feed contaminated with dioxins. Pigs from these farms have been supplied to four...

The consumer is going to be in charge in 2009. Both restaurants and supermarkets will be making the most of the foods available across winter, spring, summer and autumn as the food industry submits to public demand for seasonal, local produce with...

Fifty two local authorities across the UK collected 380 formal samples between October 2007 and February 2008 from restaurants, takeaways and pubs, of those only 38 were described incorrectly. The most common mistake was inadvertently selling haddock...

The study commissioned by Caterer.com reveals that 72% admit to being unhappy with their weight. Despite this, only 21% of Brits feel they have a healthy and nutritious diet. Research also found that 98% of British adults believe that cooking is a...

The programme works with North London secondary schools promoting healthy living amongst young people through workshops on how to prepare healthy meals. Jenas joined secondary school pupils from St Thomas More School, Wood Green, in cooking a lasagne...

Dr Clare Mills of the Institute of Food Research, a lead partner in the Food Allergy Specific Therapy (FAST) research project, commented on the issue: "Food allergy affects around 10 million EU citizens and there is no cure. All people with food...