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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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Free school meals set to be extended for another 12 months
Mayor of London shares plans to allow all primary school children in London to have access to free school meals throughout the next academic year.
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Dry January: More than just a campaign
With 8.5 million consumers taking part in Dry January this year, New Food's Grace Galler looks at the origins of the campaign and how the no/low alcohol market has shifted in recent years.
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Recall Roundup: Spotlight on pathogens
In the first Recall Roundup of 2024, we take a look at various food items being recalled due to pathogen contamination concerns, including Cronobacter sakazakii and E. Coli.
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Examining the pet food market: approaches and alternatives
How has the landscape of the pet food industry evolved in recent years? Kate Kehoe of FMCG Gurus delves into market trends, revealing emerging demands in the current pet retail landscape.
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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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Recall Roundup: Spotlight on undeclared allergens
In our latest instalment of Recall Roundup we highlight food and beverage recalls involving undeclared allergens in the UK and US.
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FSA says written allergy information should be a legal requirement
Following its December Board meeting, the FSA has confirmed that is backing the Owen’s Law campaign and believes written allergen information should be a legal requirement on menus, rather than just guidance.
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Our responsibility to the future of pet care
Elise Malandain discusses shifting pet parenting trends and the need for sustainable nutrition, and digital advancements, reflecting a deep bond between pets and owners.
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51 percent of consumers “highly concerned” about food affordability
The FSA’s latest report has revealed the number of people “highly concerned” about the affordability of food has almost doubled in the past three years.
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Food safety testing with probiotics
This Q&A explains why probiotics in food products impacts contamination testing and suggests ways to negate the problem.
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Making raw chocolate mainstream
New Food’s Grace Galler speaks to Kris McGowan about the birth of The Raw Chocolate Company and its mission to create chocolate that is “better for our tummies, better for farmers and better for the environment”.
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Decoding the natural product demand puzzle
Data shows there’s growing consumer demand for natural foods, but despite many attempts to clarify what 'natural' means, to consumers and to the industry, there's still much confusion. Applied Futurist Tom Cheesewright explores what consumers are actually looking for when it comes natural and how ingredients like almonds can help…
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Recall roundup: Sulphites and contamination
In this instalment of Recall Roundup we highlight food recalls that have occurred in the UK and US, including Tesco recalling garden peas that contain an unknown type of berry.
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Teff: the future for sustainable and gluten-free diets
28 November 2023 | By
The Applied Mycology Group at Cranfield University explored the teff supply chain to evaluate its potential use in sustainable and gluten-free diets
