Meat

Will the UPF lawsuit be successful?

Will the UPF lawsuit be successful?

By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

The ultra-processed foods lawsuit could completely shake-up the food and beverage industry, if successful. But will it be?

Could a plant-based diet improve heart health?

Could a plant-based diet improve heart health?

By Donna Eastlake

Plant-based diets have been linked to a whole range of health benefits, from improving gut health to slowing cancer progression. Now research suggests it could also improve heart health.

Is meat regaining popularity?

Is meat regaining popularity?

By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

As scores of start-ups compete to develop the perfect meat alternative, are consumers turning back to animal meat?

UPF lawsuit threat: how likely is one in the EU?

UPF lawsuit threat: how likely is one in the EU?

By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

A lawsuit in the US has targeted several large food manufacturers, alleging the products they make are designed to be addictive. Could such a lawsuit occur in Europe?

What’s next for the plant-based trend?

What’s next for the plant-based trend?

By Donna Eastlake

2024 has thrown some big challenges at the plant-based industry, leading to suggestions it’s in decline. But the sector has weathered the storms and is emerging stronger. So, what’s next for this enduring trend?

Is government HFSS obsession unhealthy?

Is government HFSS obsession unhealthy?

By Donna Eastlake

HFSS cuts have been high on government healthcare agendas for years now. But is the rush to reformulate doing more harm than good?

Could keto diet improve autoimmune disease symptoms?

Could keto diet improve autoimmune disease symptoms?

By Donna Eastlake

The controversial keto diet is lauded by supporters and condemned by critics. So will research linking it to autoimmune benefits tip the scale in its favour? And what F&B NPD opportunities could that create?

Insect protein buzz waning as patents slow

Insect protein buzz waning as patents slow

By Nicholas Robinson

Insect protein’s predicted take off has been less than a flutter as market innovation stagnates, with worldwide patents sliding year-on-year again.

5 must know plant-based meat trends

Protein Vision 2024

5 must know plant-based meat trends

By Nicholas Robinson

Meat alternatives are back in growth, with recent Europe-wide data showing the category has rinsed away its droop and is ticking up. But what at are the factors behind this early-stage turnaround?

Top tips to successfully market your brand

Top tips to successfully market your brand

By Donna Eastlake

Marketing can be complex, time consuming and costly. We run down the top tips and tricks to successfully market a food and drink brand on a tight budget.

Is Trump stoking an EU/US trade war?

Opinion

Is Trump stoking an EU/US trade war?

By Nicholas Robinson

Will Trump’s rebooted presidency bring about a transatlantic trade war or is it all hot air? Fake news or not, the returning president has made worrying noises – from crippling tariffs to climate ignorance – that are sending markets in a spin.

UPF debate not black and white

UPF debate not black and white

By Donna Eastlake

There's a lot more to the UPF debate than just 'good' foods and 'bad' foods. We dive into the great UPF debate to discover more.

Could governments introduce rationing?

Could governments introduce rationing?

By Donna Eastlake

Rationing could be a reality as populations grow and climate change bites. But would consumers support it and what would it mean for food manufacturers?

EUDR delay: The winners and losers

EUDR delay: The winners and losers

By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

The proposed EUDR delay could be a relief for many if approved, but its mooting has also been controversial. Who are the winners and losers of the delay?