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UPF linked to type 2 diabetes - what does this mean for industry?

New research has linked ultra-processed foods to type 2 diabetes. How will this latest blow impact the food and beverage industry and is reformulation the only solution?

Veggie McPlant Nuggets from McDonalds. Image/Getty

McDonald's France reveals vegan nugget first

McDonald's France has taken its first step into the plant-based alternative meat space with an alternative to its chicken nuggets.

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Innovations in plant proteins see 'egg replacers' addressing evolving diets and environmental concerns

Startups and ingredients companies are innovating with plant-based solutions for egg replacement and egg reduction in bakery, pastry and savory. How are they helping manufacturers achieve cost savings while meeting consumer demand?

Could anti-inflammatory effects of thaumatin boost sweetener industry? GettyImages/bymuratdeniz

Could anti-inflammatory effects of sweetener boost sales?

Health concerns have put the sweetener industry in jeopardy. Could new research help to restore its reputation?

Monk fruit decoctions will now be available on the EU market. Image Source: Getty Images/ThamKC

Monk fruit ‘no longer novel’ across EU

Monk fruit decoctions are no longer classified as a novel food across the European Union, now the final country has scrubbed the ingredient from its list.

Will the proposal to delay EUDR be passed?

Following months of rumours and speculation, the European Commission has proposed a 12-month delay to the current EUDR deadline. So, will the proposal be passed and what does this mean for stakeholders?

The UK government will create a regulatory sandbox for cultivated meat. Image Source: Getty images/Mindful Media

UK Government to create regulatory sandbox for cultivated meat

With £1.6m funding, the new regulatory sandbox aims to streamline the novel food application process of cultivated meat in the UK.

The palm oil and other agrifood sectors have breathed a collective sigh of relief that EUDR enforcement will be delayed. ©Getty Images

Visible relief: Palm oil industry welcomes announcement of EUDR postponement – but troubles not over yet

The palm oil and other agrifood sectors may have breathed a collective sigh of relief at the European Commission (EC) announcement that EUDR enforcement will be delayed – but experts are warning that the root problems are yet to be resolved.

France cannot ban terms such as 'steak' for plant-based products until they have legal definitions, the court has ruled. Image Source: Getty Images/barmalini

Why has the ECJ blocked France’s plant-based name ban?

The ECJ has ruled that France cannot ban ‘meaty’ names for meat-free substitutes.

Rise of the bangers: meat-free sausages helping to boost fresh alt meat category sales. Image/Getty

Meat-free sausages bucking category dip, but they’re on a knife-edge

Sales of branded meat-free sausages are growing despite a wider plant-based category slump, but meat and alt-meat processor, Pilgrim’s, says any sales positivity could easily reverse.

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NPD Trend Tracker: From alcoholic advent calendars to protein ball multipacks

This week, classic brand Innocent Drinks redesigns its packaging, the Protein Ball Co. releases its products in multipack form, and the Craft Gin Club releases a range of advent calendars for Christmas. Plus, Sauce Shop fuses east and west with its new...