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Reducing red meat consumption sees health benefits, according to study
Researchers from the University of Nottingham have suggested that, instead of cutting it completely, eating less red meat can lead to positive health impacts.
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Fake meat or false label?
Mark Fincham, UK Technical Manager at Lloyd’s Register, explains how specific controls introduced in the wake of the 2013 horsemeat scandal, can mitigate against the risk of food fraud, as consumers are concerned ‘fake meat’ products actually contain animal products.
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McDonald’s joins the plant revolution
Dr Sylvain Charlebois, from Dalhousie University, takes a look at how and why McDonald's is entering the plant-based market with its pilot of the 'PLT sandwich.'
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Will toys encourage children to eat sustainably?
A set of toys hopes to normalise sustainable food strategies for the future by integrating them into children’s lives.
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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.
