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‘We are currently getting this seriously wrong’: EAT-Lancet issues targets for healthy, sustainable diets

The EAT-Lancet Commission has issued the world’s first scientific targets for a healthy diet that places food production within planetary boundaries, calling for reduced consumption of animal protein, ultra-processed food and added sugar.

The Food Foundation urges industry to ‘make healthier options cheaper’

Industry can help combat children’s food poverty by lowering the price of healthy products and readdressing their market strategies, says think tank chief.

Sustainability rankings: FMCG ‘more responsive’ to campaigners but single-use plastics still a top concern

Unilever and Nestlé’s initiatives in palm oil sustainability and animal welfare have helped rank the corporates among the most praised by non-government organisations.

From flax and quinoa to beans and pulses: On trend ingredients driving fibre innovation in bakery

High fibre claims are a natural fit for bakery manufacturers working to meet growing demand for products with positive nutritional associations. What grains and ingredients have most potential?

‘This causes concern for the future of coffee production’: 60% of wild coffee species threatened with extinction

New research shows that 60% of all wild coffee species are under threat of extinction due to climate change, deforestation, and fungal pathogens and pests. Furthermore, wild Arabica coffee – the origin of the world’s most popular coffee – is now categorised...

Start-up dessert brand praised for great taste while reducing sugar content

Start-up brand GATO & Co, which makes indulgent desserts, has been praised for its great taste while keeping the sugar content down. (They rely on the natural sweetness of high-quality ingredients, which means their puddings are 40%-50% lower in sugar...