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Cargill's protein innovation hub is part of a new investment in its Saint-Cyr en Val facility in Orleans, France. Image Source: Cargill

Cargill opens European Protein Innovation Hub to allow customers to create new protein products

As part of an investment of €50m into Cargill’s Saint-Cyr en Val facility in Orleans, France, American multinational Cargill is opening a protein innovation hub. The hub promises to give the company's customers the tools to trial, create and taste protein-rich products.

Food insecurity can exacerbate hypoglycaemia, the research showed. Image Source: Fertnig/Getty Images

Hypoglycaemia doubles as a result of food insecurity, research shows

Food insecurity is a major issue for everyone, but for diabetics, there is the added risk that it could lead to hypoglycaemia. According to new research, hypoglycaemia is twice as common among those who find it difficult to afford food as those who don’t....

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Pioneering the evolution of plant proteins for enhanced health and wellness at an affordable price

Achieving a harmonious blend of health benefits, delicious taste and affordability in plant-based proteins is challenging but the rewards will be great.

England has banned a range of single-use plastics. Image Source: Alistair Berg/Getty Images

England bans range of single use plastics to tackle ‘scourge of plastic pollution’

Single-use plastics, including plates and cutlery, have been banned in England as part of the Government strategy to tackle what it calls “the scourge of plastic pollution.”

NPD Trend Tracker: From meat-free roast chicken to chef-developed butter

What’s hitting shelves this week? In plant-based, THIS is launching a new meat free chicken & stuffing alternative for the festive season, and Meatless Farm is returning to Tesco after a brief hiatus off-shelf. In dairy, a new chef-led butter brand...

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How digital solutions boost production performance and transform operating cost management

Embracing innovation is essential to remaining competitive and sustainable. How can digital solutions reshape the industry to optimize performance?

Beer accounts for the largest share of alcohol-free drinks sold in the UK. Pic: getty/humankg

England looks to change ‘alcohol-free’ definition

England currently considers an ‘alcohol-free’ drink as one containing less than 0.05% ABV – differing from a number of other countries that use 0.5% ABV as the definition. A public consultation is now seeking views on whether to raise the threshold for...

Minette Batters speaks at the NFU's emergency 'Fairness for farmers and growers' press conference. Image: NFU

'Ten years is a long time': NFU president Minette Batters to step down

Having led the farming union through Brexit, COVID-19 and the uncertainties brought about by Russia's war in Ukraine, Batters has been one of British agriculture's most respected voices.

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Improve texture in plant-based foods with hydrocolloids

As the plant-based industry evolves, so does the challenge of replicating conventional meat. Could hydrocolloids be the answer?

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AI-powered plant-based meat: Non-profit boosts extrusion tech for alt protein players

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Biotech non-profit launches to mitigate food insecurity in Africa through cell- and plant-based hybrids

Yeast ingredients show ‘great potential’ as alternative proteins in the food industry, project reveals

SuperMeat's chicken cell line meets kosher standards, according to OU Kosher. GettyImages/Ugur Karakoc

How does a cultivated chicken cell line meet kosher standards?

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‘The final objective for us is to demonstrate that the meat industry can be and is sustainable’: How the Belgian meat sector is aiming to become more sustainable

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Danone teams up with Chr Hansen on dairy and plant-based innovation as part of Partner for Growth initiative

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