Campaigners angry as EFSA identifies ‘no critical areas of concern’ over controversial herbicide glyphosate
Health campaigners have reacted with disappointment after an EFSA risk assessment of glyphosate did not identify critical areas of concern.
Archives for July 6, 2023
Can rice be made more sustainable?
Rice is one of the world’s most popular staple crops, feeding more than 3.5 billion people around the globe. It is also a significant greenhouse gas emitter, contributing 10% of the world’s methane emissions. To make rice sustainable, emissions need to...
Behind Nestlé’s dual strategy for Garden Gourmet: Meat mimicry and plant-forward foods
Nestlé’s Garden Gourmet brand sells meat imitations (think plant-based chorizo or vegan tuna) as well as more plant-forward or ‘vegetable-based’ offerings, such as broccoli patties. Marjolijn Niggebrugge, business head plant-based meal solutions Europe...
Startup Spotlight
More than meal kits: MixMasters ventures into personalised meals, bars, shakes and more
Functional food startup MixMasters is trialling a new personalised nutrition concept ‘FoodiYou’, offering fresh meals, bars, and shakes, adapted to individual needs.
Mushroom powders brand Dirtea removes adverts after ASA ruling
Dirtea Ltd, the mushroom powder supplements brand, has come under scrutiny by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) after making claims on its social media platforms that implied their products could prevent, treat, or cure human diseases.