The flagship product of the MAB Programme has been the constitution of a vast network of 580 biosphere reserves in 114 countries.

UNESCO: World Water Assessment Programme (WWAP)

Under Ofcom regulations, broadcasters must inform viewers by displaying the letter 'P' for three seconds at the start and end of a programme that contains product placement.

BBC: Product placement ban on British TV lifted

The Czech Republic's state veterinary administration said it found traces of horsemeat in the Ikea product as part of its testing programme.

BBC: Ikea store front

Birds Eye said they were introducing a "triple lock" DNA testing programme which means no minced beef product can reach the supermarket shelf without have been cleared at three stages of DNA testing.

BBC: Birds Eye identify Irish processor as horsemeat source

The Asda product was tested as part of an industry-wide programme and found to be positive for horse DNA above 1%.

BBC: Veterinary drug found in Asda budget corned beef

Nevertheless, Weight Watchers is revamping its product with the launch in America on August 17th of a new programme called Flex Points, which is supposed to be easier for slimmers to follow.

ECONOMIST: Dieting