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What is sugary food costing Canada?
A new study has found that excess sugar consumption is costing Canada’s health-care billions of dollars every year, and researchers claim that sugary drinks are not the only culprits.
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New launches in the food and beverage industry: March 2022
With National Salt Week and Caffeine Awareness Month taking place, launches of note for this roundup include low in salt seasoning and matcha-infused drinks. We also see UK companies gearing up for HFSS regulations.
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Recall roundup: This week’s food recalls from Canada, the US and UK
Pathogens have been detected in pet food and human food, whilst undeclared allergens have also been causing recalls this week.
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What are health conscious consumers looking for in 2022?
New research from food broker, Presence, has revealed five key trends driven by the health-conscious consumer movement, including gut health and an uptake in mushrooms. Find out about all five here.
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Allergen-free ice cream created in California
A group of students from the University of California Davis have created an allergen-free ice cream made from the liquid contained in chickpeas cans.
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Mythbreakers: Does eating greasy food prevent hangovers?
Can you really prevent the dreaded hangover by eating greasy food after you drink? Food scientist Dr Fisher and the inventor of SOBAR, takes on this popular myth and provides some science-based recommendations on how you can drink smarter.
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Accelerating product development and innovation in plant-based meat
Consumers have demonstrated a strong desire to cut their meat consumption and are calling on manufacturers to help out. Here, Daniel Dikovsky from Redefine Meat shares the hurdles experienced by the plant-based meat sector and what they must do to satisfy flexitarian palates.
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The surprising food that may lower the risk of developing type two diabetes
New research has found out why yoghurt may be able to lower the risk of type two diabetes and also help with other health issues.
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70 percent of high street meal deals would count as HFSS, study claims
To mark Salt Awareness Week (14th - 20th March), Action on Salt has presented research showing how high the salt content in meal deals is.
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Many businesses unprepared for HFSS legislation, states new study
New research finds that almost half of businesses are not prepared for the introduction of HFSS legislation, which is just around the corner...
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What are people snacking on in 2022?
The global snack market is expected to increase greatly between 2020 and 2025, as the demand for healthy snacks rises. However, research suggests there's still a place for indulgence even among the health conscious.
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Burger King opens first plant-based branch in London’s Leicester Square
Popular fast-food chain, Burger King, has launched its first plant-based restaurant, which will be open in Leicester Square, London for a limited time.
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Loss of smell post-Covid causes people to lose their love of food
A new study conducted by Gousto has found that over 70 percent of people who suffered from Covid have lost their senses of smell and taste, with the majority stating this has taken the joy out of food for them.
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Profits vs. sustainability – are they mutually exclusive?
The pressure on the food and beverage industry is increasing to reduce the environmental footprint while at the same time the world’s population is growing.
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What is the most wasted takeaway food in the UK?
A recent UK survey has found that chips are the most wasted takeaway food item, but what can be done to stop the waste?
