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Mars, Inc. is developing new ingredients with lower greenhouse gas (GHG)-footprints for snacks and human food dishes, as well as alternative proteins for pet food. GettyImages/Ekaterina79

How Mars is rethinking reformulation on its path to net zero

As part of Mars Inc.’s strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the confectionery major is optimising product recipes to include more environmentally friendly ingredients.

When comparing the nutritional value of meat substitutes with their conventional counterparts, plant-based options often come out on top. GettyImages/etorres69

Stacking plant-based meat up against the real thing: ‘Often it has a slightly better nutritional composition’

A report finds that plant-based burgers, meatballs and bacon alternatives are healthier than their meaty counterparts, but animal meat scores better for chicken chunks, chicken fillet, and schnitzel.

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How the application of fermentation nutrients is supporting sustainable bio-agriculture

As the global population expands, feeding the world is an ongoing challenge. How do fermentation nutrients support bio-agriculture?

Clean Food Group uses the bread product waste of Roberts Bakery to produce fats and oils. Image Source: Tim Platt/Getty Images

Bakery waste to be put to use as sustainable oils and fats in new partnership

How can bread waste products be put to good use? In a new partnership between UK-based Clean Food Group and Roberts Bakery, the former will use its fermentation technology to transform the waste products of the latter into oils and fats that can be used...

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In 2021, it was calculated that each European generated 118.7kg of packaging waste. It’s feared that in a business-as-usual scenario, that figure will rocket to 209kg by 2030.GettyImages/Philip Thurston

EU moves to ban ‘forever chemicals’ and light plastic bags, but throwaway packaging ‘still a long way off’

Rhum Barbancourt: How a spirits brand weathers trials

The clams can live on a diet of wood. Image Source: scotto72/Getty Images

From pest to protein? 'Naked clams' a potential solution for sustainable nutrition, find researchers

A tie-up between DSM-Firmenich and Sustained will see data management across the food supply chain simplified, FoodNavigator hears. GettyImages/Parradee Kietsiririkul

‘Until recently, LCAs have been costly and labour-intensive’: DSM-Firmenich brings environmental footprints to meat, milk and egg products

Hospital admissions have fallen due to the UK soft drinks levy, the BMJ study suggested. Image Source: bymuratdeniz/Getty Images

Sugar levy brings fall in hospital admissions, yet sugar in products still high across UK

Mars Inc. has announced plans to acquire listed British chocolate retailer Hotel Chocolat for more than half a billion pounds. Image source: Hotel Chocolat

Mars buys UK-based Hotel Chocolat with ‘international possibilities’ on the horizon: ‘Watch this space’

How Mars is rethinking reformulation on its path to net zero

Stacking plant-based meat up against the real thing: ‘Often it has a slightly better nutritional composition’

How the application of fermentation nutrients is supporting sustainable bio-agriculture

Bakery waste to be put to use as sustainable oils and fats in new partnership

Should one size fit all? Beer, spirits and wine divided over EU packaging plan

Feeding the world while prioritising human wellbeing and environmental sustainability

Danone ramping up efforts to curb enteric methane emissions

Umami and koku: Delving into the nuances of savoury sensations

Mars reuses old iconic adverts to raise consumer awareness of climate action

Study suggests health benefits of unripe avocado supplement in obese participants

‘Aggressive measures’: Kirin outlines plans for beer and sugar-free product innovation amid profits slump

Climate labels at COP28 expected to influence food purchase behaviour

Nestlé invests £7 million into new hard-to-recycle plastics plant

Mintel top trends to watch for in 2024: Processed foods, climate change, healthy aging

Why the capital crunch might be a 'new norm' in 2024 for food, beverage companies

Scientists find nutrient in meat and dairy that helps fight cancer

Increased consumption of plant-based substitutes does not increase consumer acceptance

Cell-based breast milk in development to replace ‘suboptimal’ bovine infant formula

NPD Trend Tracker: From wholegrain spelt to Christmas dinner pie

‘We believe consumer demand for healthier choices is there’: PepsiCo expands its use of diverse ingredients

Consuming the right diet can add years onto our lives even in old age, study suggests

EU moves to ban ‘forever chemicals’ and light plastic bags, but throwaway packaging ‘still a long way off’

Addressing unsustainable practices in the coconut supply chain: ‘Farmers are trapped in a vicious cycle of poverty’

Food industry enters a ‘new era for pricing’

Returnable packaging needs scale to lower emissions, Ellen MacArthur Foundation report suggests

From pest to protein? 'Naked clams' a potential solution for sustainable nutrition, find researchers

Balancing spending with sustainability: How is consumer behaviour changing amid cost-of-living pressures and global warming?

Plant-based kids formula: Danone mulls ‘multi-stage collaboration’ with vegan start-up

German Government to boost alternative proteins with €38m investment

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