Research & Scientific Studies

With plant-based milk now a mainstream option for coffee drinks, a team of researchers analysed the sensory performance of various nut milks in search of the best latte. Walk into a coffee shop in most tier 1 and 2 cities globally…
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Alternative proteins are a critical lever in the shift to a truly renewable food system, which is necessary to sustainably feed the rising global population, argues a new report. How do you feed 10 billion people when current industrial…
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A new US study shows that consumers are more likely to purchase plant-based eggs if they're cheaper and served as an ingredient in a dish, rather than on their own. With the egg crisis raging on in the US, empty shelves and high prices…
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A new report argues that we need to get fossil fuels out of our food system. It doesn't go far enough – to truly combat climate change, we must limit livestock-linked land use and support alternative proteins. Globally, 40% of all…
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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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Scientists in Denmark have found the solution to a key issue holding back precision-fermented casein proteins, paving the way for more realistic animal-free cheese. With climate change threatening dairy yields amid growing demand for…
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Increasing US exports of beef can help lower the industry's emissions across the globe, but protectionist barriers and tariffs must be overcome first. By displacing China's imports of South American beef with its own, the US could help…
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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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Climate change is ravaging crop yields and dairy production, while meat consumption is contaminating freshwater, according to new research. The food system and climate change are deeply interconnected. Agriculture is responsible for a…
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Many people say they care about the planet and animals, yet still eat meat. A new study explains why. Are you a meat-eater who loves the environment and the animals? You're not alone. In the UK, nearly half of the respondents to a 2020…
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Our weekly column rounds up the latest sustainable food innovation news. This week, Future Food Quick Bites covers a new GLP-1 alternative drink, Canada's pea protein bet, and the European Space Agency's cultivated meat project. New…
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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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Our weekly column rounds up the latest sustainable food innovation news. This week, Future Food Quick Bites covers Next Level Burger's new menu, Quorn's £18M injection, and Chocolat Stella's apricot kernel milk bar. New products and…
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Fully replacing animal proteins with alternative sources by 2050 is now the only way to keep the food system from eating up its carbon budget, a new study has found. With our calorie and protein demand growing, the global food system…
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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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A new review shows that reshaping the physical context in which meat-free dishes appear is the most effective way to encourage sustainable consumption. Making plant-based dishes the default option, increasing their ratio against…
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The advanced biotech sector can cut global emissions by 5% and create $1T in annual economic value, but only with major investments to derisk scale-up and ensure cost competitiveness. Technologies that use microbes to feed the…
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Australia must develop a national bioeconomy strategy and invest in new infrastructure to unlock key economic growth opportunities, scientists say in a new report. Home to some of the world's leading food tech companies, Australia has a…
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Governments and corporations have intentionally spread climate misinformation to block environmental action and diminish public trust, with Donald Trump identified as a key influencer. Conspiracy theories and misleading information are…
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A new survey shows that a majority of US consumers believe vegan diets are more costly than the Standard American Diet, despite meat being the highest source of spending for 70% of them. Talk about veganism in a social setting, and…
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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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