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An offensive vegan ad has been banned by the ASA. Image: Getty, Dimitri Otis

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Vegan ad slammed for offensive content

By Gwen Ridler

A gory video ad featuring a yogurt pot full of blood and guts has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).

Split contains 19% alcohol per 200ml can and is sold in single cans as well as multi-packs. Image: New Alchemy Distilling

Milk’s role in craft cocktails is clear to see

By Teodora Lyubomirova

Clarified cocktails are some of the most sought-after drinks in bars around the world today, but how about enjoying one on-the-go? California-based New Alchemy Distilling claims to have found a winning formula for a clean-label, ready-to-drink clarified...

Loquats look similar to apricots, but have a distinctly different taste. Image: Getty/Oleksandr Kiriuchkov

Could loquat fruit be the next big trend in yogurt?

By Teodora Lyubomirova

Researchers developed a novel probiotic fruit yogurt to test how the addition of loquats, tropical fruits with a sweet and tangy flavor, affected the functional and sensory properties of cow's milk yogurt. The results were 'remarkably positive'...

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Dietary microbes & probiotic pills linked to better cognition

By Stephen Daniells

Increased intake of beneficial bacteria from fermented foods and prebiotic and probiotic dietary supplements are associated with better cognition, says a new analysis of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

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Darigold eyes export opportunities as it forges GDT partnership

By Teodora Lyubomirova

The US dairy co-operative is looking to create better value for farmers through capitalizing on growth opportunities in the global dairy markets as part of ‘multi-year transformation aimed at modernizing and globalizing’ the organization.