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Duck Fat Has Benefits (Use In Moderation)

Duck fat contains a high percentage of beneficial unsaturated fats, making it more similar to olive oil than beef or pork fat, and more chefs and foodies say it’s a healthier alternative for making fries, roast potatoes and sauteed vegetables. Health experts warn that the claims are overstated, saying that while healthier than butter and [...]

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Preping A Short Rib

Short ribs (Commonly known in UK as ‘Jacob’s Ladder‘ ) is a popular cut of beef. Beef short ribs are larger and usually more tender and meatier than their pork counterpart, pork spare ribs. Short ribs are cut from the rib and plate primals and a small corner of the square-cut chuck 1. Pull back [...]

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CHINA: Tsingtao Brewery sees FY figures continue to rise

Tsingtao Brewery has posted a strong set of figures for 2011, and said it is looking to up its M&A activity going forward.

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Product Launch – PepsiCo’s Propel Zero water

PepsiCo’s Propel Zero water

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US: Havana Club appeal ruling leaves Bacardi, Pernod Ricard upbeat

Both Bacardi and Pernod Ricard have made positive noises about the latest ruling in the US on their long-running row over the Havana Club trademark.

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NETHERLANDS: Heineken leads bids for Ethiopian breweries

Heineken has emerged as the frontrunner to acquire two Ethiopian breweries from the country’s Government, as the group seeks to expand its presence in Africa.

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AUS: Foster’s Group advisor predicts takeover offers

Foster’s Group’s own advisor has told it that a demerger of the firm’s beer and wine arms will open up both divisions to takeover offers, with Treasury Wine Estates set to begin trading on Australia’s stock exchange in early May.

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MEXICO: Coca-Cola FEMSA buys Grupo Industrias Lacteas

Coca-Cola FEMSA, together with stakeholder The Coca-Cola Co, has acquired Panama-based dairy and juice company Grupo Industrias Lacteas.

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EU: Anheuser-Busch InBev secures re-run of Bud trademark battle

Anheuser-Busch InBev has won the latest round in its long-running dispute with Budejovický Budvar, securing a re-run of a court hearing to settle its claim to the ‘Bud’ trademark in the European Union.

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Food packaging harbours harmful toxins

A new study has confirmed that plastic wrappers, food cans and storage tubs deposit at least two potentially harmful chemicals into our food.

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