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Think Red Meat Is Healthy? You’ve Probably Read An Industry-Backed Study
A new review shows that studies backed by the red meat industry are much more likely to find these proteins healthy than independent ones.
Ahead of the US's update of its dietary guidelines at the end of the year, scientists have!-->!-->!-->…
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Plant-Based Seafood Needs A Protein & Omega-3 Boost, Finds Nutritional Review
While most vegan seafood products qualify as a source of protein, on average, they still lag behind conventional fish, according to a new review.
While many flexitarians turn to seafood in their bid to cut back on meat, the adoption of!-->!-->!-->…
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Plant-Based Diets Can Support Healthy Growth in Children Finds Multi-Study Review
A new review suggests that well-planned plant-based diets are safe and healthy for kids, if they're carefully planned and supplemented to prevent nutrient deficiencies.
Can kids be vegan and healthy?
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Plant-Based Startup Prot Targets India’s Protein Deficiency with Category-First Block
Mumbai-based Prot has released Prot Block, a shelf-stable ingredient offering health-conscious Indians a new format of plant-based protein.
Walk into metropolitan India right now, and you might begin wondering whether you have a protein!-->!-->!-->…
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Scientists Develop Alternative to Nova Classification with ‘Nuanced’ Approach to UPFs
Researchers have created a new scoring system to classify ultra-processed foods, describing it as a "nuanced" alternative to the existing Nova classification.
It has been over 15 years since Dr Carlos Monteiro spearheaded the!-->!-->!-->…
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Dutch Retailer Albert Heijn Joins Blended Protein Push with Hybrid Meat & Milk Range
Dutch supermarket Albert Heijn has introduced 15 products combining meat and dairy with plant-based ingredients in the largest such rollout of blended proteins yet.
The Netherlands really is going big on blends.
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Israeli Startup ‘Redefines’ Plant-Based Meat with 90% Less Saturated Fat
Israeli 3D-printed meat maker Redefine Meat has introduced a new product line with dramatic reductions in saturated fat and methylcellulose use.
To capture Europeans' interest in the category, Redefine Meat has unveiled a new class of!-->!-->!-->…
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What is Epogee, the Novel Fat Maker Sparking UPF Controversy & A Protein Bar War?
Shortly after acquiring low-calorie fat maker Epogee, David Protein is being sued by other snack brands for allegedly monopolising the ultra-processed ingredient derived from a seed oil.
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US FDA to Develop Definition of Ultra-Processed Foods
The regulation of ultra-processed foods has been the talk of US food policy ever since Robert F Kennedy Jr took office – the FDA will soon weigh in.
The conversation surrounding ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in the US is about to be!-->!-->!-->…
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The 20 Things Plant-Based Brands Should Know About Ultra-Processed Foods
UPFs have become public enemy number one, and the plant-based meat sector has been caught in the media crossfire. Here's everything CPG brands and founders need to know.
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US Senate Advances Bipartisan Bill to Offer Non-Dairy Milk in School Meals
The US Senate Agriculture Committee has voted in favour of a bill that would allow students access to plant-based milk in their school lunches.
Democrats and Republicans have unanimously advanced legislation that will put almond milk in!-->!-->!-->…
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Replacing Meat with Plant-Based Food Leads to Weight Loss in People with Type 1 Diabetes
For people with type 1 diabetes, switching from animal products to plant-based foods is an effective strategy for weight loss.
While vegan alternatives to animal products are often labelled as unhealthy due to their classification as!-->!-->!-->…
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UK Urged to ‘Make Beans More Appealing’ As Meat Consumption Goes Into Overdrive
The UK eats twice as much meat as the global average, putting both public and planetary health at risk. The solution lies in plant-based whole foods, especially beans.
Making whole foods like beans more appealing and increasing the!-->!-->!-->…
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GLP-1: Does Ozempic Make You Dislike Beef?
A recent survey found that people taking GLP-1 drugs reduce their consumption of certain foods, including beef – but the demand remains, which gives vegan food producers a leg up.
Can GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro be a boon for!-->!-->!-->…
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Op-Ed: Ultra-Processed Foods Are A Health Issue… for the Planet
Dr Sarah Ison, global director of research at Madre Brava, argues that the ultra-processed food discourse is helping worsen climate change.
Ultra-processed foods, or UPFs, are dominating news sites, opinion pages and influencers’ social!-->!-->!-->…
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Social Media ‘Super-Spreaders’ Are Putting Millions At Risk with Misinformation on Meat, Milk & Health
Influencers promoting carnivore diets, raw milk and other risky eating practices threaten the health of tens of millions of people, while making bank themselves.
Dozens of 'super-spreaders' are fuelling people's social media feeds with!-->!-->!-->…
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UPF Research is Misleading Consumers About Plant-Based Meat Amid Worsening Climate Crisis
Research around ultra-processed food often overlooks important nuances when it comes to plant-based meat, which can potentially mislead consumers on the health impacts, suggests a new review.
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Eco-Minded Consumers Waste More Food Than Those Focused on Healthy Eating, Shows Study
People who are more focused on nutrition tend to waste less food than those who are eco-conscious, according to a new study.
The most effective way to get people to waste less food is not to push them to be sustainable, but to encourage!-->!-->!-->…
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How Nestlé, Danone & Co Got the UK Govt to Scrap Its Anti-UPF Push
Some of the largest food and drink companies successfully lobbied against the UK government's push to offer discounts on minimally processed and nutritious products.
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New Alliance Takes Aim at Seed Oils with Certification Label, But Experts Warn of Misinformation
The Seed Oil Free Alliance has rolled out a certification label for products that eschew these fats, building on growing discontent around seed oils and amid a resurgence of tallow.
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Casey Means As Surgeon General: Could the Wellness Influencer Be Good for Food Tech?
Wellness influencer and Levels co-founder Casey Means is in line to become the next Surgeon General of the US. A divisive figure across the aisle, what could her appointment mean for food tech?
Championed by Donald Trump and Robert F!-->!-->!-->…
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