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Ultra-processed foods linked to 32 harmful health effects in BMJ report

Consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has been linked with the development of 32 adverse human health outcomes, according to a study published in the British Medical Journal. The umbrella review...

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Októbertől csökken a francia kenyerek és pékáruk sótartalma

Az Egészségügyi Világszervezet (WHO) ajánlására Franciaországban csökkentik a pékáruk sótartalmát, ami a Magyarországra szállított import termékeket is érinti. A cikk a Trade magazin 2023/11. lapszámában olvasható. A WHO szerint egy...

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SPAR Austria Bans Aspartame From Private-Label Brands

SPAR Austria has announced that it has banned aspartame from its private-label dairy brands, and is nearing the total phase-out of the artificial sweetener from its entire store brand range....

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The use of aspartame is not from the devil, the sweetener can be consumed in moderation

With a healthy, balanced diet, the presence of aspartame in food and soft drinks should not cause problems. The modification of the risk classification of the sweetener caused a great storm...

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Tourist developments along the Rába coast were inaugurated in Körmend

It is hoped that the number of water hikers on the Rába will increase, thanks to the new tourism developments, since the goal is to get as many of the...

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Coca-Cola, PepsiCo sales likely to withstand WHO aspartame cancer ruling

The World Health Organization’s announcement last week that aspartame is “possibly carcinogenic” is unlikely to meaningfully impact sales at Coca-Cola and PepsiCo or cause the beverage companies to suddenly abandon...

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The WHO has decided – aspartame can cause cancer

The Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) of the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)...

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Safety also comes first in the food industry

Health protection, food safety, and fair food trade have long been central issues, said Dr. Márton Nobilis, State Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture responsible for food industry and trade...

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WHO recommendation goes against non-sugar sweeteners

The World Health Organization on May 15 released a new guideline that recommends against the use of non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight or reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases....

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Nutritious vegetable dish recipes for a spring weight loss diet

According to a survey by DélKerTÉSZ, 34% of Hungarians only eat vegetables 2-3 times a week, and 31% have fruit on 2-3 occasions per week. Perhaps they don’t know that...

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Lidl has set new goals to promote conscious nutrition

Lidl has adopted an international package of measures to promote conscious nutrition, which includes the development of both the product range and communication. The aim of the supermarket chain is...

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Top 10 Healthiest Countries In Europe

A recent health study carried out by Snuff Store rated each European country on a number of different health factors, including life expectancy and obesity rates. Each country was given...

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ALDI overtaked LIDL in being the UK§s cheapest supermarket in June

Aldi has been named as the nations cheapest supermarket in the month of June, beating rival Lidl for the first time in seven months and saving customers over £25. According to the...

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Up to 828 million people are suffering from starvation according to FAO

Between 702 and 828 million people in the world faced hunger in 2021. This is about 180 million more people since the beginning of the 2030 Agenda, with much of...

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Magazine: Food for Future – the last moments

Expo 2020 in Dubai actually opened only in 2021 and its main topic was sustainability. One of the programmes was a 2-day conference and expo, titled Food for Future. Visitors...

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Magazine: Dark clouds are gathering

After the breakout of the pandemic numerous environmental protection experts thought that the lockdown might be a turning point in reducing consumption and protecting the environment. Today we can see...

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(HU) Nemzetközi szinten is elindult az Európai Friss Csapat program

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The Nutri-score story: Everything you need to know about front-of-pack nutrition labels

It was 20 years ago that the first nutrition information graphic designs appeared on food products in Europe – on the side of the packaging where most people can’t avoid...

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FAO leads the way to clearer peatland mapping and monitoring

Peatlands cover only 3 percent of the world’s surface yet contain as much carbon as all of its vegetation, dramatically underscoring their pivotal role in global climate regulation. Their degradation,...

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As more go hungry and malnutrition persists, achieving Zero Hunger by 2030 in doubt, UN report warns

More people are going hungry, an annual study by the United Nations has found. Tens of millions have joined the ranks of the chronically undernourished over the past five years,...

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The WHO fears a second wave of pandemic

According to a leading WHO scientist, there is every chance of a next wave of the coronavirus after more and more countries decide to reopen – portfolio.hu wrote after CNBC....

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With its “Safe at Work” online knowledge platform, Tork helps healthcare workers

On the occasion of World Hand Hygiene Day, Tork, a global brand specializing in the manufacture of hygiene products, is launching an online platform called “Safe at Work” to support...

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FAO: Food safety is everyone’s business

Without universal access to safe food, the 2030 Agenda will be impossible to reach. Already, an estimated 600 million people each year fall sick from eating food contaminated with bacteria,...

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Spar cuts sugar content of private label products in Croatia

Spar Croatia has modified the recipes of around 65 private label products to reduce their sugar content. In 2017 Spar launched a programme to cut sugar content in its private label...

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Food firms plan to phase out industrially produced trans fats

Members of the International Food and Beverage Alliance (IFBA) – including Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo – will aim to phase out industrially produced trans fats from their products...

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FAO chief says trade has a key role to play in providing good quality, safe and healthy food

International trade is a very important tool for tackling hunger but countries must also guarantee that globally traded food is of good quality, safe and healthy, FAO Director-General José Graziano...

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(HU) Az okosforradalom felfalja saját gyermekeit

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Healthy is the new sexy

According to a WHO report, two thirds of Hungarians are overweight. However, only half of Hungarians think that they have a weight problem – reveals a study by Nielsen. The...

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The Lithuanians consume most alcohol in the world

The Lithuanians consume 18.2 liters of alcohol per year. Among the regions, the Europeans are leading the world with an average of 10.3 liters of alcohol consumption, according to the...

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Soft Drinks Association: raising the tax on food will not help against obesity

People's health indicators can not be improved by raising taxes on food products. A social cooperation is needed – the Hungarian mineral water, fruit juice and soft drinks association told...

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