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Plant based: Finding the recipe for success
Here Anthony Warner discusses how the plant-based market is contending with economic pressures and Homepride’s adaptations in a premium-heavy sector.
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FSA urges vegan label caution for those with food allergies
The FSA has released a campaign supporting those living with food hypersensitivity, following research that revealed 62 percent wrongly trust 'vegan' labels.
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January sees softer decline in grocery inflation
Latest data reveals grocery price inflation in the UK has fallen by 0.1 percent to 6.8 percent in January, with consumers altering their shopping habits during the first month of the year.
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Is the plant-based bubble bursting?
Despite a previous surge in plant-based demand, Sam Sharp explores hurdles in the sector, including market saturation, cost concerns, and M&A sluggishness post-pandemic.
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One in five adults confuse plant-based with real animal products
According to a new report, 20 percent of UK consumers have confused plant-based products with animal products due to branding or labelling.
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What meals have the highest rate of protein synthesis?
New research has revealed that beef meals result in higher muscle protein synthesis rates than vegan meals.
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24 employees made redundant as VBites falls into administration
VBites, a vegan food company owned by Heather Mills, ex-wife of Paul McCartney, has fallen into administration blaming “rising raw material costs and energy prices”, reports reveal.
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Plant-based burger 1-1 Steak & ale pie
In what has been the year that plant-based was brought down to Earth with a bump, could sporting events be a key area of growth?
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What really is the future of future food?
Professor Chris Elliott reports from the Future of Foods Summit in Thailand and expresses a change of heart when it comes to alternative proteins.
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Recall Roundup: Spotlight on allergens
Undeclared allergens In the UK, Tesco is recalling its Plant Chef Sweet Potato & Chickpea Tikka Masala as it may contain milk that is not declared on the label. The product comes in a pack size of 400g and has the batch code L23215S. The best before date to look…
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Can simple diet swaps save the planet?
A team of researchers in the US have revealed a number of simple diet changes that can cut carbon emissions.
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Stepping up to the plate: Joanna Trewern
In this series, we speak to dynamic voices in the food industry, showcasing individuals who are embracing new responsibilities and unveiling their visions for the sector.
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UMIAMI harnesses $34.7 million to conquer US plant-based market
UMIAMI, a plant-based ‘chicken’ food tech has raised $34.7 million to allow for growth in the US market and shares three key expansion pillars.
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What is driving the alternative protein ecosystem forward?
ADM's Jacquelyn Schuh explores how the alternative protein landscape is transforming to meet global demand, with evolving consumer preferences and innovative technologies at the forefront.
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It’s high time food got a seat at the climate table
After Rishi Sunak rowed back on several climate commitments, Raphael Podselver from ProVeg International, a co-host of Food4Climate at COP28, examines the implications of this decision and what it means for the food industry.
