Health

Plant-based proteins have come under heavy scrutiny for being ultra-processed, but current classification systems don't fully reflect a food's healthfulness, a new study has found. Plant proteins shouldn't be "demeaned" as unhealthy…
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French catering giant Sodexo is expanding its partnership with Greener by Default to roll out plant-forward menus at 400 hospitals in the US. To help Americans stay healthier, spend less money, and be kinder to the planet, Sodexo is…
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The Non-GMO Project recently launched a new on-pack certification to help consumers identify ultra-processed foods – here's what you need to know, and what it means for plant-based meat. With ultra-processed foods (UPFs) front of mind…
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A bipartisan bill is calling on Congress to provide non-dairy milk options in the national school meal programme to cater to lactose-intolerant and diet-restricted students. It's becoming rarer and rarer to see US Democrats and…
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Singaporean food tech startup TurtleTree has unveiled a new consumer-facing brand for supplements made from its animal-free lactoferrin protein in the US. Precision fermentation firm TurtleTree has introduced Intentional, a consumer…
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Spanish plant-based meat leader Heura Foods and French vegan whole-cut specialist Swap Food have teamed up to launch a Suprême chicken fillet in three European markets. With an aim to "revolutionise the plant-based fillet experience",…
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Cultivated seafood isn't just better for marine animals, the planet, and human health – it can also bring fish back on the menu for those with severe allergies. While many in the cellular agriculture industry have touted the health…
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British vegan food brand Deliciously Ella's latest campaign attacks ultra-processing, which is now among plant-based meat's biggest pain points. "Consumers en masse aren’t just asking: ‘Is it plant-based?’ but: ‘What’s actually in it?'”…
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France's food safety agency has recommended a ban on soy-based products in mass catering, raising concerns that have been long debunked and go against scientific consensus. After attempting to ban cultivated meat, France could be coming…
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A new study shows that swapping meat with plant-based alternatives – no matter how processed – can lead to significant weight loss. The backlash against ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has cast a dark cloud over plant-based meat…
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Replacing half of meat and seafood production with plant proteins could save 100,000 lives lost from air pollution in Thailand, a new study has found. Thailand's annual crop-burning season causes air pollution lethal enough to…
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The UK government is being urged to update its Eatwell Guide in line with the Eat-Lancet Planetary Health Diet, with a plant-forward system predicted to save the NHS over £50M every year. As novel food regulation advances rapidly in the…
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Slovenian whole-cut meat analogue maker Juicy Marbles has released Pork-ish, the second product in its Meaty Meat lineup, its cheapest offering ever. Building on its new Meaty Meat range, Juicy Marbles has released a whole-cut pork…
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The exacerbating effects of climate change could wreak havoc on human gut health, especially in middle- and low-income countries, according to a new study. The growing popularity of Ozempic, GLP-1-supportive food and drink products, and…
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Always at the forefront of food trends, Chilean food tech startup NotCo has unveiled a GLP Booster that uses food as a natural Ozempic alternative. Today, nearly three-quarters of Americans aged 20 and above are overweight and…
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Consumption of non-dairy alternatives witnessed a dip at the start of the year, while conventional products like whole milk enjoyed growing sales. Whether it's the US or Europe, dairy seems to be having a renaissance, and that too at…
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Replacing less than a tablespoon of butter with plant-based oils can lower the risk of premature death from cancer and other causes by 17%, shows a new study. Even small dietary changes towards plant-based food can render big health…
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Over 90 nutrition scientists have hit back at a research project funded by Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk, which aims to develop a new classification for ultra-processed food. The ultra-processed food (UPF) wars are heating up, and this…
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A large chunk of restaurants – particularly those that serve meat – don't offer healthy plant-based meals, according to a new study. In places like the US, Europe and Australia, seeing a vegan-friendly dish on restaurant menus is…
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An upstart brand on the alt-dairy block, New Moon has introduced what it says is the plant-based category's first milk made from whole coconut meat. Positioning it as a category-first, New York-based brand Whole Moon has unveiled a…
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Food tech community FoodHack is back with the second edition of the FoodTech World Cup, launched in collaboration with Nestlé and Givaudan, with a special focus on nutrition. Whether it's brands targeting gut health amid the GLP-1 wave,…
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