Nestle investors ask company to make more healthy food items
Nestle is facing a formal demand from some shareholders, including Legal & General, to significantly improve the amount of healthy food the Swiss consumer group sells. In reality three-quarters of Nestle’s global sales are unhealthy products containing high levels of salt, sugar and fats,” said Catherine Howarth, chief executive of ShareAction. Nestle said ShareAction was targeting the wrong company and it would “have to agree to disagree” with the investor coalition. The assertion that 75% of the company’s sales are unhealthy is wrong, said a spokesperson, adding Nestle was the first food company to measure the nutritional value of its entire portfolio against a government-endorsed rating system. Nestle has disagreed with various arguments made by ShareAction, said Pascal Boll, an analyst at Stifel, most notably the claimed fraction of unhealthy food within the company’s portfolio.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 14, 2024 19:08 UTC
Offaly winners announced at Irish Restaurant Awards
Offaly winners announced at Irish Restaurant AwardsSeveral hospitality businesses in Offaly had cause to celebrate last night when the county winners were announced at the Leinster Regional Final of the Irish Restaurant Awards. Over 1,000 people attended the celebration of food and hospitality in the province, which was held in the Lyrath Hotel, Kilkenny. This year's Offaly winners were as follows:Local Food Hero: Asad Mahmud Khondkar, Shishir, Tullamore. Now that the county honours have been handed out, the regional and All Ireland winners will be announced at the All Ireland Awards Gala Dinner in Dublin in May. "Above all, the awards give us the opportunity to recognise and celebrate the hard work of Ireland’s talented restaurant, café and food-led hospitality staff.
Source:Irish Independent
March 14, 2024 18:47 UTC
Understanding paranoia: Imagine unwanted thoughts invading your head day and night, convincing you that the world is against you
Understanding paranoia: Imagine unwanted thoughts invading your head day and night, convincing you that the world is against youProfessor Daniel Freeman, a leading paranoia researcher, discusses the roots of the condition, and why a more equal and trusting society sees lower levels of fearProfessor Daniel Freeman. Photo: Jason AldenSuzanne Harrington Today at 03:30Paranoia, goes the song, will destroya. In the late 1990s, I was diagnosed with paranoid psychosis. I was hearing voices, people whispering horrible things about me — not strangers, but people I knew. It was utterly real to me, and terrifying.
Source:Irish Independent
March 14, 2024 16:07 UTC
Scotland team for Ireland Six Nations finale revealed
The recent injury sustained by regular starter Sione Tuipulotu paved the way for Cam Redpath to make a rare start in last weekend’s damaging 31-29 defeat away to the Azzurri. However, McDowall, who has been in good form for Warriors this term, has been preferred to Redpath, who drops to the bench in one of two changes to the team that started in Rome. The other alteration sees first-choice scrum-half Ben White return in place of George Horne after the Toulon number nine was rested for the match at the Stadio Olimpico. Backs Horne and Redpath both drop to the bench, with head coach Gregor Townsend reverting to a 5/3 split after going with a 6/2 last weekend. Fellow loosehead Alec Hepburn drops out of the 23 along with former captain Jamie Ritchie.
Source:The Herald
March 14, 2024 15:20 UTC
What to watch on TV and streaming today: The Complaints Bureau, 20 Days in Mariupol and Cold War docuseries Turning Point
Blown AwayBlown Away Netflix, streaming now What do you get when you mix sand, lime and soda with 2,000C heat? SupersexSupersex Netflix, streaming now This is a weird one. ARA San Juan: The Submarine That DisappearedARA San Juan: The Submarine That Disappeared Netflix, streaming now In 2017, Argentine naval submarine ARA San Juan disappeared from radars with 44 crew members on board. The Gentlemen Netflix, streaming now Guy Ritchie has his mitts all over this eight-parter, serving as executive producer, creator, co-writer, and featured director. Damsel Netflix, streaming now Sometimes, a handsome prince just wants to feed you to a deadly dragon.
Source:Irish Independent
March 14, 2024 14:44 UTC
Kevin De Bruyne to miss FA Cup clash against Newcastle with groin problem
Kevin De Bruyne to miss FA Cup clash against Newcastle with groin problemBy Andy Hampson, PAKevin De Bruyne will miss Manchester City’s FA Cup quarter-final against Newcastle on Saturday with a minor groin injury. Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco offered an update on De Bruyne’s situation at a press conference on Thursday morning. “Kevin De Bruyne will miss this camp due to a groin injury, but the most important thing is that he’ll be back very soon on the pitch and we will have him completely for the Euros. “I think we have a responsibility, not just for the player, also for the team. It should make always sense, if we call a player, he should be able to play and to train.
Source:Irish Independent
March 14, 2024 14:35 UTC
De Bruyne left out by Belgium for friendlies because of groin injury
Anderson, IN (46016)TodayVariable clouds with showers and scattered thunderstorms. Storms more numerous this evening. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80%..TonightVariable clouds with showers and scattered thunderstorms. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.
Source:The Herald
March 14, 2024 14:33 UTC
IWT Statement: Irish Wildlife Trust refuses to accept cash over conviction
IWT Statement14th March 2024Irish Wildlife Trust refuses to accept cash over convictionThe Irish Wildlife Trust (IWT) is disappointed to learn that in a recent wildlife crime court case a successful conviction for the destruction of a badger sett was altered on appeal to the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. The IWT who were one of the court ordered recipients of this donation, to the sum of €5,000, have declined the donation due to the circumstance of this case. The NPWS barrister stated that a conviction is more beneficial “because it sends out a message”. This is a serious wildlife crime. The Irish Wildlife Trust would like to see the full weight of the law being used by courts in wildlife crime cases in order to send a clear message that the Irish court system values nature and is willing to play their part in stopping rampant wildlife crime and environmental destruction in Ireland.
Source:The Irish Times
March 14, 2024 13:50 UTC
Local lotto player scoops over €87,000 in Wednesday night’s draw
A lotto player in County Longford had a Wednesday to remember after matching five numbers and the bonus to win €87,233 in last night's draw. The winning numbers in the draw on Wednesday, March 13th, were: 02, 09, 23, 25, 28, 34 and the bonus was 35. Lotto players in the area are being urged to check their tickets carefully today as one player now has a ticket worth €87,233. The winner is advised to sign the back of their ticket and keep it safe. As there was no outright winner of the €4,496,070 jackpot in last night’s draw, Saturday’s jackpot is now set to roll towards an estimated €5 million.
Source:The Herald
March 14, 2024 13:01 UTC
Offaly culinary students to the fore at Belfast competition
Offaly culinary students to the fore at Belfast competitionCulinary students at the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), Athlone Campus, showcased their culinary prowess by clinching top honours at this year’s IFEX competition in Belfast. Competing against industry professionals and culinary students from across the UK and Ireland, the five winning students from TUS Athlone swept the board, demonstrating their dedication and skill in the field. Another noteworthy accomplishment came from third-year student Martin Duffy, head chef at Athlone Springs Hotel, who earned a Merit in the Plant-Based Challenge. TUS Athlone students also collectively secured gold and silver in the Classic Chicken Competition. She also praised the students' collaborative spirit, noting Martin Duffy's role in mentoring the younger students.
Source:Irish Independent
March 14, 2024 06:10 UTC
Air pollution has improved over past 20 years — but still above WHO levels
Air pollution levels have improved in Europe over the past 20 years, research has found. The study, led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), looked at pollution levels in more than 1,400 regions in 35 European countries, representing 543 million people. During the study period, PM2.5 and PM10 levels were highest in northern Italy and eastern Europe. High NO2 levels were recorded in northern Italy and in some areas of western Europe, such as in the south of the UK, Belgium and the Netherlands. Methane emissions have held around this level since 2019, according to the IEA's Global Methane Tracker.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 14, 2024 04:24 UTC
ECB will start cutting rates with 'victory' over inflation in sight
The European Central Bank will probably start cutting rates during the spring, between April and June 21, as the "victory" against inflation is in sight, French central bank head and ECB policymaker Francois Villeroy de Galhau has said. He also re-iterated that the inflation rate in France should fall to 2% next year. Meanwhile, ECB Governing Council member Pierre Wunsch said the ECB will have to gamble soon with an interest rate cut even though wage inflation and price rises for services are uncomfortably high. He said the ECB was getting to a point where it could react to inflation heading in the right direction. Eurozone inflation fell in February to 2.6%, but underlying price growth remained stubbornly high.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 14, 2024 04:22 UTC
New Northern Ireland leaders ‘the focus’ at Washington DC event
It is the first time Northern Ireland’s leaders have officially visited the US city together ahead of St Patrick’s Day for eight years. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar speaks to the media at the Dupont Circle Hotel, Washington, DC, during his visit to the US for St Patrick’s Day (Niall Carson/PA)Irish premier Leo Varadkar, who will also address the event, said Northern Ireland will be the focus. “Friday will be the political meetings with the president, vice-president and, speaker and congressional leaders with a particular focus on Northern Ireland. Earlier Mr Leo Varadkar has said Israel’s apparent plans for the Gaza Strip after a potential ceasefire are “entirely unacceptable”. Joe Biden with Leo Varadkar last year (Damien Storan/PA)Mr Varadkar and other ministers are attending events in the US around St Patrick’s Day.
Source:The Herald
March 14, 2024 04:01 UTC
Leo Varadkar: Sinn Féin will ‘make Ireland broke again’ if they are elected to power
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said Sinn Féin will “make Ireland broke again” if they are elected into office. Speaking ahead of an Ireland Fund gala dinner in Washington DC, the Taoiseach said he was looking forward to speaking with Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O’Neill. However, he said he is still opposed to going into government with Sinn Féin. “I firmly believe that Sinn Féin will make Ireland broke again if they pursue their economic and trade policies,” he said. He said Sinn Féin’s support of separatists in Spain along with support for Cuba and Venezuela could cause Ireland problems with other allies.
Source:Irish Independent
March 14, 2024 03:35 UTC
Bright colours and extravagant hats take over Cheltenham Festival fashion
Bright colours and extravagant hats take over Cheltenham Festival fashionBy Prudence Wade, PARainy weather at Cheltenham Festival didn’t stop racegoer fashion from being bright and bold. If racegoers weren’t wearing bright colours, then they were experimenting with print. The day has typically encouraged female racegoers to wear their finest high-end fashion – but that’s also shifted, as the day now celebrates ‘slow fashion’. So vintage looks and classic outfits are all on the table – but one thing that definitely hasn’t changed is the vast array of hats at Cheltenham. There is no formal dress code at Cheltenham, instead the organisers say racegoers should come ‘dressed to feel your best’.
Source:Irish Independent
March 14, 2024 02:54 UTC