Food & Nutrition

Denmark is considering a proposal that would see it introduce a carbon tax on agricultural production, but it has raised concerns about farmers' livelihoods. Could it really happen? In late February, an advisory group commissioned by…
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Land grabs and carbon offsetting schemes have sent land prices soaring, putting a strain on farmers, rural communities and food production, and threatening food security globally. Since the financial crash of 2007-08, global land prices…
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Czech media outlets are vastly underreporting the link between food and climate change, despite the sector contributing to 7.6% of the country's emissions. The food system is responsible for a third of global greenhouse gas emissions,…
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Beef tallow is on a resurgent streak, thanks in part to the apprehension against seed oils. But have we forgotten about the planet? If you, like me, grew up outside America, but still loved going to McDonald's as a kid, the fries were…
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Iowa governor Kim Reynolds has just signed a bill that restricts the labelling of meat and egg alternatives, as well as excludes them from federal food assistance programmes. Plant-based and cultivated meat and eggs are now subject to…
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Fewer people in Europe have trust in their food system and are taking sustainability into account, and the lack of progress in improving their diets is "worrying", according to a new report. European consumer confidence in the health…
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In the UK, food industry heads and the government have agreed to meet for a series of discussions about the impact of the climate crisis on the food supply chain. As the climate crisis threatens crops, farmers and the food supply, a…
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Israeli startup Better Juice, which has developed a device that reduces sugar in fruit products by 80%, has obtained self-determined GRAS status in the US. In the world of Ozempic and GLP-1, sugar innovations are booming. The latest…
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First announced in November, Tesco has rolled out its newest private-label ready meal range – it's all about the vegetables. The meat-free category in the UK fell hard last year, as consumer concerns about ultra-processed foods…
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Singaporean food tech startup TurtleTree has partnered with a nutrition brand to debut its precision-fermented lactoferrin as part of an espresso shot for endurance athletes. Six months after obtaining self-affirmed GRAS (Generally…
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Supergut, an emerging leader in the GLP-1 food space, is rolling out its superfood products at breakneck speed in US retail, after quadrupling sales over the last six months. Your Erewhon smoothie could now help you control your…
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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 effects of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs on the food industry continue to be felt, with a new survey revealing that users of medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are spending less money on eating out and ordering takeout. When Lars…
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Aeroporti di Roma has announced a collaboration with Danish surplus food platform Too Good To Go, which will be rolled out at both airports in the Italian capital. Passengers travelling from Rome's Fiumicino or Ciampino airports will…
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Dr Sarah Ison, head of research at animal advocacy group Compassion in World Farming, makes her case for why simply moving to lower-emitting animals isn't the climate solution we need from our food system. In recent years, the…
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As we celebrate Earth Day, the importance of transforming our food system is higher than ever – here are 10 things you should know about the food we eat, and its impact on the planet. Food system action is paramount The global…
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Healthier ready-to-eat meals in line with international guidelines could bring huge climate benefits and cost savings to the EU, according to a new report. Less meat, dairy, fish and salt, and more produce, whole grains and legumes in…
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Researchers have come up with a way to extract useful proteins through leftovers from beer production, which could help reduce waste and produce a circular, more sustainable source of protein. Would you eat the beer industry's…
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Certain dietary shifts can bring carbon benefits, according to a new study, which notes how plant-heavy flexitarian eating patterns can reduce greenhouse gas emissions (especially methane) and help the planet meet its 1.5°C goal. There…
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Boston-based AI food tech company The Live Green Co is tackling infant nutrition and gut health with a human breast milk fat and a postbiotic ingredient made from precision fermentation. A year after announcing its precision…
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As meat and dairy representatives turned out to COP28 in record numbers, the climate summit's promised food systems transformation policies fell short – and the livestock lobby is delighted. COP28 began with a lot of promises, but…
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