Science says this is the reason why so many people still eat meat

A lot of people have either become vegan, vegetarian or have cut down on their meat intake. In recent years it has become more of a lifestyle choice rather than a dietary requirement (for some). But a new study has shown the reason why a lot of people still eat meat... and it might surprise you.

Batches of Avonmore soup may be contaminated with plastic

THE FOOD SAFETY Authority of Ireland has alerted Irish consumers to a recall of several batches of Avonmore soup over concerns that they may be contaminated with plastic. The recall was issued by Glanbia, who alerted customers to the potential issue affecting batches of the Avonmore fresh soup range.

Cannabis remains most commonly used illegal drug in Ireland

LEVELS OF ILLEGAL drug use have risen by 1.9% between 2010/11 and 2014/15. The findings are included in Drug Use in Ireland and Northern Ireland, a study published today, and arise from data collected in the fourth Drug Prevalence Survey. The results indicate that cannabis continues to be the most commonly used illegal drug and that the use of new psychoactive substances has dropped significantly. Catherine Byrne, Minister for Health Promotion and the National Drugs Strategy, welcomed the publication of the findings.

Magnum goes VEGAN!

Magnum has released two new vegan ice creams made from a plant-based pea protein. Available in two flavours the ice creams are already proving to be a big hit with vegans around the country who are celebrating plant-based products becoming more easily available.

Champion grower wins heaviest vegetables in three categories.

Wheeling away in triumph, this is champion veg grower Ian Neale with an offering to make his rivals green with envy. Mr Neale, 75, had the heaviest carrot (9lb 8oz), beetroot (3rd) and cabbage (4st 10lb) at the Harrogate Autumn Flower Show in North Yorkshire yesterday. 'There really is no secret,' he said.

'It's just about having the right growing conditions, and you have to put in plenty of time.' You do need a little bit of money-for compost and fertiliser-but that's all.' The carrot and beetroot will be fed to horses and cows in his hometown of Newport, South Wales- but the cabbage will be left behind, as it would slow down his return journey.