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The proportion of adults limiting or not eating meat dropped significantly in 2020, according to Mintel. GettyImages/lolostock

Coronavirus pandemic a ‘temporary setback’ for flexitarian movement

The UK has observed a temporary slowdown in the meat reduction trend, according to Mintel, who says processed meat sales are booming amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

EU mulling trade barriers for unsustainable food imports: ‘The EU alone will not save the planet’

The EU is working to clean up its own food supply chain, from farm to fork. But is this enough? MEPs raise concerns that accepting imports of unsustainable agri-food products is ‘inconsistent’ and ‘unethical’.

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Why a leading infant formula brand trusts GAR to mitigate palm oil contamination concerns

People have been safely consuming palm oil for thousands of years. However, as testing methods have improved scientists have found contaminants in various edible oils, including those made from palm.

Unilever tests nano factory: ‘This trial is assessing a de-centralised production model’

Unilever is trialling its first ‘nano factory’, which operates within a 40 foot sea container to deliver flexible production lines that can be moved all over the world. “This trial is assessing a de-centralised production model,” one of the engineers...

BLC launches solution for tailored infant formula as it spots growing personalization trend

Fats and oils specialist Bunge Loders Croklaan (BLC) has unveiled a new premium lipid ingredient for baby formula which it claims allows manufacturers to get closer than ever before to the gold standard of mother’s milk.

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Getting to grips with texture in vegan product development

One of the biggest challenges in developing plant-based foods is creating an appealing texture. Navigating this complex area requires a detailed understanding of the structural properties and composition of food formulations.

From ‘dark kitchens’ to dual quality: Expert predicts 2021’s regulatory hotspots

What regulatory challenges should food makers be mindful of in 2021? FoodNavigator catches up with regulatory compliance expert Nicola Smith from Squire Patton Boggs to find out.

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Fried chicken alternative developed from peanut protein: ‘Five years from now, we want to market every part of the chicken’

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EFSA says mealworms safe for human consumption: ‘An important milestone towards commercialisation’

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Post-Brexit Britain seeks to ‘unlock substantial benefits’ of gene editing

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‘The failed experiment of self-regulation’: UK urged to adopt robust approach to HFSS foods

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