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Macadamia nuts cater to the tastes of Generation Z
New research into the habits and preferences of Generation Z consumers suggests macadamias are ideally placed to satisfy the appetite of this new market.
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Ceci n’est pas un steak, says the livestock sector
With the European Parliament’s failure to decide on the legality of vegan ‘sausages’ or ‘burgers’, the European livestock sector is launching the campaign, ceci n’est pas un steak.
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Could rapeseed outshine soy as plant-based protein?
Scientists in Germany have identified that rapeseed has the potential to replace soy as the best plant-based source of protein for humans.
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Survey highlights huge misconceptions about vegan food
When questioned about the attributes of vegan food products, consumers in a recent survey revealed considerable ignorance and confusion, highlighting the need for consumer eduction to make informed food choices.
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Survey highlights wider pool of meat reducers than previously thought
A new survey undertaken by ingredients firm Griffith Foods has uncovered a growing swathe of alternative protein consumers, or meat reducers, representing huge potential to develop more exciting alternative protein products.
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Broken Plate report finds disappointing results of UK health
According to recent report the Broken Plate 2020, little or no progress has been made in the last year to the health of UK citizens, particularly those in the lowest income bracket.
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Plant-based diets to positively impact carbon levels
Choosing plant-based proteins over meat and dairy products could significantly reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere, according to a recent study.
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Three in 10 Brits favour organic food
A survey from YouGov investigates the buying habits of UK organic consumers vs the rest of the British public.
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Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat respond to claims about “processed ingredients”
Lightlife Foods called on the two plant-based giants to stop using "processed ingredients" that are "unnecessary and confusing" for consumers.
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The rise of the micro food business
Supermarkets have dominated the food market for some time, but could there be new a contender in town…?
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Hidden hunger: the crucial health role of Omega 3 and Vitamin D
Inspired by new research, Professor Chris Elliott questions whether our lack of micronutrients should be another focal point for the National Food Strategy.
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Farmers can be “architects” of sustainable land management, says report
As part of its ongoing work to support the transition to plant-based agriculture, a new report from the Vegan Society offers advice to farmers and landowners on how to more sustainably manage their land.
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Dairy In-Depth Focus – August 2020
Our latest In-Depth Focus on Dairy recaps on the events of 2020 so far, how there has been a rise in popularity of healthy products and also the development of dairy-plant hybrids.
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Could CRISPR-engineered crops help solve the world’s food crisis?
Dr Feng Zhang, a pioneer in plant genome editing, is developing CRISPR-modified plants as a potential solution to the challenge of feeding our rapidly growing population. Here, CRISPR technology expert, Mollie Schubert, discusses his work.
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40 percent of leading food giants now have dedicated plant-based teams
The FAIRR Initiative, a collaborative investor network, has revealed that almost half of the world's largest food retailers and manufacturers now have teams dedicated to plant-based foods, with Tesco and Unilever ranking top.
