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European consumers want more freedom to choose biotech-based food

European consumers want more freedom to choose biotech-based food

3 Sep 2024

Survey findings point to growing levels of interest in cultivated meat as European consumers say they want the freedom to choose the lab-based products.

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How alternative proteins could transform US agriculture and restore natural ecosystems

How alternative proteins could transform US agriculture and restore natural ecosystems

30 Aug 2024

As the US seeks new strategies to meet its environmental targets, a recent report from the Good Food Institute (GFI) and Highland Economics highlights the potential of alternative proteins to drive significant progress.

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How insecure are our global food systems?

How insecure are our global food systems?

29 Aug 2024

Countries across the globe are struggling to secure safe and accessible food, according to recent reports.

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Austria’s new dietary guidelines recommend less animal protein and more plants

Austria’s new dietary guidelines recommend less animal protein and more plants

23 Aug 2024

Austria's dietary guidelines have been updated to reflect health and climate parameters. Both an omnivorous food pyramid and a vegetarian version are included, marking the first time a separate pyramid for vegetarians is provided.

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Will ‘foie gras’ become the EU’s first approved cultivated meat?

Will ‘foie gras’ become the EU’s first approved cultivated meat?

20 Aug 2024

French startup Gourmey has submitted its cultivated foie gras for approval in the European Union (EU), signalling the first application of its kind in the region.

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Voyage Foods launches beanless coffee

Voyage Foods launches beanless coffee

8 Aug 2024

US company Voyage Foods has launched a range of “bean-free brews”, an alternative to coffee made from roasted rice hulls, chickpeas, and caffeine derived from green tea.

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The coffee supply chain is failing farmers, says Solidaridad

The coffee supply chain is failing farmers, says Solidaridad

30 Jul 2024

The coffee industry’s economic model means its profits do not reach farmers, despite there being enough value to be shared all along the supply chain, according to a new report by Solidaridad Network and IDH.

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Cultivated meat authorised in the UK

Cultivated meat authorised in the UK

22 Jul 2024

British brand Meatly has achieved regulatory approval to use cultivated meat in its pet food products, a first for Europe.

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Quorn to launch blended meat-mycoprotein products

Quorn to launch blended meat-mycoprotein products

18 Jul 2024

One of the original meat-free brands, Quorn, is to start making blended meat-mycoprotein products via its B2B division. By doing so it could reach more flexitarian consumers – but does it risk alienating its core vegan/vegetarian base?

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Mondelēz International invests $5 million in Pakistan

Mondelēz International invests $5 million in Pakistan

16 Jul 2024

The leader in food, snacking, and confectionery is putting $5 million into its Pakistan subsidiary, an emerging market in Asia, to grow its localisation and exports.

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How will Denmark’s 2030 carbon tax impact farming?

How will Denmark’s 2030 carbon tax impact farming?

12 Jul 2024

Denmark has announced plans to implement Europe’s first carbon tax on agriculture from 2030, targetting the farming sector’s CO2 emissions. How will it be implemented and how have farmers reacted?

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Tesco launches laser-etched avocados to reduce plastic packaging

Tesco launches laser-etched avocados to reduce plastic packaging

3 Jul 2024

UK supermarket chain Tesco is trialing a new laser-etched avocado range as part of its measures to cut down on plastic packaging and enhance its environmental profile.

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