UK Launches Hub for Alternative Proteins
The UK government is set to invest £15 million (approximately €17.8 million) into a newly established alternative protein hub, aimed at investigating plant-based, fermentation-derived, and...
Tag : Policy
Sustainable Soy Sourcing: Ensuring EUDR Compliance and Environmental Responsibility
Soy is a versatile commodity with a wide range of uses, holding different meanings for various stakeholders in the food and beverage industry. It is...
Cost remains a significant obstacle for widespread adoption of plant-based diets.
The plant-based industry has undergone significant fluctuations in the past decade, from a peak in the late 2010s to rumors of decline less than ten...
Ultra-processed food linked to higher risk of mortality: World Health Organization
In Europe, a staggering 2.7m deaths occur annually due to four major commercial products: ultra-processed food (UPF), alcohol, tobacco, and fossil fuel. The World Health...
France implements new labeling laws for Shrinkflation
The food and drink industry is witnessing a rise in ‘shrinkflation’, a practice where products are reduced in size without a corresponding reduction in price....
Investigation Launched into Mondelēz International
In 2021, the EU raised concerns about US company Mondelēz International allegedly blocking cross-border trade, opening an anti-trust investigation. The investigation is into whether the...
Arguing Against the Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods
The ultra-processed food category, as defined by the Nova classification, has been the subject of recent scrutiny. Critics argue that ‘ultra-processed’ may not always lead...
Countries awarded by WHO for eliminating trans fats
The World Health Organization (WHO) is partnering with the not-for-profit organisation Resolve to Save Lives to develop and implement the REPLACE action package, which is...
Austria, France, and Italy to express concerns about cultivated meat with EU
Austrian, French, and Italian delegations are set to oppose cultivated meat production at the upcoming meeting of EU agriculture ministers next week, citing concerns about...
High levels of HFSS cause increased worries regarding excessive salt intake in the UK: LoSalt
Salt consumption is still a prevalent issue in the UK, with average consumption levels above the recommended 6g per day set by the National Health...