Beyond Burger set to make UK debut after agreeing distribution deal
Beyond Meat is set to bring its Beyond Burger to UK supermarkets for the first time after agreeing a distribution deal with leading frozen food supplier The Authentic Food Co.
Archives for May 30, 2018
The claims are there but does ‘deforestation-free’ palm oil exist?
Companies' unilateral, no-deforestation commitments - and on-pack deforestation-free claims - are unsuited to the complex palm oil supply chain and, therefore, likely to fail, say researchers. "A broader suite of complementary mechanisms" is necessary.
Veg of Lund’s emulsion tech pushes the boundaries of plant-based snacking
Scandinavian start-up Veg of Lund’s science-based approach to innovation has enabled it to develop a new snack concept that taps into wide-ranging consumer demands.
Obese people enjoy food less, say researchers
Obese people get less enjoyment from food than lean people and may overeat in order to compensate for this, according to a study.
Dispatches from Analytica 2018
Thermo Fisher on method development and packaging migration
Method development for pesticides and packaging migration are two current areas of high interest, according to Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Second life possible for food manufacturing waste - researchers
Around 300,000 tonnes of food manufacturing waste is discarded in the Yorkshire and Humber region of the UK each year, according to a study.
MPs call for tougher restrictions on junk food marketing
The UK Government should introduce tougher restrictions on marketing and advertising of junk food, according to a committee behind a report into childhood obesity.
ECJ rules on ritual slaughter in EU
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has confirmed that ritual slaughter without stunning may take place only in the EU within a slaughterhouse licensed and approved by regulatory authorities.
Mung bean benefits: Protein protects against effects of high-fat diet
Consumption of mung bean protein protects against weight gain and fat accumulation caused by a high-fat diet, thanks to its positive impact on the gut microbiota.