Meat, fish and savoury ingredients

Agroecological farming, not cultured meat, is key to a sustainable future, says campaigner

11-Oct-2019 By Oliver Morrison

Think we’re at ‘peak livestock’? Hold your horses, says Robert Verkerk from the ANH Consultancy.

Underwater nutrition: ‘An important source of protein for the future’

09-Oct-2019 By Flora Southey

As populations grow, and limited natural resources diminish, could the oceans provide a key source of protein and nutrients to the food sector? FoodNavigator speaks to researchers at UIT, The Arctic University of Norway, to learn more.

BrewDog’s Hybrid Burger: cynical cash cow or fresh frontier for flexitarinaism?

04-Oct-2019 By Oliver Morrison

Vegans are hopping mad about the craft beer company’s new 50/50 Hybrid Burger. But could it prove a milestone in flexitarianism?

No need to reduce consumption of red and processed meat, study claims

03-Oct-2019 By Oliver Morrison

A controversial new study is recommending there is no need for adults who eat red or processed meat to cut down.

Cutting meat consumption may cause ‘serious harm’, academics warn

30-Sep-2019 By Oliver Morrison

There is a lack of robust evidence to confirm link between meat eating as part of a healthy diet and the development of Western diseases, according to a paper that contends there are a wide range of benefits delivered by meat that are not always easily...

Bankrolling start-ups: What are investors looking for in alternative proteins?

27-Sep-2019 By Flora Southey

Significant investment is required to get innovative protein start-ups off the ground. So what are investors looking for when deciding to bankroll new talent? And what do they predict for the future of protein? Cargill and S2G Ventures weigh in.

Scotland to curb HFSS foods as it outlines vision to become a ‘Good Food Nation’

05-Sep-2019 By Oliver Morrison

Nicola Sturgeon’s government has detailed its ambitious plans that put organic food at the heart of its mission to improve public health and make use of its natural larder.

Plant-based diet risks worsening brain health nutrient deficiency, warns nutritionist

03-Sep-2019 By Oliver Morrison

The shift towards more plant-based foods and reduced meat consumption among Europe’s consumers risks worsening an already low intake of choline, says Dr Emma Derbyshire of Nutritional Insight.

‘Need for greater focus on fish and legumes in food at day-care institutions’: Danish study

30-Aug-2019 By Flora Southey

A study commissioned by Denmark’s food administration has found that nutrient-rich protein sources such as fish, legumes and eggs should be served more frequently in day-care institutions.

‘A holistic approach’: EU-backed project taps microbiome to optimise food production

26-Aug-2019 By Flora Southey

An EU-funded initiative is harnessing the power of the microbiome to optimise the food production system. The project aims to match the right food additives to the correct animals – starting with salmon and chicken – for maximum output.

Hybrid burger helps meat-eaters overcome 'mindset gap': 'It tastes like 100% beef'

21-Aug-2019 By Flora Southey

Austrian start-up Rebel Meat had developed a burger made from 50% meat and 50% plant-based ingredients. The hybrid patty will ‘reach those that purely vegan brands cannot’, CEO Philipp Stangl tells FoodNavigator.

What impact does diet have on biodiversity loss?

13-Aug-2019 By Flora Southey

A study comparing the effects of vegan, vegetarian, and omnivorous diets on biodiverse ‘hotspots’ in the tropics has been published by researchers in Scotland and Germany.

Brussels Bulletin: A round-up of news and views from the EU

09-Aug-2019 By Flora Southey

In this edition of the Brussels Bulletin, the European Union agrees to accept 35,000 tonnes of non-hormone treated beef from the United States, EFSA questions the safety of a whipworm egg as a food supplement, and pesticide chlorphyrifos comes under the...

Research links egg and meat nutrients with reduced risk of dementia

08-Aug-2019 By Flora Southey

Finnish research has linked dietary phosphatidylcholine – an essential nutrient found in eggs and meat –with enhanced cognitive performance and a lower risk of incident dementia.

Unlocking the ‘pegan’ potential: Germany taps vegan-paleo trend

01-Aug-2019 By Flora Southey

‘Peganism’ – a diet that combines aspects of paleo and veganism – presents an opportunity for food manufacturers in Germany, according to market research firm Mintel.