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Industry first: Mosa Meat becomes first cultivated meat startup to gain B Corp certification
11 Sep 2023
A first for the industry, Dutch cultivated meat company Mosa Meat announced that it has received B Corp certification and will soon apply for regulatory approval across the globe.
Read moreThe UK could become world’s next sustainable protein powerhouse, new research suggests
5 Sep 2023
The UK is well-placed to become a world leader in sustainable protein production, yet regulators must act quickly and invest considerably to risk losing out, the findings of a new Good Food Institute (GFI) report suggest.
Read moreGerman supermarket trials climate-centric pricing model
29 Aug 2023
German discount supermarket Penny has trialled increasing product prices to mirror their health and environmental costs.
Read moreBreakthrough buckwheat brands promote brain health claims
25 Aug 2023
As buckwheat emerges as a superfood ingredient on the plant-based scene, attention is turning to its brain health claims and the research behind buckwheat’s ability to enhance cognitive function.
Read moreUnilever reduces plastic in Pot Noodle packaging
21 Aug 2023
Unilever is trialling new packaging for its Pot Noodle brand in the UK that is 90% paper and will reduce the use of virgin plastic, it says.
Read moreCoffee innovation centres on value, flavour, and sustainability
18 Aug 2023
Innovation in the coffee category is exploding, with brands experimenting with flavour profiles in ready-to-drink (RTD) products, novel packaging formats, and unique brewing processes.
Read moreEUFIC backs plant-based but warns consumers to check nutrition content
17 Aug 2023
The European Food Information Council (EUFIC) has shared tips to follow a healthy and sustainable diet, and has highlighted plant-based products – but consumers should be wary of potentially high levels of salt and saturated fats, it says.
Read moreEPR fee delay spurs concerns over UK’s sustainability commitment
8 Aug 2023
The UK government’s decision to push back the introduction of fees for the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) due to inflation has raised doubts about whether this sustainability commitment will ever be realised.
Read moreCoca-Cola trials delivery of refillable glass bottles in London
1 Aug 2023
In an effort to make good on commitments to cut back its plastic pollution, Coca-Cola is testing out a new system of delivering, collecting and reusing glass bottles of Coke Zero directly with customers.
Read morePaper-based packaging gaining popularity as solution to waste reduction
27 Jul 2023
With efforts being made to offer alternatives to plastic-based packaging, the food industry has renewed efforts to introduce paper- and even plant-based options to complement the sustainably produced food products they serve to protect.
Read moreLatino-owned food startups tackle climate change
25 Jul 2023
A growing list of Latino-founded food and beverage startups in the US are putting sustainability at the forefront of their businesses for the sake of the planet.
Read moreNew Nordic nutrition guidelines emphasise plant-based eating
11 Jul 2023
Nordic scientists and experts are now recommending that people should consume less meat and more plants for both their health and the health of the planet.
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