Food and beverage

Australia Post will no longer deliver perishable foods from June 30 - a move industry experts say will 'ruin' businesses across the country. The government-run postal service has contacted affected producers to inform them of the change - including those selling native bush ingredients, truffles, butter and cheese. Australia Post has blamed the 'complex requirements' in the country's different states and territories for the decision. Australia Post will no longer deliver perishable food items from June 30 in a controversial decision that has angered businesses Australia Post said it will end perishable food deliveries on its StarTrack services, which includes Road Express, Premium, Next Flight and Courier. Sydney boutique butter producer Pepe Saya said the move would devastate farmers and producers who rely on Australia Post delivery for their income. 'We lost a lot of our normal business during the outbreak of the pandemic and had to go big time into home …

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A pub has banned two emus for "bad behaviour" after they entered the premises and caused havoc. Known as Carol and Kevin, the birds climbed up the stairs of the Australian outback pub and created issues. The flightless birds have been amusing locals and tourists by stealing food – however, this pub had enough after their behaviour last week. Two of the birds have been accused of causing issues. Publican, Chris Gimblett said: "They’ve learnt to walk up the front steps of the hotel, which has been causing just a few issues. "When emus get a fright, they head in a forward direction but are normally looking behind so they can’t see where they’re going and this is where chaos can happen. “They bump into everything.” To solve the problem, Mr Gimblett has been forced to string a rope across the top of the stairs, reports Evening Standard. Despite not being "indoor birds" the emus have still managed to get inside and create a mess. The extent of …

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Olives and halloumi fries are replacing salted peanuts and traditional crisp flavours as the nation's favourite bar snacks, new data has shown. Pubgoers in the North are also leaning more towards artisanal snacks according to a study of more than one million table service orders found. The findings come as punters have had to increasingly order food and drinks online via table service apps during the pandemic, giving a clearer picture of the nation’s evolving bar nibble preferences. A study of 1.5 million orders carried out by ServedUp, a mobile app for order table service, found a marked increase in purchases of healthier snacks since pubs started to re-open in April. Purchase of healthier baked crisps rose by 23 per cent compared to before the pandemic, cashew nuts by 20 percent and popcorn by 12 per cent. Meanwhile, demand for gourmet flavoured crisps shot up by 16 per cent and olives by eight per cent. Purchases of snacks popular with adherents of low-carb diets, such …

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Three New York City police officers have been hospitalized after allegedly ingesting bleach that had been put into their milkshakes at a Shake Shack restaurant in New York City. The incident occurred on the evening of June 15 when the three officers went to a Shake Shack restaurant in Lower Manhattan when, at some point during their meal, they began to feel sick while drinking their milkshakes. The New York City Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association (NYC PBA) released a statement early Tuesday morning saying that it is believed the officers had ingested bleach. “At some point during their meal period, the MOS discovered that a toxic substance, believed to be bleach, had been placed in their beverages,” the NYC PBA said in a statement published to social media. “The contamination was not discovered until the MOS had already ingested a portion of their beverages.” The three victims were transported to a local area hospital and are received treatment. All of them are expected …

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October 18, 2021 - 14:04 BST The Duchess of York enjoyed an indulgent slice of tiramisu to mark her 62nd birthday on Friday - see photos of her birthday cake The royal family are no stranger to a party, yet Sarah Ferguson opted for an understated celebration to mark her 62nd birthday last Friday – and just wait until you see her cake. MORE: How Kate Middleton broke the Queen's golden food rule Taking to Instagram to share a series of personal photos in light of her special day, the Duchess of York could be seen blowing out a candle on a decadent slice of tiramisu – an Italian dessert consisting of layers of sponge cake soaked in coffee and brandy or liqueur with powdered chocolate and mascarpone cheese. Loading the player... WATCH: Sarah Ferguson describes her new grandaughter as "very, very beautiful" She captioned the post: "Thank you so much to everyone for the kind and thoughtful birthday messages," as she …

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Millions of Americans with mild-to-moderate hearing loss may soon be able to buy high-quality — and cheaper — hearing aids at their local drugstore. That's because the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday issued long-awaited draft rules for selling such devices over the counter, which the agency calls "sound amplification" products. Now that the proposed rules are out, it could take about a year for new hearing aids to hit the market, according to experts. "The new regulatory category will provide the public with greater control over their hearing aid purchasing decisions at stores nationwide or online without the need for a professional hearing exam, fitting adjustment or a prescription," Acting FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock said in a statement . When the agency issues final rules, experts hope it will spur competition among consumer electronics companies for a global hearing aid market that some estimate should jump 40% to $11.6 billion by 2028. Currently, the …

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Summary Ericsson flags supply chain issues Danone slips as Q3 sales growth slows Roche falls as COVID-19 treatment fails to help patients Oct 19 (Reuters) - Some positive earnings and defensive buying kept Europe's main stock index in the black on Tuesday, helping offset losses in Sweden's Ericsson and French consumer goods giant Danone after downbeat results. The pan-European STOXX 600 (.STOXX) rose 0.3%, staying close to one-month highs. Utilities (.SX6P) and industrials (.SXOP) led gains, while German reinsurer Munich Re (MUVGn.DE) rose 2.6% after doubling its profit in the third quarter. Some upbeat earnings from Wall Street, including Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N) and Travelers (TRV.N) , also boosted sentiment. Capping gains were food and beverage names (.SX3P) after Danone (DANO.PA) warned of growing inflationary pressures next year, pulling France's CAC40 index (.FCHI) 0.1% lower. Danone, peers Nestle (NESN.S) and Unilever (ULVR.L) …

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Oct 19 (Reuters) - Snap Inc (SNAP.N) said on Tuesday it is launching a studio to help brands create augmented reality advertising and experiences, part of a move to popularize the use of technology that can overlay computer-generated images onto a person's view of the real world. The owner of photo messaging app Snapchat first became popular with young users for its early forms of augmented reality (AR), such as photo filters that could superimpose dog ears onto a person's photo, or add a dancing hot dog to a video. Snap has since staked its future on advancing the technology, launching AR-enabled eyewear and acquiring startups that develop technology to allow users to virtually try on clothing. The new studio, Arcadia, will help brands build AR experiences not just for Snapchat, but any other social media apps or websites where it wants to place content, said Jeff Miller, global head of creative strategy at Snap. "The goal is to push the boundaries of what's possible in AR," …

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A warm glass of milk has long been used by parents to settle their toddlers before bed. Now new research has suggested that it is not just an old wives’ tale and the bedtime drink really does help ensure a good night’s sleep. It is estimated that more than a third of Britons struggle to get to sleep. Sedatives such as benzodiazepines and zolpidem are commonly prescribed to treat insomnia, while sales of cannabis oils as a natural remedy have surged over the past year. However, many of these sedatives come with side-effects including memory problems, confusion and muscle weakness, as well as being highly addictive for some users. The medications work by activating the GABA receptor, a protein in the brain that suppresses nerve signalling and slows brain activity. In an attempt to find alternatives, scientists, funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, discovered that naturally sourced peptides in milk caused the same effect of drowsiness by binding the GABA …

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Can you name any famous Nigels? No, me neither. Except for.... yep, you got it. The only Nigel I can genuinely name off the top of my head (though I will admit to singing XTC’s classic 1979 classic while I write this piece, “Making Plans For Nigel”: We’re only making plans for Nigel /We only want what’s best for him / We’re only making plans for Nigel / Nigel just needs that helping hand ) is... Nigel Farage . Research released this week by the Office for National Statistics has revealed the most (and least) popular baby names in England and Wales, and the name “Nigel” has officially been deemed extinct. The data showed that not a single baby was named either Nigel or Carol in the whole of 2020 – sad times. Or is it? Let’s look at some reasons why this might be the case – starting with my original challenge: if you can’t name any Nigels, other than the obvious, then he’s likely the figure that immediately comes to mind. We’re all in the same boat; including brand …

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