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Edible bird’s nest functional drink shows hypertension management potential
A cocoa-flavoured soy drink enriched with edible bird’s nest hydrolysates shows promising functional benefits for managing hypertension, diabetes and satiety.
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New report highlights £14 billion untapped potential in UK food and drink manufacturing sector
UK food and drink manufacturing sector faces £14bn growth opportunity, but investment in technology, data and skills is crucial to unlock potential.
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Demand for vegan options at events rises by 280 percent sparking a plant-based Christmas boom
New data suggests major five-year growth in UK demand for plant-based options at events, with festive vegan recipes also gaining popularity ahead of Christmas.
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Alternative proteins: feeding people need not cost the earth
Miranda Knaggs, Corporate Development Director at Pioneer Group, outlines the current state of protein production and discusses the transformative potential of alternative proteins in revolutionising sustainable food production.
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MycoTechnology developing Honey Truffle Sweetener to meet growing demand for sugar reduction
New research highlights consumer demand for reduced sugar intake, prompting MycoTechnology to develop Honey Truffle Sweetener as a natural solution.
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Heineken invests €45 million in new R&D centre to drive innovation and sustainability goals
Construction work has started on Heineken's new global R&D Centre in the Netherlands, set to open in mid-2025.
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Episode 63: Addressing malnutrition in the UK with BAPEN
In this special episode of Food to Go, Assistant Editor Ben Cornwell sits down with Emily Walters from BAPEN, shining a spotlight on the critical issue of malnutrition in the UK.
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SuperMeat reaches cost parity milestone in cultivated chicken production
The cultivated meat company can now produce cultivated chicken at $11.79 per pound, marking a milestone in sustainable, commercially viable lab-grown meat production.
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New research reveals chickpeas as a sustainable solution for drought resilience
An international study highlights the potential of chickpeas to bolster food security in urban areas, showcasing their drought resistance and high protein content.
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Episode 60: The growing concern of microplastics
In the latest episode of Food to Go, brought to you by the New Food team, Professor Gary Hardiman, Chair in Food Systems Biology at the Institute for Global Food Security at Queen’s University Belfast, sits down with Assistant Editor Ben Cornwell to discuss the growing concern of microplastics in…
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How harnessing induced resistance could ensure a sustainable and resilient food supply
Scientists advocate for a holistic crop protection strategy centred on induced resistance to combat pest evolution and minimise pesticide harm.
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Strawberry-picking robot trialled to tackle UK agricultural labour shortage
A robot designed to quickly harvest and package strawberries has been built in Essex to address the agricultural labour shortage.
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Could onion skins be the future of sustainable packaging?
A Scottish startup is developing sustainable packaging made from onion skins, offering a plastic alternative and reducing waste in the process.
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New study highlights lack of psychological support for individuals managing food allergies
The research reveals that a significant number of people living with food allergies experience psychological distress, yet only a small percentage receive the support they need.
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“World’s largest” 3D food printing facility opens in Vienna
The new plant will bring innovative mycoprotein-based foods using the company’s cutting-edge 3D printing technology.
