Food & Nutrition

Compass Group is increasing the use of vegetables, beans and lentils amid its push to make 40% of its UK and Ireland menus plant-based, a goal that has led to healthier meals at its sites. The world's largest catering company's bet on…
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Despite recommending patients to follow a plant-based diet, very few cardiologists actually do so themselves, a new study has found. The gap between heart doctors who prescribe a whole-food plant-based diet to patients and those who…
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New York City has updated its food standards for public meal initiatives, clamping down on processed meats and requiring more plant-based proteins. As federal agencies work to define ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and face calls for a ban…
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As Ozempic pushes food companies to reformulate their products, scientists have developed fat-trapping plant-based microbeads that could rival weight-loss drugs. While weight-loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy continue to take…
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The Non-GMO Project has kicked off its pilot programme to develop a standard for non-UPF labels on food and drink products, with 16 brands participating. Amy's Kitchen, Califia Farms and Simple Mills are among 16 food and beverage firms…
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The number of vegan meat alternatives meeting the Netherlands's national nutrition guidelines has tripled in the last two years, a new study has found. Despite fears that ultra-processing makes plant-based meat bad for you, these…
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Lidl GB is building on its plant-based targets with a new Live Well logo for private-label products that align with the Planetary Health Diet. Further extending its food sustainability leadership, Lidl has created a new label designed…
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New research from the UK shows that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may not be the real culprit behind overeating, calling for a more nuanced approach to processing and nutrition. Already this month, the American Heart Association has…
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SuperYou, the Indian protein startup co-owned by Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh, has launched a yeast protein powder big on gut health and sustainability. Depending on who you ask, India may or may not have a protein deficiency problem.…
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Barcelona-based Väcka has unveiled a fresh identity with a foray into functional health, starting with four nutrition-packed plant-based dairy offerings. Spanish plant-based startup Väcka is diving headfirst into consumers' demand for…
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Nearly half of all dogs in the UK are overweight. To improve canine health, pet food startup Omni has introduced a vegan weight-loss supplement inspired by Ozempic. UK climate-smart dog food brand Omni Pet has announced LeanPaws, an…
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New Zealand startup Leaft Foods has introduced its first consumer product, a pre-workout drink made from Rubisco and delivering 17g of complete protein. Targeting the performance nutrition sector, a New Zealand-based food tech firm is…
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Not all ultra-processed foods are unhealthy, according to the American Heart Association, which calls for a nuanced categorisation of these products. With the conversation around ultra-processed foods (UPFs) dialled up to eleven in the…
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Ex-FDA commissioner Dr David Kessler has filed a citizen petition asking the agency to revoke the food safety status of processed refined carbohydrates, a move that both helps and challenges the MAHA movement. On Thursday, the Centers…
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German retail giant Rewe Group has set a 'protein split' goal in a new strategy, and calls for a national protein plan as part of six food policy demands. Six months after announcing the creation of its protein strategy, German retailer…
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German alternative protein startup Happy Ocean Foods has bid farewell to its plant-based seafood portfolio, instead embracing a Clean Protein philosophy to meet consumer trends. As clean eating becomes the norm for more and more…
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Canadian biotech firm Mara Renewables has raised $9.1M in funding to expand the production of its algae-based omega-3 DHA. Nova Scotia-based Mara Renewables has piqued investors' interest to the tune of $9.1M for its fish-free omega-3…
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On a mission to make healthy ultra-processed foods, UK startup Modern Baker has secured £2.5M ($3.4M) in a Series A funding round. While the furore around ultra-processed foods (UPFs) remains at fever pitch, one British startup is…
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Israeli molecular farming startup has pivoted its business model to develop high-protein potatoes for the chip industry. Tel Aviv-based food tech firm PoLoPo is aiming to disrupt the $53B potato chip industry and meet the protein moment…
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In a partnership with the Almond Board of California, AI nutrient discovery firm Brightseed has uncovered 530 phytochemicals in the nuts, including six seen for the first time. Almonds may be way more beneficial than previously thought,…
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Nutritionists advising the UK government say only fortified plant-based milks are acceptable alternatives to dairy, and call 'growing up' drinks for children unnecessary. While non-dairy alternatives are now a common fixture in UK…
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