Research & Scientific Studies

In a newly published statement, the Good Food Institute (GFI) Europe has outlined the role plant-based and cultivated meats have to play in future food security based on inclusion in the just-released IPCC report. The GFI declaration is…
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A study published last December has highlighted a growing unease amongst European farmers: increasing moral concerns surrounding the practice of animal agriculture, alongside an inability to voice them for fear of ‘betraying’ the industry.…
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The latest IPCC report has been dubbed as the most searing indictment of the planet’s climate predicament yet, with little optimism included. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report is a three-part release that…
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New research from Oxford University suggests that those following a meat-free diet are 14 percent less at risk of cancer than their omnivorous counterparts. Pescatarians were discovered to be 10 percent less prone than meat-eaters.…
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has been explicit in his shock at reading the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report. He calls it “an atlas of human suffering and a damning indictment of failed climate…
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New research has revealed that despite a global rise in commitments to take climate action, $1.8 trillion is being spent every year to prop up industries that are contributing to environmental damage. Subsidies are given in the form of…
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Multinational food giant Unilever has released a new report that encourages consumers to switch to a plant-based diet. The report is explicit in its findings that plant-based foods offer better sustainability metrics and health benefits…
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Decreasing meat intake in favour of legumes, whole grains, and nuts could add a decade to life expectancy, according to a new study. The research, published in the PLOS Medicine journal, looked at the impact of sustained dietary…
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A scientific discovery reveals new penguin colonies across Antarctica as rising temperatures due to climate change force the birds south to raise their offspring. Researchers in the Antarctic say they have discovered new gentoo penguin…
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New research into the effectiveness of vegan and animal-based protein sources has confirmed no difference between the two. The data show that men who eat plant-based protein and supplement with soy can bulk up as much as those who include…
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Dr. Shireen Kassam claims that the NHS would save billions if more people embrace a plant-based diet. Kassam is the Founder of the Plant-Based Health Professionals network. She has bolstered her claim with global study findings. …
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Anglo-Dutch blue chip food and household company Unilever has been investigating plant-based foods. Across 141 studies, conducted between 2000 and 2020, the company has pulled together a review of key data. The chief takeaway is that…
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The recently updated EU food promotion policy has linked red meat consumption to increased cancer risk. The Farm to Fork strategy includes beef, goat, lamb, and pig in the red meat category. In conjunction with Europe’s ‘Beat Cancer’…
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A new report has revealed that Millenial and Gen Z consumers are demanding more plant-based foods—specifically, dairy-free chocolate. The study was carried out by Swiss chocolatier Barry Callebaut, assessing changing buyer attitudes across…
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Taste and nutrition giant Kerry has undertaken a study into demand for meat alternatives, identifying India as a particularly high-growth market for plant-based foods. Findings demonstrated an overall openness to animal-free foods in the…
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Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has announced a plant-based breakthrough. A team of its scientists has successfully developed a protein and antioxidant-rich emulsifier. It is free from traditional eggs and…
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By Beth Parkin Farming animals for food is responsible for around 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. If left unchallenged, the influence of this industry alone would probably make it impossible for the world to meet its target of…
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A new report has revealed the U.S. is the biggest contributor to plastic waste globally. It is producing more than all European Union countries combined. Ineffective recycling infrastructure and increased plastic manufacturing are…
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Two-thirds of Gen Z believe that food production needs to be more sustainable. The findings have been revealed in an EIT Food-commissioned study. More than 2,000 individuals were polled, each being aged between 18-24. Participants were…
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Sales of plant-based meat alternatives have skyrocketed over the past year, as consumers turn their attention to health, nutrition, sustainability and food provenance more than ever before. But who exactly is driving the growth of…
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A reduction in meat consumption, regardless of how small, has been shown to contribute in the war against climate change. This is due to the percentage of greenhouse gas emissions that are created by cattle production. A dip in demand will…
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