Monday, February 18, 2013

Fifth of British shoppers are now buying less meat in wake of the horsemeat scandal


British shoppers are cutting down on the amount of meat they eat as a result of the horsemeat scandal, according to a new survey.
The fallout from the discovery of horse in products sold as beef has caused nearly two thirds of people to lose faith in food labels following the revelations.
According to the Daily Mail, a recent survey of more than 2,000 people, found that customers are now opting to buy their meat only from local butchers.

More than 60 percent of adults surveyed said they would now buy meat from their local butchers, the poll said, while a quarter of adults said they would now buy more joints, chops or steaks instead of processed meat.

Chávez Returns to Venezuela



President Hugo Chávez of Venezuela  made a surprise return to Venezuela today, 10 weeks after leaving for cancer surgery in Cuba, sparking celebration among his supporters. VTV, the government television station, said that he arrived at 2:30 a.m. He was taken to a military hospital in Caracas. He is expected to continue treatment there.