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“Thin gruel” – Government food strategy blasted by industry
The Government Food Strategy white paper, published today, has come in for considerable criticism from the food industry, with many claiming it lack substance and planning.
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Canadian vegan fast-food chain to open 40 new restaurants in Ontario
Odd Burger has signed an agreement to launch 40 new vegan fast food restaurants in Ontario, Canada.
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“Misleading” Tesco plant-based food advert banned by ASA
Tesco’s Plant Chef vegan burger adverts have been banned over “misleading” claims and numerous complaints.
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Five good reasons to build a mushroom farm
Daniel Dajewski, CEO and co-founder of Agro-Projects Group, explains why more and more investors are considering entering the mushroom business.
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Mycotoxins, the menace that’s getting worse
Following on from his visit to the World Mycotoxin Forum, Professor Chris Elliott flags three key emerging issues which were raised at the event around mycotoxins.
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Vegan pet food – what’s it all about?
Louisianna Waring of the Vegan Society shares insights for the vegan cat and dog food market – and outlines some areas where consumers might opt for meat-free alternatives.
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Episode 25 – Emerging allergens
The New Food team get the lowdown on new allergens that might emerge as we strive to create a more innovative and sustainable food sector. Hear from two leading allergen experts and the usual trio of Bethan, Abi, and Josh.
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Ecotone announces major plant-based drink investment
Multinational food company Ecotone announces €20 million investment to meet growing demand for plant-based beverages in the European market.
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What are consumers looking for in plant-based products?
Sustainability and health are top drivers for flexitarians seeking plant-based food and drink, but taste tops the list, according to a new study.
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Plant-based product sales increase by 230 percent
New research has found that the sale of plant-based products has increased at a yearly rate of 230 percent, as more people opt for a meat-free diet.
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Do people in Europe still want dairy?
Although consumers might not be purchasing as much dairy as they once did, with many turning to alternatives, research from Tate & Lyle has found that a third of 18-35-year-olds in Europe are consuming more dairy than they were three years ago.
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Fungi-based meat substitute could save the Earth’s forests, states study
Substituting just 20 percent of beef with a meat alternative produced in fermentation tanks could halve deforestation by 2050, according to a new research study.
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Eco-friendly coffee cups? Yes please!
Costa Coffee has announced its latest sustainability initiative: recyclable fibre coffee cup lids which the company claim has a 50 percent reduction in carbon footprint compared to its current lids.
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Spirulina smoked salmon, anyone?
IFF and Algaecore Technologies LTD have teamed up to create a vegan smoked salmon alternative consisting of one ingredient.
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Richer countries must reduce meat consumption, claims new study
Meat consumption must fall by “at least 75 percent”, according to a new report from Germany researchers of the University of Bonn, with richer countries limiting their intake more than others.
