Health
- Brassicas "prevent colon cancer">
Brassicas "prevent colon cancer"
by Ed Leahy 15 August 2018 Vegetables and Brassicas
New research on mice revealed digestion of kale, broccoli and cabbage activated…
- Urban veg campaign kicks off>
Urban veg campaign kicks off
by Ed Leahy 13 August 2018 Fruit and Vegetables
The Veg Cities initiative aims to get inner-city residents producing and eating…
- Curious carnivores opting for veggie substitutes>
Curious carnivores opting for veggie substitutes
by Ed Leahy 2 August 2018 Fruit and Vegetables
A new report reveals a large rise in meat substitutes thanks to growing trend…
- Cucumbers linked to salmonella outbreak>
Cucumbers linked to salmonella outbreak
by Ed Leahy 30 July 2018 Leafy & Salad Vegetables
European supply chain of cucumbers suspected in rise of salmonella cases with…
- ECJ stands firm on gene editing>
ECJ stands firm on gene editing
by Tom Joyce 25 July 2018
The European Court of Justice has ruled that gene-edited crops will be subject…
- Schoolchildren at record obesity levels>
Schoolchildren at record obesity levels
by Ed Leahy 24 July 2018 Fruit and Vegetables
Year 6 pupils surveyed by the National Child Measurement Programme showed the…
- Haskap poised for commercial breakthrough>
Haskap poised for commercial breakthrough
by Mike Knowles 23 July 2018 Berries
EFSA approval for 'superfood' berry brings it one big step closer to…
- Gene editing could herald new green revolution>
Gene editing could herald new green revolution
by Ed Leahy 20 July 2018 Fruit and Vegetables
The new method of breeding fruit and veg dubbed "CRISPR" can make…
- Ofsted's child obesity report criticised>
Ofsted's child obesity report criticised
by Ed Leahy 18 July 2018 Fruit and Vegetables
The agency's survey of 60 primary schools revealed no link between obesity…
- ‘Pay farmers to switch to veg,’ urges policy expert>
‘Pay farmers to switch to veg,’ urges policy expert
by Fred Searle 10 July 2018 Fruit and Vegetables
Fresh produce production should be incentivised with grants after Brexit, says…
