30 November 2017
Carbon-neutral beef: can meat make it with millennials?
Australia’s red meat processors could become carbon-neutral by 2030.
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22 November 2017
Study finds veggie diet can lead to a healthier heart
Results presented on November 12 at the Annual Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association (AHA) showed that people who have a mostly plant-based diet had a 42% decreased risk...
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13 November 2017
Hydroponics: a battle for the soul of the organic food concept
With one vote, the US National Organic Standards Board may have created the perfect conditions for a civil war over the soul of the organic food concept. On 1 November,...
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1 November 2017
Would you eat meat that was grown in a tank?
Yes, say Richard Branson and Bill Gates. So too do a growing number of well-funded start-ups trying to make meat without animals, with a view to addressing concerns about animal...
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31 October 2017
Rising overpopulation is likely to hinder food standards around the world
Population continues to rise globally, especially in the UK, exacerbating concerns over food standards.
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31 October 2017
Marketing the vegan lifestyle to health-conscious newcomers
November is World Vegan Month, and to mark the occasion, the UK’s Vegan Society has unveiled two new initiatives: V Nutrition and Vegan on the Go. These initiatives highlight a...
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25 September 2017
Could a flood of bogus ‘organic’ foods sour the millennial love affair with organics?
Millennials are some of the biggest fans of organic foods and drinks. Americans in this 18-35-year-old age range have become the largest single buying group for organics, according to the...
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4 September 2017
Summer 2017: the heatwave’s positive effect on the Mediterranean harvest
Despite slowly reaching its end, summer 2017 has not given up with another heatwave hitting European countries.
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18 August 2017
Dutch egg scandal threatens European food safety credibility
As the egg contamination scandal becomes a global concern, consumer trust in European producers is dropping.
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17 August 2017
Kraft Heinz banks on the star power of Oprah Winfrey to return to growth
What do you do when you are one of the world’s largest packaged food companies and you have seen sales growth evaporate over the last two years? If you are...