Britain's taste for cheddar cheese matures
Consumers in the UK are trading up on their favourite cheese, cheddar, according to new figures, eating into private label sales and offering strong opportunities for producers.
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ALA-rich walnuts could protect arteries after high-fat meal
Walnuts, a rich source of omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), could improve artery function and heart health and may be more important in a Mediterranean-type diet than olive oil, suggests a small study from Spain.
Coffee prices stabilise after months of increases
Coffee prices stabilised in September after two months of marked price increases, according to the International Coffee Organisation (ICO).
Proposals aim to beef up plant inspection system
The UK's food regulator wants to beef up its plant inspection system by focusing on problemprocessors.
New report identifies key growth sectors for flavours
The market for natural and functional ingredients is set to explode, according to a new report on the future of food and drink flavours.