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Tesco responds to plant-based trends
A new plant-based range has been launched by Tesco as figures show people are consciously eating less meat.
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Dairy and cattle industries predicted to collapse
A report indicates that animal-alternative products will drive downfall of the dairy and cattle industry in the next decade.
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Diet trends result in lack of essential nutrients in consumers
According to a new report, consumers do not have enough choline in their diet which is a vital source for essential nutrients.
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Flexitarianism is trending in the UK
A workshop held at the University of Nottingham has revealed that ‘flexitarianism’ is a new and growing trend amongst British consumers.
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Cheese brand introduces cheese-free Fridays
A UK cheese giant is calling on Boris Johnson to lead the nation in the fight against climate change by going dairy-free one day a week.
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3D meat printer company raises $6 million for development
Redefine Meat is developing plant-based, animal-free meat using industrial 3D printers and expect the results to have a huge impact on the meat market.
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Asda trials coating technology that increases shelf life
Asda has begun trials of coating technology that is said to keep fruits and vegetables fresher for longer.
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Clean meat-free products produced with non-GMO crossbreeding technology
49 percent of US consumers are driven by health concerns when buying meat and dairy alternatives, according to Innova Market Insights' 2018 consumer survey, and Equinom thinks it has the next big thing.
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Is cutting out beef imperative to reducing the UK’s gas emissions?
Should the UK be cutting its beef consumption to reduce gas emissions and tackle climate change? No, says the NFU.
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Plant-based protein innovations within the formula category
We discussed Nature’s One novel approach of using organic pea protein in baby and toddler formulas with the company's CEO, Jay Highman.
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3D printing: A new frontier of food
Sci-fi fans may recall Star Trek’s Replicator machine, capable of turning any molecule into a meal. While this may seem very futuristic, Darcy Simonis explains how 3D printing could soon change the way we manufacture food.
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What’s the deal with clean label?
As the health conscious craze continues to surge in popularity among consumers, the demand for clear labelling and nutritious, buzz-word ingredients becomes ever more important.
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Controlling contaminants: the new facet of ‘clean label’
A worrying number of products have been found to contain contaminants. As the popularity of ‘clean label’ rises among consumers, Clean Label Project is on a mission to bring transparency to consumer product labelling. Jaclyn Bowen, Executive Director of the project, explains how.
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Soy leghemoglobin authorised as a colour additive for veggie burgers
The FDA is amending regulations to provide for the safe use of soy leghemoglobin as a colour additive.
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Sustainability: New materials, new challenges
Many organic materials are reaching the market in a bid to replace plastics, however, the inherent issue is whether these products can be coded to the same standard as their plastic counterpart. Dr Stefan Stadler, Team Lead at Domino's Laser Academy, looks at how companies can fight this barrier to…
