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  • Monday, 24 March, 2025
    Medical science
    UK detects bird flu in sheep for the first time

    Authorities play down risks to livestock but urge precautions to avoid mass outbreaks seen in US

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  • Friday, 14 March, 2025
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    Novo Nordisk Foundation’s obesity head works as paid adviser to chocolate maker Ferrero

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  • Friday, 7 March, 2025
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  • Friday, 21 February, 2025
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    Ministers ignored evidence of farm animals poisoned by lead, experts say

    Government accused of failing to ‘get to grips’ with cases showing impact on livestock reared near abandoned mines in England

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  • Sunday, 16 February, 2025
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  • Wednesday, 12 February, 2025
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  • Tuesday, 11 February, 2025
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  • Tuesday, 4 February, 2025
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    UK slow to stop meat imports after German disease outbreak, experts say

    MPs told belated response to foot-and-mouth cases in Europe was because of failings in post-Brexit border regime

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  • Monday, 3 February, 2025
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  • Tuesday, 14 January, 2025
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    UK bans meat imports from Germany after foot-and-mouth outbreak

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  • Monday, 13 January, 2025
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  • Friday, 27 December, 2024
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    The junk food crisis harming Britain’s children

    As their diets worsen, young people are suffering increasing levels of malnutrition and obesity. Can the UK turn the tide?

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  • Saturday, 21 December, 2024
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    Culinary trends of the past resurface to produce comforting content

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  • Tuesday, 10 December, 2024
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    Scientists find potential link between ultra-processed foods and cancer

    Fatty molecules also found in UPFs seen at high levels in colorectal tumours

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  • Monday, 9 December, 2024
    The FT ViewThe editorial board
    Tackling the harms of ultra-processed foods

    Consumers need clear information to make healthier choices about what they eat

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  • Wednesday, 4 December, 2024
    Ultra-processed foods fatten muscles even if not eaten in large amounts, study finds

    Research intensifies debate over health risks of mass-produced goods made more palatable for consumers

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  • Tuesday, 3 December, 2024
    UK junk food ad ban includes porridge and pitta bread snacks

    Unhealthy foods cannot be shown online or before 9pm under new rules to cut childhood obesity

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  • Monday, 2 December, 2024
    Environment
    England’s environment watchdog told to review risk from lead mines

    Government-ordered report comes after FT investigation into impact of toxic metal on human health

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  • Friday, 22 November, 2024
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    Wealthy and developing nations in disagreement on crucial issues as climate summit nears its close

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  • Monday, 18 November, 2024
    Huel Ltd
    Huel profits surge as meal replacement maker broadens fan base

    UK company says launch of chewable goods, presence in supermarkets and anti-obesity drugs have driven demand

    Staff at the Huel factory in Milton Keynes measure ingredients. They are wearing white lab coats, black caps, blue hair nets, gloves, and red ear protection while handling blue bags and using a scale.
  • Friday, 25 October, 2024
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    Chinese imports damage ‘dignity’ of Italian tomato, says Mutti chief

    Boss of tomato sauce group urges Brussels to protect farmers hit by ‘unfair’ competition from China’s Xinjiang region

    An aerial view shows a tractor harvesting tomatoes
  • Thursday, 24 October, 2024
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    A food safety crisis is the last thing McDonald’s needs on its menu Premium content

    Fast-food chain may be able to contain outbreak quickly but the risk is it will have already deterred inflation-weary diners

    A Quarter Pounder with fries at a McDonald’s restaurant in El Sobrante, California
  • Wednesday, 23 October, 2024
    Social affairs
    ‘Misguided fears’ of nanny state to blame for obesity crisis, peers warn

    House of Lords committee calls for ‘long-term’ plan to address disease and ‘broken’ food system in England

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  • Wednesday, 23 October, 2024
    McDonald's Corp
    McDonald’s hit as Quarter Pounders tied to US E. coli outbreak

    Fast-food chain withdraws signature burger from four states after 49 infections and one death

    A US flag flies behind the golden arches of a McDonald’s restaurant in La Vista, Nebraska
  • Saturday, 12 October, 2024
    Food Safety
    UK food safety watchdog to probe lead levels near abandoned mines

    Risk assessment by Food Standards Agency comes after FT investigation into impact of toxic metal

    A ruined building at the site of an old lead mine in Cwmystwyth, central Wales
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