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Dining out contributes a fifth of daily calories for Scots

08 June, 2026Agriculture News

Eating meals outside of the home is a regular occurrence for people, a study shows.

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Targeted food swaps boost health and cut emissions

05 May, 2026Agriculture News

Replacing specific animal products with the most consumed plant-based alternatives to meat and…

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Dog food can have greater impact than human diets

07 January, 2026Agriculture

Premium pet feeds can have a carbon footprint in excess of food consumed by people, a study shows.

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Children’s diet shifts could aid climate goals

28 November, 2025Agriculture

Balanced dietary changes are needed to meet Scotland’s health and climate ambitions, a report has…

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Shoppers lack access to organic grocery options

12 November, 2025Agriculture

Study in three continents finds low availability of organic food and drink in city stores.

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Children’s diet shifts could aid climate goals

08 October, 2025Agriculture

Balanced dietary changes are needed to meet Scotland’s health and climate ambitions, a report has…

Mother and daughter in a kitchen, preparing food

Five-year study points to healthy, sustainable UK diets

26 September, 2025Agriculture

A £47.5m research collaboration sets out recommendations to make the UK’s food healthier, fairer…

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Experts outline potential of One Health in food systems

28 July, 2025Agriculture

Lancet Commission report sets out findings on current and future use of holistic approach.

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Study investigates impact of early diet on later health

03 June, 2025Agriculture

Past and present studies of children’s diets will be used to explore how eating habits in early…

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International team aims to tackle pig parasite

30 May, 2025Agriculture

A £2.3 million project aims to combat a costly parasitic disease affecting humans and pigs in sub-…

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