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As the global population continues to expand, the challenge of providing food in an environmentally responsible manner is becoming more prominent. Could move away from meat, towards plant-based alternatives, be the answer? GettyImages/etorres69

How is meat consumption affecting climate change?

A recent Oxford University study explores various diets and their impact on the environment, advocating for the reduction in animal-based food consumption.

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New AI aims to reduce food and beverage product launch risk

Nordic tech company Cambri today announced the release of Launch AI, which provides companies with advice and predictions for NPDs. The AI, which has worked with food and beverage companies such as Carlsberg and Nestlé, reduces the risk that inevitably...

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Pioneering the evolution of plant proteins for enhanced health and wellness at an affordable price

Achieving a harmonious blend of health benefits, delicious taste and affordability in plant-based proteins is challenging but the rewards will be great.

Sainsbury’s claims to ‘raise the steaks’ with lower carbon beef

UK grocer Sainsbury’s is launching a new Taste the Difference Aberdeen Angus range which it claimed offers a 25% lower carbon footprint compared to industry standard, making it the largest low carbon beef range ever produced in the UK.

WHO AI tool to clampdown on infant formula marketing

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Europe is calling on consumers to use its newly developed artificial intelligence (AI) tool in order to clampdown and regulate the promotion of harmful products targeted at children.

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Improve texture in plant-based foods with hydrocolloids

As the plant-based industry evolves, so does the challenge of replicating conventional meat. Could hydrocolloids be the answer?

What does AeroFarms re-emergence from Chapter 11 and AppHarvest’s liquidation say about the future of vertical farming?

The re-emergence of AeroFarms Inc. from Chapter 11 and BrightFarms partnership with Element Farms, both announced this week, could help reassure those who are skeptical of the economic viability of controlled environmental agriculture, but the ongoing...

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Climate Smart Food: Supply chain disruptions and water scarcity in focus

Our Climate Smart Food Digital Summit will be broadcast this week. The three day event, spanning 19-21 September, brings together big-name manufacturers, innovative start-ups, NGOs and academia to ask how to best transition towards a more sustainable...

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Protein made nutritious: Overcoming barriers around affordability and taste

Nutrition regulations are evolving, putting pressure on the food industry. How can protein processors bridge the gap and give consumers what they want and need?

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The well-loved döner kebab is made from meat stacked on a vertical skewer, which turns slowly on a rotisserie, before being sliced and served with accompaniments. Image source: Unilever

Unilever R&D tie-up develops vegan döner kebab that cooks vertically, mimics ‘shaving and grilling behaviour’

Danone works with dairy farmers in its regenerative agriculture programme. Image Source: Tony C. French/Getty Images

‘It’s a change of agricultural practice‘: Danone’s regenerative agriculture programmes with dairy farmers

Agrobiodiversity is important for a healthy food system, and its lack has several negative consequences, according to Szymon. Image Source: Wirestock/Getty Images

‘Many forgotten crops have been neglected by global food systems’: Threats to agrobiodiversity and the benefits of crop diversification

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Biotech non-profit launches to mitigate food insecurity in Africa through cell- and plant-based hybrids

Yeast ingredients show ‘great potential’ as alternative proteins in the food industry, project reveals

SuperMeat's chicken cell line meets kosher standards, according to OU Kosher. GettyImages/Ugur Karakoc

How does a cultivated chicken cell line meet kosher standards?

Extreme diets for carbs and fats linked with higher risk of mortality

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How is meat consumption affecting climate change?

Nourish Ingredients teams with Boston Bioprocess to scale animal-free specialty fats

FDA seeks strategies for reducing added sugar consumption at upcoming meetings

Moyu launches better-for-you baked good applications with konjac-based mix

Better taste, better bite: Can ingredient and tech innovations fire-up plant-based meat sales?

The FoodNavigator Podcast: Why avoiding terms like ‘vegan,’ ‘vegetarian,’ or ‘meatless’ may boost the plant-based market

From ‘pandemic peaks’ to sales slumps: Grasping the rollercoaster of plant-based meat consumption

‘A vitamin B12 deficiency can have very unpleasant consequences’: Can B12 work in plant-based meat?

How to revive flagging demand for plant-based meat

Is a ‘climate cost’ model set to shake up supermarkets’ sustainability stances?

Danone teams up with Chr Hansen on dairy and plant-based innovation as part of Partner for Growth initiative

Organix eyes ‘window of opportunity’ to introduce new flavours and textures to kids

Public investment in alternative proteins is strong, but conventional meat still dominates

More studies reveal potential health benefits of turmeric

‘The risk we have here is enough to manage’: Athlete turned entrepreneur Floyd Landis discusses how regulatory uncertainty threatens the global CBD industry

Seaweed start-up secures fresh funds million to scale and commercialise

Unilever research: Greenwashing fears thwart sustainability messaging among influencers

BPA above acceptable levels across Europe, EU warns after assessing 11 countries

Unilever R&D tie-up develops vegan döner kebab that cooks vertically, mimics ‘shaving and grilling behaviour’

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Is the EU stepping away from commitments to sustainable food systems and animal welfare?

Cultivated meat researchers get €1.8 million to solve commercialisation barriers

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