Health

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 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. After Lidl and Aldi,…
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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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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. What was supposed to be a celebratory week for…
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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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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. There are many explanations for why plant-based meat isn't selling…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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. If you've been shying away from plant-based…
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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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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. This October, the British government is set to roll out regulations…
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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. The battle against seed oils has been taken up a notch…
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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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Lebanese fast-casual chain Malak Al Tawouk has partnered with plant-based meat brand Switch Foods to add vegan chicken items to its UAE menu. Malak Al Tawouk, a 30-year-old fast-casual chain with dozens of restaurants globally, is now…
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Spanish food tech startup Heura Foods has received a €20M ($22.2M) loan from the European Investment Bank to move beyond plant-based meat, and expects to become profitable by the end of this year. Sustained sales and product innovation…
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Yet more evidence has emerged that diets rich in plant-based whole foods and low in meat are the key to longevity. Plant-rich diets will help you age better and live longer, according to two major studies that spotlight the ill health…
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The social media manosphere is driving young men towards meat, with 40% of 16- to 24-year-olds eating more animal protein than they did last year, according to environmental charity Hubbub. "No one wants to be the guy in the pub…
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