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Arbiom wants to take on the staple crops currently used in plant-based innovation such as wheat and soy / Pic: GettyImages-Barmalini

Meet the start-up converting wood into food grade protein: ‘We are expanding the definition of what a food crop is’

Arbiom is a start-up developing solutions to convert timber by-products into food and feed ingredients. The group recently unveiled its first protein ingredient, SylPro. We caught up with the company to find out more about its technology and commercialisation strategy.

Does the UK’s proposed junk food ad ban reduce the motivation to reformulate?

The Food and Drink Federation says UK plans to restrict in-store promotions of foods high in fat, salt and sugar will deter companies from developing lower sugar and fat alternatives.

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Alland & Robert affirms acacia gum has benefits on gut health

ACACIA GUM BENEFITS ON GUT HEALTH: Alland & Robert announces their study shows that 80% of people who consumed acacia gum every day for 2 months improved their intestinal health

Real-time facial recognition tech development for cows and pigs: ‘Animal emotions directly impact meat quality’

Detecting facial expressions and emotions of farm animals has the potential to improve animal welfare, according to Wageningen University & Research Associate Professor Suresh Neethirajan.

Organic meat half as likely to be contaminated with antibiotic resistant bacteria, study suggests

New research suggests organic-certified meat is less likely to be contaminated with bacteria that can cause human illnesses, including multidrug-resistant organisms, than conventional meat.

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Immune health and relaxation: natural opportunities for responding to consumers’ needs

As consumers turn to botanical-based food and beverages for immune support and relaxation, new opportunities are opening up for food and beverage brands.

ECJ prevents algae-sourced calcium to be used in organic drinks

The European Court of Justice has forbidden the use of algae-derived calcium in organic drinks after judges classed the algae as a mineral and its addition would be at odds with the product’s organic label.

Coronavirus: Your one-stop blog for food industry updates

Bringing together trusted global food industry coverage from across our universe of B2B titles to provide rolling updates and breaking news on the implications of COVID-19 for the food sector.