Food and Drink

Global wine output squeezed as coronavirus crisis weighs

Global wine production will remain below the five-year average this year, dented by low South American volumes and European Union output caps after the coronavirus crisis sent sales sliding, an…

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Coronavirus found on imported squid packaging in China

Authorities in China’s northeastern Jilin province have found the novel coronavirus on the packaging of imported squid, health authorities in the city of Fuyu said on Sunday, urging anyone who…

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Costa Rica coffee exports soar 72% in August, boosted by coronavirus pandemic

Costa Rican coffee exports surged 72.4% in August compared with the same month last year, the national coffee institute ICAFE said on Tuesday, citing a jump in production and growing…

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Japan’s tuna market, the world’s largest, hit hard by coronavirus pandemic

Japan's tuna market, the world's largest, is taking an outsized hit from the coronavirus pandemic, pressuring restaurants and wholesalers at Tokyo's sprawling Toyosu fish market to adapt to survive. Businesses…

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World food price index rises for 3rd month running in August -FAO

World food prices rose for a third month running in August, led by coarse grains, vegetable oils and sugar, the United Nations food agency said on Thursday. The Food and…

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Worst UK wheat harvest in 40 years prompts flour price hike fears

Britain's worst wheat harvest in 40 years is likely to cause a price hike in flour and bread, the industry has warned. Only about 40% of the usual amount of…

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New study reveals Covid-19 can survive on frozen meat and fish for up to three weeks

A new study revealed that Covid-19 can survive on frozen meat and fish for up to three weeks, a study has found, as scientists warn that contaminated food may cause…

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Research – Female palate is more discerning when it comes to wine tasting

A research carried among 208 volunteers, published in the scientific journal Food Quality and Preference concluded that the female palate is more discerning, when it comes to wine tasting. During…

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Whisky Festival to be held in Brussels – Food and Wine Gazette

Belgium will finally have its whisky, rum and spirits festival. This will take place on the weekend of 1 June to 3 June at the Autoworld at the Cinquantenaire (Jubelpark)…

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