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15 May 12 - Food And Drinks News
'Fat tax' on unhealthy food must raise prices by 20% to have effect, says study
"Fat taxes" would have to increase the price of unhealthy food and drinks by as much as 20% in order to cut consumption by enough to reduce obesity and other diet-related diseases, experts have said.
Soft drink tax 'would cut heart attacks and rising levels of obesity'
Estimates suggest taxing sugary drinks and other unhealthy foods could cut up to 2700 heart disease deaths a year. Denmark became the first country in the world to introduce a fat tax last October, with a surcharge on foods high in saturated fat, ...
Put 'Fat Tax' On Unhealthy Food And Drink, Say Experts
Britain would need to put a 20% "fat tax" on unhealthy food and drink to improve the numbers of people suffering diet-related conditions such as obesity and heart disease, medical experts warn.
The Pot Food and Wine, Hyde Park
It's busy, but Carlos is still stopping by tables, spreading his charm and food knowledge. We've dined as a twosome, but enjoyed the larger party of food and atmosphere. *** HOW IT RATED THE POT FOOD & WINE Food 16/20 Staff 8/10 Drink 4/5 X-factor 3/5 ...
Water could change the way we eat: Study
One involved a survey of 60 young US adults (ages 19-23) about the role of food-and-drink pairings. The second involved experiments with 75 US children (ages 3-5) to determine the role of drinks and vegetable consumption.
Coca Cola warns on food manufacturing
That's the warning from Coca-Cola Amatil, which owns the SPC Ardmona fruit and vegetable-processing business in addition to its extensive portfolio of soft drinks and fruit juices. CCA chief executive Terry Davis said food manufacturers were facing ...
KITCHEN SPOTLIGHT: Spider Saloff's lush life includes great food
"My idea of the lush life is always going to include good music and good musicians but it's also going to include good food and good drink. Sometimes two good drinks." Being on the road doesn't automatically stop Saloff from whipping up special foods.
Drinks Are On the House at Bar Louie Milwaukee Locations
Bar Louie is open daily for lunch, dinner and late night dining from 11 am to 2 am with the entire menu available until 2 am every day.
Research and Markets: Restaurants, Food and Drinks Report, March 2012
The Wall Street Transcript has just published its Restaurants, Food and Drinks Reportt, a report offering a timely review of the sector to serious investors and industry executives.
On a nutrition mission
More than half of us are overweight or obese, and last year the National Health and Medical Research Council revealed that 35 per cent of the average adult's diet came from foods and drinks high in saturated fat, sugar or salt.
Changes in the temperature of foods can affect taste intensity
Their work shows that changes in the temperature of foods and drinks have an effect on the intensity of sour, bitter and astringent (eg cranberry juice) tastes but not sweetness.
'Gove is putting our children's future health at risk': Jamie Oliver accuses ...
Over one in four academies are offering crisps and savoury snacks, while around one in six are providing chocolate and sweets, and one in 12 fizzy or energy drinks, according to a study by the School Food Trust. The TV chef said that the research has ...
Fat tax would need to be fat alright: a hefty 20 per cent minimum
Mark Bittman, the New York Times food writer and author, has spoken out against unhealthy “non-foods” like pop and says he would support taxing them.
Olympic food and drink prices revealed
Spectators will have to put up with high prices for food and drink for the Olympic Games in London, according to a report in the Daily Mail.
Sugar can make you dumb, US scientists warn
Researchers at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) fed two groups of rats a solution containing high-fructose corn syrup - a common ingredient in processed foods - as drinking water for six weeks. One group of rats was supplemented with ...
2011 UK carbonate sales fizz while fruit juice stalls
The BSDA's 2012 'UK Soft Drinks Report', prepared by food and beverage consultancy Zenith International, showed continued declines in UK fruit juice consumption since 2007.
McGuinty to struggling cafeterias: Get more creative with healthy food, or else
The Healthy Food for Healthy Schools Act, which took effect last fall, requires all publicly funded schools to meet mandatory nutrition standards for food and drinks sold in schools, including vending machines. It bans items like candy, energy drinks ...
Dumbest criminals, food fights and rugby brawls
Making headlines across New Zealand at noon are a crime hatched while watching World's Dumbest Criminals, footage of some men who suddenly realised they were being filmed behaving badly in a taxi and a school after-ball that is limiting drinks to 8 ...
Milwaukee's many beverages are bountiful
Wine. Tea. Coffee. Spirits. Soft drinks. Of course, milk. Whatever your pleasure, a thirsty soul does not have to look far for a locally produced thirst quencher.
Burma's food industry: Time for investment
Main imports include palm oil, ready-made food, vegetable oil, non-alcoholic drinks and rice. During 2002-2009, imports on average grew 9.4% per year, while exports increased 10.4% per year.
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