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Meat makes a comeback as flexitarian gains falter
The flexitarian movement has suffered a setback during 2020, as research reveals many Brits turned to comforting favourites during the tough months of last year.
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Can we use abandoned crop fields to produce more biofuel?
Researchers have identified a vast area of land perfect for biofuel cultivation which may help resolve ethical debates over biofuel vs. food production.
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A sustainable soy scheme has been launched in the US
The US soybean industry is launching a campaign to encourage cultivation practices that are best for the planet through a new sustainability mark for soy products.
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Could plant-based food fix our broken system?
New Food’s Editor spoke with Unilever’s Executive Vice President of Global Food to hear his thoughts on our current food system and why he believes plant-based ingredients are the solution.
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Sourcing ‘clean’ plant-based ingredients
As consumers demand more from their plant-based products, Oliver Amdrup outlines the difficulties companies face in sourcing pure and natural plant-based ingredients.
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Majority of Brits won’t take plant-based plunge
A survey which has found that the majority of Brits won't be going plant-based this year, has also highlighted confusion among consumers around what a plant-based diet is.
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Next-generation sweeteners
Poised to meet consumers’ demands for great tasting, natural, high potency sweeteners, Julie Anne Grover discusses the latest entrants to this field.
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The problems of dietary simplification
New Food's Editor looks at the issue of dietary simplification and how a lack of biodiversity is impacting both health and food security.
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A fruitful solution to the UK’s food security problem
Thomas Bradley from off-grid energy supplier, Flogas, explains why rural living practices could be the key to improving food security within the UK.
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No one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to eating less meat
Scientists have argued that the pressure to eat less meat might actually be counter-productive in some parts of the world, where livestock are essential to the economy and sustainability.
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Nestlé launches plant-based meat line in China
Nestlé has launched its own line of plant-based meat in China, as attitudes towards meat look like they may be shifting.
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What impact has 2020 had on progress in the food industry?
Stuart Kelly from Lloyd's Register reviews his 2020 predictions and examines how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected progress in the food sector.
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Ingredients In-Depth Focus – December 2020
Our latest Ingredients In-Depth Focus discusses plant-based ingredients and the current food system.
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British Nutrition Foundation survey reveals empty shelf concerns
The BNF survey suggests concerns among consumers over empty supermarket shelves this Christmas and highlights a rise in plant-based festive feasts.
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European factory aims to make plant-based more accessible
The plant-based manufacturer says the new Lincolnshire factory will lower the cost of large scale production and make plant-based products more appealing to consumers.
