Health

Spanish firm Novameat has expanded its line of pulled plant-based meats with clean-label pork and lamb alternatives for foodservice. A year after securing $19.2M in Series A funding, Novameat has introduced two new meat alternatives…
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Like, the plant protein brand owned by Livekindly Collective, is returning to UK shelves with three SKUs across all major supermarkets. Livekindly Collective is bringing back its Like brand of plant-based meat to the UK, around three…
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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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Women now comprise half of all newly launched clinical trials, and brands are meeting the moment, from vegan protein powders that sync with women's menstrual cycles to dairy-free colustrum. Women's wellness is getting a much-needed…
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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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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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Recombinant chicken proteins brewed through precision fermentation provide a multitude of health benefits for dogs, a new study has found. Precision fermentation can unlock a range of health benefits in pet food for dogs, a…
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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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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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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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Plant-based diets are linked to better health outcomes, so should vegans be entitled to better insurance rates too? A frequent criticism of vegan diets is that they're too expensive. Meat and dairy alternatives tend to be costlier than…
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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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Two in five Americans believe all processed foods are unhealthy, despite evidence showing otherwise, according to a new poll. Over the last couple of years, as the ultra-processed food (UPF) backlash has raged on, a wave of…
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Even small amounts of processed meats like hot dogs and bacon are associated with the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, a new study has found. While Americans celebrated overconsumption at Nathan's Famous's annual hot…
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TikTokers are loading up on fibre in Gen Z's latest health trend, fibermaxxing, which has a rare seal of approval from nutritionists. It's also a big opportunity for plant-based food brands. Protein may be everywhere right now, but…
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