UK Considering Ending Livestock Exports for Slaughter
The Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill will ban the export of cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and horses from the UK for fattening and slaughter. The...
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Beyond Meat faces ongoing challenges in the US, ramps up efforts to expand in the EU
Beyond Meat, a US-based plant-based meat pioneer, is facing financial struggles in the food and beverage industry. In August, the company announced a significant decrease...
Can ‘cigarette-style’ labels effectively reduce meat consumption?
The study, published in the journal Appetite​, evaluated the impact of warning labels, including images calculated for maximum emotional impact, on whether or not respondents...
Cutting Food Waste in Half Could Reduce CO2 Emissions by 8% in Europe
A reduction in food waste holds significant potential for Europe, with fresh research pointing towards significant environmental benefits. According to researchers from Aalborg University and...
Danone reduces Alpro prices in Belgium to drive growth in plant-based milk sales
Danone has announced a price cut for its Alpro plant-based milk products in Belgium, in a bid to boost sales in the growing dairy alternatives...
DSM-Firmenich Innovates Single-Cell Proteins for Food and Feed Production
Single-cell proteins (SCPs), also known as microbial proteins, are derived from unicellular microorganisms like algae, yeasts, fungi, or bacteria. These proteins have gained attention from...
Increase protein content in dairy-free cheese with Chickpea-based protein isolate
The chickpea protein isolate, offered by ChickP, boasts an impressive 90% pure chickpea protein content, making it a valuable addition to plant-based cheese products. Utilizing...
KÄÄPÄ Biotech in €3.5m Expansion to Meet Surging Demand for Mushrooms
The Finnish biotech firm, which has been in operation for five years, recently secured €2.5 million in funding from two ethically-aligned investors – Applied Food...
Preventing Heat Waste: How Start-Up Technology is Helping Food Businesses Save Money
With the rising costs of food, businesses in the food and beverage industry are facing financial challenges. One major expense contributing to this struggle is...
Sainsbury’s Introduces Crownless Pineapples to Minimize Food Waste
In a stride to minimize waste and differentiate itself from other major supermarket chains, Sainsbury’s, the UK retailer, has announced the introduction of crownless pineapples...