Health

China is on course to becoming the world's third-largest dairy producer – what does that mean for its plant-based industry? People in China are eating more protein than Americans now, but a majority of this comes from plant-based foods.…
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The Jackfruit Company and its consumer brand Jack & Annie's have raised $5M in a Series B extension round to support their product development and expansion efforts. In a nod to consumers' growing appetite for fibre-packed food…
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Lewis Hamilton has made a second investment in plant-based pet food startup Bramble to raise awareness about vegan diets' impact on dog health. Formula One legend Lewis Hamilton and his dog Roscoe have partnered with New York-based…
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Spanish plant-based pioneer Heura is expanding its technology to offer nutrient-dense cold cuts, cheese, and pasta, in a bid to move past the ultra-processed food label. It may account for a quarter of Spain's plant-based meat market,…
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New York City's Health + Hospitals scheme for plant-based meals has received overwhelming support from patients and led to reduced food costs and emissions. Half of all patients in New York City's public hospitals chose to eat vegan…
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Danone is scrapping the Nutri-Score label from its dairy and plant-based milks, after its revised algorithm classed these products as beverages. It is facing fierce criticism. French food and drink giant Danone is removing the…
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New research presents the latest evidence of plant-based food's benefits for dogs, with vegan diets presenting the best health outcomes for canines. For dogs, vegan diets are linked with lower medication use, fewer health disorders, and…
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A Swiss canton has banned the sale of contaminated meat and dairy with high levels of 'forever chemicals', calling for intervention on a national level too. St Gallen, the canton in northeastern Switzerland, has implemented a ban on…
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The Consumer Brands Association has launched a new website that aims to combat "consumer confusion" around ultra-processed foods – but context is crucial. With ultra-processed foods (UPFs) taking centre stage in today's dietary…
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German food tech startup Nosh.bio has collaborated with Zur Mühlen Group to introduce its fermentation-derived Koji Chunks, which are made from just one ingredient. Nosh.bio, which uses fungi fermentation to create proteins, has…
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New analysis by the Food Foundation shows that plant-based meat is better for the planet and mostly healthier, with traditional proteins like beans or tofu the most optimal options. Plant-based burgers, sausages and nuggets are much…
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Over two dozen US Representatives have urged the Bureau of Prisons to offer more plant-based meat options to inmates in federal prisons. A group of lawmakers in the US are calling for federal prisoners to be provided with more meatless…
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Scientists have developed a way to produce vitamin B12 from spirulina, in a move that could advance the nutritional prowess of plant-based meat and dairy. While spirulina has made its way into social consciousness over the last decade…
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Californian vegan pet food leader Wild Earth has rolled out its first product for cats, a "nutritionally complete" Unicorn Pate. Wild Earth has entered the cat food sector with Unicorn Pate, a plant-based, nutritionally complete wet…
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A majority of UK residents would support a tax on companies that make ultra-processed food. With rising costs for the NHS, it's important to note vegan food can be the solution, not the problem. As ultra-processed foods (UPFs) continue…
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Scientists have developed a way to increase the presence of curcumin – the bioactive compound found in turmeric – in plant-based milk, as part of an instant 'golden milk' powder. Golden milk. Turmeric latte. Call it what you want – it's…
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A host of startups are overhauling one of the world's favourite ingredients, turning sugar into fibre, reducing sweetness, and innovating with better-for-you substitutes. While sugar may not technically be an addictive food, it's as…
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Norway is the latest European country to advocate for a plant-forward diet in its national dietary guidelines – but its recommended meat intake is still high, since it doesn't factor in climate impact. In a year when Austria and Germany…
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Following the Planetary Health Diet, which is rich in plant-based food and contains minimal animal proteins, can bring about a major shift in our carbon footprint. Replacing red meat with nuts and legumes as part of a plant-forward diet…
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Building on its impressive foodservice record, Impossible Foods will open its first pop-up restaurant in Chicago, showcasing its plant-based meat products across a range of dishes. Impossible Foods is opening a new pop-up restaurant in…
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In hundreds of US cities and towns, extreme rainfalls are overwhelming outdated sewer systems, flooding waterways with untreated sewage. By Kait Parker Although raw sewage and gastrointestinal illnesses are rarely topics broached in…
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