All Health articles – Page 88
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ArticleKiwifruit pulled after typhoid case
Zespri has pulled 100,000 trays of kiwifruit from sale after a picker was diagnosed with typhoid fever
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ArticleIrish rugby star fronts consumption campaign
Bord Bia has recruited Irish international rugby star Tommy Bowe, a member of the Lions touring team, to head its Best In Season fresh produce promotion campaign.
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ArticleRoyal wedding boosts produce sales
The royal wedding is being credited with an upsurge in sales of cucumbers, mint and Jersey Royal potatoes.
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ArticleChina seizes tainted bean sprouts
The safety of fresh produce in China is once again in the spotlight following the seizure of 40 tonnes of bean sprouts treated with banned substances
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ArticleMetro Group to launch nutrition labels
Retailer is set to introduce the '1 plus 4' label across its entire own-label range in Germany
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ArticleSalad bar boost for New Orleans schools
United Fresh Foundation donates salad bars to 33 schools to help increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables for children
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ArticleChina widens import ban
China has expanded a ban on Japanese food imports to include new regions and products amid mounting concerns over radiation contamination
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ArticleStrawberries could prevent cancer
Strawberries could help in the prevention of oesophageal cancer, a new report suggests
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Article2x2 targets Dutch youngsters
Latest marketing project aims to encourage greater consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables among children in the Netherlands
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ArticleContaminated cabbages discovered in Singapore
Readings taken from some cabbages imported to Singapore from Japan have shown radiation levels up to nine times the level recommended for international trade
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ArticleEC confirms School Fruit Scheme funding
Allocations for 2011/12 academic year show the UK, Sweden and Finland are only EU countries not set to participate
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ArticleJapan radiation fears may boost NZ exports
Vegetable exports from New Zealand to Japan and other Asian markets may rise as buyers shun Japanese products over radiation fears
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ArticleProgress made on School Fruit Scheme
A meeting hosted by the EC confirmed that the scheme is well underway in most member states, reaching some 5m school children
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ArticleUSDA funding move applauded
News that the USDA is to provide US$158m in funding for school produce programme is welcomed by United Fresh
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ArticleDisney to expand produce offer
Disney reveals strategy to launch more healthy, family-friendly fresh fruit and vegetable options for North American consumers
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ArticleIndia investigates pesticide levels
India has instigated research into the levels of toxic chemicals present on vegetables sold on the domestic market
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ArticleLoBue launches child-friendly mandarins
New Ribbitz brand designed to encourage healthy snacking among children
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ArticleFreshfel launches produce info website
Enjoyfresh.eu is designed to provide consumers with a range of information on the positive impact of fruit and vegetables
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EU consumption disappoints
Fresh produce consumption in the EU is on a worrying downward trend, according to new figures from Freshfel.
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ArticleChicago is new Salad Bar star
Donation from Chiquita and United Fresh fosters healthy eating habits for some 410,000 school children in Chicago