All Plant based articles
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NewsWheat bran breakthrough unlocks plant-based gel food applications
KTH research transforms wheat bran into plant-based hydrogels, offering new texture solutions and value streams for food manufacturers globally.
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ReportScaling Biotechnology and Novel Foods: inside the industrial reality of food innovation
New food technologies are advancing rapidly but scaling them remains the industry’s defining challenge. The Scaling Biotechnology and Novel Foods report explores whow to turn promising science into industrial reality.
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NewsFSA report highlights future food technologies set to reshape UK diets by 2035
FSA and FSS report identifies emerging food technologies likely to reach UK consumers within a decade, signalling regulatory priorities ahead.
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OpinionTackling taste, cost and trust: insights from the Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein 2026 Conference
A week on from the Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein 2026 Conference in London, New Food Deputy Editor Ben Cornwell reflects on the ideas, debates and breakthroughs that defined the event and why the future of alternative proteins still hinges on three stubborn challenges: taste, cost and trust.
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NewsMelt&Marble secures US self-affirmed GRAS status for fermented fat ingredient
The regulatory milestone clears the path for US sales of precision-fermented fat designed for meat, dairy, confectionery and bakery applications.
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NewsOver 100 unreviewed chemicals found in everyday US foods, study reveals
EWG analysis uncovers more than 100 unreviewed chemicals in US food products, raising concerns over FDA oversight and the GRAS loophole.
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NewsOatly invests $16 million to expand Swedish production plant
Oatly will invest $16 million upgrading its Landskrona plant, increasing production capacity by a third to meet rising global demand.
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NewsRice proteins show promise for allergen-free plant-based cheese
New research suggests rice milling byproducts could power protein-rich plant-based cheese while creating circular economy opportunities for rice producers.
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NewsBezos Centre Conference 2026: "No Plan B" without alternative protein price parity
In his keynote, GFI President Bruce Friedrich told the Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein 2026 Conference that meat demand will rise unless alternative proteins reach price and taste parity.
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NewsNUS fermentation breakthrough boosts kombu nutrition and flavour
The new co-fermentation technique boosts nutrient absorption, probiotics and flavour, opening commercial opportunities for functional seaweed foods, beverages and next-generation plant-based products worldwide.
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NewsPlant-based food demand returns to growth amid scratch cooking surge
Rising demand for protein and fibre-rich vegetable-led meals boosts plant-based sales, as UK shoppers seek healthier, natural foods and cooking control.
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NewsUndercooked beans pose lectin health risk, warns EFSA
EFSA says raw or undercooked pulses can trigger illness across all ages, urging proper soaking and boiling to deactivate harmful lectins.
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NewsAmsterdam set to become first capital city to ban meat advertising in public spaces
Amsterdam will ban meat advertising from 1 May, signalling a major shift in European food policy towards plant-based diets.
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NewsBeyond Meat expands into functional beverages with plant-based protein drink range
Beyond Meat moves beyond meat alternatives, launching a plant-based protein drink range targeting the fast-growing functional beverage market.
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NewsTufts University and Good Food Institute rescue cultivated meat lines for open industry use
Tufts University and the Good Food Institute are salvaging cell lines from closed startups to accelerate scalable cultivated meat development worldwide.
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NewsBamboo emerges as promising sustainable superfood in global academic review
First global academic review links bamboo consumption to metabolic, gut and antioxidant benefits, while warning correct preparation is essential.
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NewsUS resets dietary guidelines, backing more protein and fewer ultra-processed foods
New US dietary guidelines prioritise protein and whole foods while urging Americans to cut highly processed foods in major nutrition reset.
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OpinionFood fraud 2026 and beyond: new targets, tactics and risks
Drawing on his extensive insight and all the data he can lay his hands on, Professor Chris Elliott reveals the areas most at risk of exploitation in our food system, highlighting the questionable benevolence of AI as both friend and foe.
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NewsFungi fed on plant remnants produce high-quality protein to fortify plant-based diets
New study shows fungi grown on plant remnants produce high-quality protein to fortify plant-based diets and reduce nutrient deficiency risks.
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NewsMost comprehensive study to date maps health benefits and risks of plant-based diets for children
New research explores how plant-based diets affect children’s health, revealing heart benefits alongside risks of nutrient deficiencies without careful planning.