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Slovenian start-up Juicy Marbles is claiming an industry first with the development of its Plant-based ‘Bone-In’ Ribs product, featuring ‘edible vegan bones’. Image source: Juicy Marbles

The ‘world’s first’ edible vegan bones developed from plant protein

Plant-based meat maker Juicy Marbles is preparing to launch an early prototype of its ‘edible vegan bones’, made predominantly from plant protein, in EU, UK, and US markets.

‘It’s brilliant the industry has stepped up’: The technology allowing partially sighted shoppers to ‘hear’ what’s on a product label

Partially sighted consumers are a growing demographic. Solutions are coming aimed at allowing these shoppers to more easily access key on-pack product information and nutritional details.

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Future Food-Tech is exploring how to create nutritious and healthy foods for a climate-smart future

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One of the most important jobs of food packaging is extending food shelf life. Image Source: Monty Rakusen/Getty Images

Extending shelf-life through packaging: The complexities and variations

Food packaging has a number of key roles. Firstly, it aims to keep food safe from its environment, so it doesn’t get dirty or contaminated. Secondly, it makes it more convenient to transport. Thirdly, it can serve to extend food shelf life. It is this...

Starbucks said it sources cocoa from Cote d’Ivoire, where many of the major cocoa and chocolate companies also buy their beans. Pic: Starbucks

Starbucks targeted by campaigners over lack of transparency in its cocoa supply

A coalition of campaigners fighting to end environmental and human rights abuses in the cocoa sector has targeted coffee chain Starbucks to come clean on where it sources the ingredients for its chocolate products.

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Lidl reported sales of its Oaklands Funsize range increased by more than a third since introducing the kid-friendly packaging in 2017. Pic: GettyImages

Lidl GB promotes kid-friendly packaging to increase sales of fresh fruit and veg snacking

Earlier this year, Lidl GB reported sales of its Oaklands Funsize fruit range had increased by over a third since 2017 following the introduction of packaging design changes - including the use of quirky names and cartoon characters - to make it more...

NPD Trend Tracker: From vegan ice cream to Meatless Farm’s return

In this latest edition of the NPD Trend Tracker, we’re seeing a lot of movement in the plant-based space, ranging from vegan ice cream to an improved pea and fava protein burger from THIS, and Meatless Farm’s return to retail following a brief hiatus....

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Earlier this year, The Lancet published a three-paper series accusing infant formula manufacturers of irresponsible marketing and political lobbying for their own benefit, rather than that of parent and child. Now, trade associations representing these manufacturers are fighting back. GettyImages/Liudmila Chernetska

Infant formula industry fights back at ‘misleading’ Lancet papers: ‘Advertising is not the main factor limiting breastfeeding’

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The ‘world’s first’ edible vegan bones developed from plant protein

‘It’s brilliant the industry has stepped up’: The technology allowing partially sighted shoppers to ‘hear’ what’s on a product label

Future Food-Tech is exploring how to create nutritious and healthy foods for a climate-smart future

Extending shelf-life through packaging: The complexities and variations

Starbucks targeted by campaigners over lack of transparency in its cocoa supply

Südzucker's 2023 Consumer Study: Challenging times call for high transparency

Lidl GB promotes kid-friendly packaging to increase sales of fresh fruit and veg snacking

NPD Trend Tracker: From vegan ice cream to Meatless Farm’s return

Experts react to new health and nutrition claim proposals

Scotch whisky exports hold steady in value but fall in volume

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Germany has ‘greatest market potential’ for plant-based dairy in Europe, finds research

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