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“Children’s Health & Wellbeing Being Robbed By Climate Change” Says Harvard Medical School
A baby born in 2019 will live a life that is fundamentally affected by climate change, says a new report by The Lancet commission. Due to soaring global temperatures - which are showing no signs of slowdown with carbon emissions rising!-->…
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“Tea Is For Everyone:” New Guide Book Demystifies Traditional Chinese Tea Culture For International Audience
The world of Chinese tea has been for years shrouded in mystery for non-Chinese speakers. Inspired by the fascinating history and rich tradition of tea in mainland Chinese and Taiwanese culture, author Chan Sin Yan with local publisher Man!-->…
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Thailand To Ban Three Toxic Pesticides, US Tries To Pressure Against It
Following the Thai government’s decision to ban a series of toxic farming chemicals, the Trump administration is pressuring Thailand to exempt three harmful pesticides that have been scientifically linked to serious health problems and!-->…
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Green Common Announces Mainland China Launch, Debuts Omnipork On T-Mall
Plant-based grocery, café chain & distribution outfit Green Common, a concept developed by Hong Kong-born vegetarian movement Green Monday, has just debuted in mainland China with a Tmall Global e-commerce store featuring their range!-->…
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Future Foods: Here Are The 50 Plants You Will Be Eating In The Future
Our global food system is in trouble. By 2050, estimates suggest that the global population will grow to 10 billion and our current agricultural infrastructure cannot guarantee a healthy and nutritionally balanced diet for that people.!-->…
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From Hippie To Mainstream: The History Of World Vegan Day
Happy World Vegan Day! An annual celebration on November 1st originally created by The Vegan Society to promote the benefits of a plant-based diet and lifestyle, World Vegan Day has become a worldwide phenomenon. With the Economist naming!-->…
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The Unstoppable Rise Of Veganism
The concept of ditching all meat and animal by-products might seem a bit radical to some, but thanks to increased global attention towards the climate crisis, younger generations being more attuned to ethical and environmental concerns,!-->…
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Oxford Study: Healthy Food And Sustainable Food Are One And The Same
A newly published study conducted by researchers at the University of Oxford has found that eating healthy plant-based foods is nearly always the best dietary option for the planet. The analysis aims to help inform better individual!-->…
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Why India Urgently Needs A Sustainable Protein Revolution
India will become the most populous country, the largest economy and experience the greatest rise in meat consumption. We need to think more about how India will eat meat in the next 30 years and what that means for the global food system!-->…
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Cambridge Study Finds Doubling Veggie Options On Menus Can Cut Meat Orders By 40-80%
A recent study by University of Cambridge scientists finds that increasing vegetarian options on menus reduces orders of meat dishes by 40 to 80%. This piece of research presents a new solution to encourage more plant-based eating amongst!-->…
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Tech Startup Curbing Commercial Food Waste Winnow Raises US$12 Million Series B Funding
United Kingdom-based startup Winnow, creator of a smart device to help commercial kitchens cut down on food waste, has just disclosed a Series B funding round of US$12 million. Since its inception, the company’s tool has helped to save!-->…
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New Study Finds Toxic Heavy Metals In Common Baby Food Products, Especially Rice Products
A new study conducted by Healthy Babies Bright Futures has revealed that toxic heavy metals that are damaging to babies’ brain development are present in common infant foods from major manufacturers. The heavy metals found included!-->…
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The 5 Best Food Tech Startups At Food’s Future Summit
The Food’s Future Summit took place on the 11th - 12th October, showcasing the most innovative food industry players as well as keynotes, exclusive launches and panel talks about solutions to our global food system. At our current rate, we!-->…
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Tokyo, Seoul & Quezon City Mayors Take Good Food Cities Pledge To Cut Meat Consumption & Food Waste
Mayors from major world cities have signed the “Good Food Cities” pledge to fight climate change by reducing meat consumption and food waste. The commitment was made by 14 mayors, including from Tokyo, Seoul, Paris and London. This follows!-->…
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Singapore Becomes The World’s First Country To Ban Sugary Drink Adverts
Last Thursday, Singapore announced that it would become the first country to place a total ban on all sugary drink advertisements as a part of its “war on diabetes”. This ban will apply to all adverts on newspapers, online channels,!-->…
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Asia Responsible For 50% Of Global Food Waste: Businesses Gear Up To Fight Crisis
Asia is embroiled in a food waste crisis. While food waste is a global problem, it is particularly prevalent here, with the region accounting for more than half of the world’s disposed food. While household food waste is part and parcel of!-->…
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Alcohol-Free Drinking On The Rise As Health-Focused Millennials Drive 0% Drinks Industry
The past few years has seen a sharp rise in the number of people opting for non-alcoholic drinks. From the sober-curious to non-drinkers alike, wellness-minded millennials are giving up wine for kombucha and loving it. Far from being the!-->…
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You’ve Probably Eaten Shark Meat & Other Shocking Shark Facts You Need To Know
Most of us have no idea how important sharks are to the health of our oceans. This may explain why many of us don't spend any time thinking about the fact that hundreds of millions of these majestic creatures are killed by humans every!-->…
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New Childhood Obesity Atlas Shows Rising Rates In Asia, China & India To Face Health Crisis
World Obesity Day, organised by the World Obesity Federation, is observed globally on 11th October in order to raise awareness about the need for a global effort to reduce, prevent and treat obesity.
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Vegan Nutrition: 6 Vitamins & Minerals You Need And Where To Get Them (No Pills Included)
There are so many reasons to adopt a plant-based diet, whether it be a part of a more planet-friendly lifestyle, related animal cruelty concerns or for health reasons. There are enormous benefits to eating a whole foods vegan diet, but!-->…
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New Report Finds Organic Agriculture Can Help SDG Progress Including Climate Change & Clean Water
A new report, conducted by Dutch organic specialist Eosta in collaboration with the University of Twente in the Netherlands, has found that organic agriculture can help make progress on 8 of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development!-->…
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