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High-sugar Bournvita in the spotlight over misleading health claims

High-sugar Bournvita in the spotlight over misleading health claims

9 May 2023

Mondelēz-owned chocolate drink brand Bournvita has become embroiled in a legal spat with an Indian social media influencer who questioned the purported healthiness of the high-sugar product.

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Israel approves Remilk’s animal-free dairy

Israel approves Remilk’s animal-free dairy

8 May 2023

The Israeli Ministry of Health has approved precision fermentation startup Remilk’s animal-free dairy whey protein, meaning its ingredients can now be marketed and sold in Israel.

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Scientific review calls for added sugar intake to be halved

Scientific review calls for added sugar intake to be halved

3 May 2023

A recent British Medical Journal (BMJ) review advises people to cut intake of added sugars to six teaspoons a day but industry group The Sugar Association has slammed the quality of data used in the review as “garbage”.

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Marlow Foods to supply Quorn mycoprotein

Marlow Foods to supply Quorn mycoprotein

1 May 2023

Marlow Foods, the parent company of mycoprotein brand Quorn, is setting up a business division to supply its alternative protein ingredient to other manufacturers.

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Replacing Red Dye No. 3

Replacing Red Dye No. 3

28 Apr 2023

As pressure mounts on US manufacturers to replace synthetic food colour Red Dye No. 3, we look at some of the functional alternatives, from red carmine to microalgae, beetroot to purple carrots.

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Kellogg drops plant-based Incogmeato burger

Kellogg drops plant-based Incogmeato burger

27 Apr 2023

The discontinued ready-to-cook burger was part of Kellogg’s MorningStar Farms’ Incogmeato range. It was first launched in early 2020 alongside plant-based chicken tenders and nuggets, which still continue to be sold.

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Singapore positions itself as alternative protein pioneer

Singapore positions itself as alternative protein pioneer

25 Apr 2023

Singapore is positioning itself as an innovative ecosystem for alternative proteins, with the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) approving cell-cultured chicken, protein made from carbon via precision fermentation, and several insects species in recent years....

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Kefir goes plant-based with green buckwheat superfood

Kefir goes plant-based with green buckwheat superfood

21 Apr 2023

Latvian startup has launched a range of creamy, plant-based fermented drinks targeting physical, mental, and planetary health in the increasingly crowded functional beverage category.

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Food production needs climate-conscious overhaul

Food production needs climate-conscious overhaul

18 Apr 2023

As climate change threatens global food security, urgent action is required to protect food production and secure future supply, say scientists – but is industry ready to act?

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UK meat consumption drops due to cost-of-living crisis

UK meat consumption drops due to cost-of-living crisis

13 Apr 2023

Squeezed incomes and record inflation means UK consumers are eating less meat, creating potential for affordable meat-free and vegetable-forward launches.

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Italy looks to ban cell-based meat to preserve food heritage

Italy looks to ban cell-based meat to preserve food heritage

11 Apr 2023

Italy has moved to ban the use of cell-based food, citing quality issues and the preservation of the country’s gastronomic heritage – but the government faces criticism from food industry groups.

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SAFE raises concerns over EU directive to avoid false green claims

SAFE raises concerns over EU directive to avoid false green claims

5 Apr 2023

Following the release of the European Commission’s proposal to avoid false and misleading green claims, Safe Food Advocacy Europe (SAFE) is calling for updates to prevent consumer confusion and exploitation.

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