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Bel reveals extended carbon reduction commitments
Multinational cheese producer, the Bel Group, implements new initiatives in order to reduce its carbon footprint, including a pilot programme on cow feed to tackle methane emissions.
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Does offering more meatless options result in a permanent switch?
A study looking at thousands of cafeteria meal choices has found that increasing the vegetarian options also increases the proportion of plant-based purchases greatly without affecting overall food sales.
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Episode Twenty: What’s more sustainable – a meat-based diet or a vegan one?
One of the food industry's most difficult questions is tackled head on by New Food's editorial team.
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Plant-based power: restaurants embrace Veganuary
A record-breaking two million people pledged to take part in Veganuary and restaurants around the world are keen to take part with a plethora of vegan launches - but is it too good to be true?
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Cold Stone Creamery launches plant-based flavours in US
American ice cream company, Cold Stone Creamery has teamed up with Danone North America – a food and beverage company known for its plant-based products – to launch its first ever vegan ice cream.
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Burger King launches vegan nuggets across UK locations
Burger King has become the latest fast-food brand to launch plant-based items on its menu after it announced it will sell vegan nuggets in all its UK stores.
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Rapid hygiene control in the food and beverage industry
Two leading experts discuss several detection methods, including ATP, ATP+AMP and A3, for efficient and rapid hygiene monitoring, and explore a new way to set benchmarks.
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Plant-based chocolate popularity continues to rise
Research conducted by Barry Callebaut has revealed a considerable number of respondents are open to trying plant-based chocolate from time to time, as the sector continues to show considerable growth.
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Menus that are majority vegetarian are key to switching meat-eaters
The research suggests that if the majority of a menu is made up of plant-based foods, then people who usually eat meat are more likely to choose plant-based option.
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What’s in store for food in 2022?
As 2021 draws to a close, Professor Chris Elliott gives his expert opinion into the challenges to come for the food and drink sector next year.
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Flexitarians drive demand for meat alternatives in India
As consumers seek tastier and more sustainable options, India presents ample opportunity for plant-based innovation.
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Plant-based foods “unnecessarily” high in salt, says Action on Salt
Action on Salt claims the salt content of some plant-based foods is too high and is urging UK Government to mandate levels.
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Is the next melamine scandal looming?
With the demand for plant-based products rocketing and as the call for protein-rich alternatives increases, Professor Chris Elliott questions whether history will repeat itself, as he warns of another melamine scandal.
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Plant based alternative consumption doubles in UK
The rise in plant-based food consumption was largest amongst younger generations, and women were also more likely to go plant-based than men.
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Dairy vs. dairy alternative spreads
Sam Thomas, Head of Category at Upfield UK&I, discusses Britain’s appetite for dairy-free spreads and the drivers of this trend.
