Intermittent fasting: Eating less may lead to living longer
Emerging as one of the most popular diets in 2019, intermittent fasting was the most Googled diet of the year. But its benefits go well beyond weight loss.
Archives for January 3, 2020
Viscofan to acquire Japanese firm Nitta Casings
Casings producer Viscofan has reached an agreement to acquire the casing collagen division from the Japanese Group Nitta Gelatin.
Tea for two: Rare Tea Company on why ethics and flavour go hand in hand
A shift in consumer demand – particularly from younger shoppers – towards ethically sourced products is key to making principles of economic sustainability scaleable, says the founder of Rare Tea Company, Henrietta Lovell.
Children who drink whole milk ‘less likely to be obese’ – study
New research suggests that children who drink whole milk are less likely to be overweight or obese than children who consume reduced-fat milk.
Rewilding for climate change: Should UK farmers transform livestock land into woodlands?
A well-known British scientist has suggested that half of the UK’s farmland be rewilded into woodlands and natural habitat to tackle the climate emergency. Could this be a win-win for the agricultural industry and planet alike?
Turning food waste into plastic-free packaging: International project upcycles shellfish to tackle plastic pollution
An international collaboration project, the Celtic Crustacean Collaboration, is working to develop a new plastic-free food packaging material from food waste.
Co-op champions jackfruit, seitan, and responsibly-sourced soya in new vegan range
Co-op UK is launching a range of vegan products under the new GRO label, which the retailer believes marks the largest ever rollout of own-brand vegan products by a supermarket.
Brexit proved ‘frustrating’ for New Zealand red meat producers
The ongoing Brexit process caused major frustrations for New Zealand producers and led to them turning their attention elsewhere due to the constant delays.
Real Kombucha taps into fine dining: 'We pair exceptionally well with food'
Kombucha’s complex flavour profile offers a convincing alternative to alcohol in bars and in cocktails, according to Real Kombucha. But that’s not all. The brand is taking on wine by promoting kombucha as the perfect drink to pair with food – and...
VIDEO: Farming sustainable palm oil in Krabi, Thailand
What agricultural techniques can help palm oil producers farm sustainably? FoodNavigator speaks with smallholder farmer, Wipat Siengtan, and RSPO Community Outreach & Engagement Manager, Imam A. El Marzug, to find out.