Tech News

This ‘digital bakery’ 3D prints sweets and chocolates in any shape

Clients can custom-order sweets and chocolates in any shape: from cartoon characters to superheroes.

17/07/2023

Health news

Aspartame has been linked to cancer. Which products use the sweetener?

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified aspartame as a "possible" cause of cancer.

14/07/2023

Food and Drink

Cyprus reveals secret of ancient sweet spoons and fruit treats

Grapes, bitter oranges, walnuts and even eggplants - there's something for everyone. Nikki Agathocleous runs a firm in the Cypriot village of Agros that makes 'sweet spoons' from Middle Age recipes.

26/06/2023

Food and Drink

Dragibus: The 50-year-old French sweet still clings onto its secrets

It’s France’s best-selling sweet and like Coca-Cola, the secret behind its taste(s) remains a closely guarded secret. Which is uniquely frustrating...

09/06/2023

Health news

WHO warns against long-term health risks of artificial sweeteners

Artificial sweeteners won’t help with weight loss and may raise the risk of diabetes, heart disease and death, says the World Health Organization (WHO).

22/05/2023

Money

Food costs are still rising. Where in Europe is being hit the worst?

While rates of inflation are slowly falling, the price of food in Europe is still rising. These are the countries bearing the worst of the costs.

26/01/2023

Health news

Hibernating bears could hold key to treating diabetes in humans

How do hibernating bears stay healthy? New research is exploring what humans can learn from them to treat diabetes.

14/11/2022

Money

Soaring inflation: Where can you get the cheapest cup of coffee?

Thanks to rising inflation, the price of coffee has jumped by 17 per cent across Europe. But where does a cup now cost you the most?

20/10/2022

Health news

Can artificial sweeteners cause cancer? This study raises questions

A large study in France flags a possible link between artificial sweeteners and an increased risk of cancer. What exactly can we read from it?

28/03/2022

Food and Drink

Visit the birthplace of Sweden's festive peppermint candy canes

In 1859, a new confection emerged on the market in the small town of Gränna, Sweden. It was a hard, minty candy with red and white stripes, created by Amalia Eriksson

23/12/2021