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Episode Twenty: What’s more sustainable – a meat-based diet or a vegan one?
One of the food industry's most difficult questions is tackled head on by New Food's editorial team.
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Plant-based power: restaurants embrace Veganuary
A record-breaking two million people pledged to take part in Veganuary and restaurants around the world are keen to take part with a plethora of vegan launches - but is it too good to be true?
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Cold Stone Creamery launches plant-based flavours in US
American ice cream company, Cold Stone Creamery has teamed up with Danone North America – a food and beverage company known for its plant-based products – to launch its first ever vegan ice cream.
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Burger King launches vegan nuggets across UK locations
Burger King has become the latest fast-food brand to launch plant-based items on its menu after it announced it will sell vegan nuggets in all its UK stores.
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Rapid hygiene control in the food and beverage industry
Two leading experts discuss several detection methods, including ATP, ATP+AMP and A3, for efficient and rapid hygiene monitoring, and explore a new way to set benchmarks.
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Plant-based chocolate popularity continues to rise
Research conducted by Barry Callebaut has revealed a considerable number of respondents are open to trying plant-based chocolate from time to time, as the sector continues to show considerable growth.
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Menus that are majority vegetarian are key to switching meat-eaters
The research suggests that if the majority of a menu is made up of plant-based foods, then people who usually eat meat are more likely to choose plant-based option.
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What’s in store for food in 2022?
As 2021 draws to a close, Professor Chris Elliott gives his expert opinion into the challenges to come for the food and drink sector next year.
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Flexitarians drive demand for meat alternatives in India
As consumers seek tastier and more sustainable options, India presents ample opportunity for plant-based innovation.
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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 urging UK Government to mandate levels.
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Is the next melamine scandal looming?
With the demand for plant-based products rocketing and as the call for protein-rich alternatives increases, Professor Chris Elliott questions whether history will repeat itself, as he warns of another melamine scandal.
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Plant based alternative consumption doubles in UK
The rise in plant-based food consumption was largest amongst younger generations, and women were also more likely to go plant-based than men.
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Dairy vs. dairy alternative spreads
Sam Thomas, Head of Category at Upfield UK&I, discusses Britain’s appetite for dairy-free spreads and the drivers of this trend.
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VODCAST Episode Eighteen (special on plant-based #2): Female leaders discuss alternative proteins
In episode two of New Food and Equinom’s plant-based series, Bethan Grylls is joined by three female experts who discuss the future of protein, the challenges of mimicking experience, and whether soy will ever be trumped.
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UK attitudes towards healthy and sustainable diets
Michelle Patel outlines the results of the Food Standards Agency’s survey around Britain’s stance on health, environmentally friendly food and who should be taking the reins.
