Would a switch to a Mediterranean diet be kinder on the environment?
Researchers from Germany and Austria have found that a switch to a vegan or Mediterranean diet would benefit the environment, though both diets do come with their drawbacks.
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Food traceability market to be worth $9.75 billion by 2038
New research has forecasted a period of strong growth for the global food traceability market as consumers demand more and more transparency from their food products post-COVID-19.
Unite calls for masks in UK hospitality venues
Should masks be enforced within hospitality venues in the UK? Following the new rules for mask-wearing on transport, trade union Unite has called for action from the UK Government.
Ireland ranked first in Global Food Security Index, Canada overtakes US
Ireland takes top spot in the 2021 GFSI, while the US has been usurped by its northern neighbour as scores across the globe decrease as a result of the pandemic and climate concerns.
Is hemp about to take off in India?
New food safety regulations around hemp will boost its reputation in India, according to market insights company GlobalData, though the company has warned that progress will be slowed if regulations hinder the education of consumers around hemp.
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Retailer and YouTuber unite to give away 10,000 free turkeys
A US food retailer has teamed up with a YouTuber to give away thousands of free turkeys to those most in need this Thanksgiving holiday in what amounted to donation of more than $200,000.
Plant-based foods “unnecessarily” high in salt, says Action on Salt
Action on Salt claims the salt content of some plant-based foods is too high and is calling for Government mandates on salt content in foods to improve the nutritional content of our food.
Kavalan scoops Worldwide Whiskey Producer Trophy
Taiwanese distillery Kavalan has capped off a fruitful awards season by claiming one of the top prizes at the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) as it seeks to put Taiwanese whiskey on the map.
Engineers develop robotic healthy fast food vending machine
A Russian university has developed a robotic vending machine that could serve healthy meals to users, complete with its own ‘brain’ to remember user preferences.
Could coffee help prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s disease?
Researchers think coffee could help to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in later life, though it’s not currently clear which specific ingredient was responsible for the benefit.
JBS enters cultivated protein market with BioTech Foods takeover
Food manufacturing giant JBS foods has acquired BioTech as it looks to enter the growing cultivated protein market, as well as announcing a protein research centre in Brazil.
Japan hot drinks market to grow to $27.2bn through coffee rush
The Japanese hot drinks market is set to experience a period of real growth, driven by the hot coffee market which continues to thrive in the country.
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Recall roundup: US onion recalls continue
The recalls of onions in the US keep coming in as the country battles with a Salmonella outbreak, while a norovirus alert is raised in the UK.