UPFs

The world's largest meat and dairy producers are using tobacco industry tactics to hinder global climate action and influence policymakers and the public in their favour. Political manipulation, twisted science, targeted ads and weak…
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Beyond Meat has extended its Beyond IV platform to include its sausage lineup, alongside an online recipe book in collaboration with the American Heart Association. Californian plant-based leader Beyond Meat has introduced the fourth…
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People in the UK are less likely to be aware or worried about ultra-processed foods than their EU counterparts, and also consume more of these products, according to a pan-European survey. Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are everywhere…
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The sequel to the Oscar-nominated documentary from 2008, Food, Inc. 2 shows just how much power Big Ag wields on the food system, tackles solutions like cultivated meat and seaweed, and highlights the problem with workers' rights and UPFs.…
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A new health review has found that ultra-processed foods are directly associated with increased risks of cancer, heart disease and early death. However, experts question the use of this categorisation for nutrition, noting that these…
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A new 17-country survey says that 65% of Europeans are concerned about the health implications of ultra-processed foods, with over half of respondents avoiding plant-based meats because they are ultra-processed. With an increasing focus…
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Ultra-processed foods aren't all bad – and we need to stop using that term when we're talking about nutrition, according to a new report into health and sustainability. Scientists should stop using the term 'ultra-processed' to describe…
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To combat misinformation, ease consumer confusion and offer balance to the discussion around plant-based meat and ultra-processed foods, Green Queen has published a free, comprehensive resource guide on the topic in an easy-to-use FAQ…
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An analysis of 285 million posts on social media has shown how conspiracy theories, junk science, and pro-meat and -dairy posts are driving a misinformation campaign against climate-friendly food and alternative proteins. Here are 12…
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A handful of restaurants and fast-casual chains are bidding adieu to seed oils as consumer concerns about the health credentials of these fats grow. Some are turning to alternatives like Zero Acre's sugarcane-based cultured oil – what's…
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Two new European health studies suggest that while a plant-rich, minimally-processed whole foods diet is ideal for good health, consuming some processed foods including bread and plant-based meat is perfectly fine. Another week,…
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A new survey of 1,000 UK consumers highlights the importance of taste, price and more information when it comes to plant-based meat. Here are five key takeaways from the poll. Published earlier this week, the research – conducted by…
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For most Americans, ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are a big part of their daily diets, but they have been linked with a host of diseases and health detriments. In that light, a new study has found that Americans would be willing to eat and…
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