Crunch time: Why don’t we eat more fruit and veg?
The majority of us fail to eat the recommended levels of fruit and veg in our daily diets. What are the barriers and how can they be overcome?
Archives for July 21, 2021
Study reveals ‘unexpectedly high’ number of concerning substances in plastic products
Research published in the scientific journal Environmental Science & Technology claims to provide an enlightening but worrying insight into the world of chemicals that are intentionally added to plastics.
Underutilised crops and emerging technologies set to shape next generation of plant-based products
The current crop of start-ups under the wing of EIT Food -- Europe's largest food innovation initiative -- illustrate the challenges the plant-based sector is looking to overcome.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
From plant-based meat to plant-based….plants: What’s next after meat mimicry?
Will we forever be transforming plants into meat substitutes, or could we one day celebrate plants for being, well, plants?
The scoop on plant-based ice cream: ‘Countless exciting and significant growth prospects’
Plant-based ice cream is a growing category gaining ground as a permissible treat. What is getting consumers excited about the fixture?
GUEST ARTICLE
Industry insights from NIZO: Using fermentation to build flavour, health benefits, and shelf-life into dairy and plant-based foods
How can fermentation - including selecting cultures, blending strains, and controlling processes - improve foods and beverages in dairy and plant-based categories? René Floris, NIZO Food Research Division Manager and member of the FoodNavigator expert...