Would a switch to a Mediterranean diet be kinder on the environment?
Researchers from Germany and Austria have found that a switch to a vegan or Mediterranean diet would benefit the environment, though both diets do come with their drawbacks.
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Researchers from Germany and Austria have found that a switch to a vegan or Mediterranean diet would benefit the environment, though both diets do come with their drawbacks.
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Action on Salt claims the salt content of some plant-based foods is too high and is urging UK Government to mandate levels.
Everyone should have a right to nutritious food. We hear from Young Food Ambassadors working hard to make sure that prerogative is delivered to children around the world.
A Russian university has developed a robotic vending machine that could serve healthy meals to users, complete with its own ‘brain’ to remember user preferences.
Researchers think coffee could help to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in later life, though it’s not currently clear which specific ingredient was responsible for the benefit.
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The way in which health claims are understood on food packaging varies greatly between different countries, where differences in language can change the meaning and perception of health claims.
Researchers say that sugary drink taxes only work when consumers are made acutely aware of that tax through labelling, though this does not apply if the tax is small.
The rise in plant-based food consumption was largest amongst younger generations, and women were also more likely to go plant-based than men.
Shannon Falconer explains why animal-based pet foods are a problem, and looks at the future of alternatives for our furry friends.
In episode two of New Food and Equinom’s plant-based series, Bethan Grylls is joined by three female experts who discuss the future of protein, the challenges of mimicking experience, and whether soy will ever be trumped.
Michelle Patel outlines the results of the Food Standards Agency’s survey around Britain’s stance on health, environmentally friendly food and who should be taking the reins.
Action Against Hunger marketing executive director Jean-Michel Grand shares insight into how the hospitality industry is helping to tackle the hunger crisis through its Love Food Give Food campaign and discusses some ongoing challenges.
Director General of the International Dairy Federation Caroline Emond, discusses the UN Food Systems Summit and explores how school milk programmes play their part towards a sustainable future.