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Brits are Less Aware and Less Concerned About UPFs Than Europeans: Survey
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.
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Climate Change is Rewiring Fish Brains and Human Brains May Be Next
Acidifying oceans are leading to sensory loss in fish. Scientists fear people might be next.
By Clayton Aldern
Imagine you are a clown fish. A juvenile clown fish, specifically, in the year 2100. You live near a coral reef. You are!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Over 60% of Ozempic Users are Spending Less on Restaurants & Food Delivery, Shows New Survey
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.
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Aligning Ready Meals with Health Guidelines Could Save the EU Tons of Emissions – and Money
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.
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Health Remains Americans’ Key Consideration for Plant Proteins and Cultivated Meat
As plant-based meat companies rejig their nutritional messaging and cultivated meat battles to shake off the 'lab-grown' tag and political attacks, two consumer surveys reveal that health remains a key priority for Americans when it comes!-->…
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The Live Green Co Announces Breast Milk Fat & Postbiotic Ingredient Made from Precison Fermentation
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.
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Food, Inc. 2 Sheds Light on Big Food, UPFs, Modern Slavery & Cultivated Meat – But Lacks Focus
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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Plant-Based Dairy Just Became More Accessible for 7 Million American Women and Children
The US Department of Agriculture has just updated its supplemental food as medicine programme for women and children, providing access to more produce and plant-based dairy products to nearly seven million low-income Americans.
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Exclusive: Australia’s Harvest B Unveils Blended Meat Range Ahead of US Expansion & Series A
Australian alternative protein startup Harvest B is entering the blended meat space with 50/50 slow-cooked beef and lamb SKUs, as it prepares for a US expansion and its Series A funding round.
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Ironic Biotech Bags €1M to Develop Iron-Rich Plant Proteins via Precision Fermentation
Swedish food tech startup Ironic Biotech has raised €1M in pre-seed funding to accelerate the development of its plant-derived heme iron ingredient, which is produced via precision fermentation.
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Educational Injustice: How Climate Stressors are Affecting Children’s Education
A review of climate studies has revealed how global heating and extreme weather events have affected children's education and performance in schools.
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In An Open Letter to Biden, the US Congress is Asking for More Plant-Based Food
Highlighting the climate and health benefits of vegan diets, 55 Congressional leaders in the US have penned an open letter to president Joe Biden, urging him to increase plant-based food options across all federal facilities nationwide.
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Ozempic, But Without the Side Effects: Scientists Identify Plant Extracts with GLP-1 Agonist Potential
Scientists in Spain have discovered two plant extracts that have potential as GLP-1 agonist weight loss pills akin to semaglutide injections like Ozempic and Wegovy, following an AI-led study.
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Beyond Meat Reformulates Beef Crumbles with New Flavour and Heart-Check Certification
Continuing its health-centric marketing drive, Beyond Meat has reformulated its line of plant-based beef crumbles, which now come in three flavours and are certified as heart-healthy and suitable for diabetes prevention and management by!-->…
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Aloha Unveils Second Plant Protein Bar with Terviva’s Climate-Resilient Ponova Oil
New York-based plant protein brand Aloha has launched the Pa'akai Bar, the second product born out of its collaboration with Californian company Terviva, which uses its edible pongamia bean oil called Ponova.
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The Power of Portions: How Reducing Portion Sizes Can Cut Food Waste & Tackle Obesity
Reducing portion sizes of food and beverage offerings in both the foodservice and packaged goods spaces can address the United States' growing food waste and obesity problems, according to a new report.
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Meat Paradox: Americans are Eating More Plant-Based, But Also More Red Meat
A majority of Americans recognise the health and environmental benefits of vegan food, yet only a quarter are willing to adopt plant-rich diets. Plus, there has been an increase in red meat consumption over the years, according to a new!-->…
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Sweet Protein: Oobli Receives FDA GRAS Letter for Game-Changing Precision-Fermented Sugar Alternative
Californian food tech startup Oobli has received a 'no further questions' letter from the FDA for its Oubli Sweet Protein made from precision fermentation. The ingredient leverages West African fruits to make a sugar alternative that has!-->…
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London’s Six Airports Make It the World’s Worst City for Air Pollution from Flights
With six airports belonging to London, the UK capital is the city most exposed to air pollution from aviation globally, while Dubai International is the worst airport for climate impact.
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Eat At Least 75% Plant-Based Foods, Say Germany’s New Dietary Guidelines
The German Society for Nutrition has updated its dietary guidelines to recommend halving meat consumption, limiting dairy intake, and eating more plant-based foods – the latter should make up at least 75% of your diet.
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Analysing 700 Plant-Based Foods in Australian Supermarkets to Find Out What’s Healthy
By Laura Marchese, PhD Student at the Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University; and Katherine Livingstone, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University
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