A study published in the journal Nature Food has analysed the potential impact of the largely plant-based planetary health diet on European food security.
There are increasing concerns about food resilience in Europe and worldwide, following supply chain issues caused by extreme weather, COVID-19, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. This has led to a significant spike in the price of food and fertilisers.
The study argues that this problem is exacerbated by the consumption of animal products in Europe, which is significantly higher than is recommended for environmental and health reasons. Large quantities of imported grain are used to feed farmed
09 Dec 2022 — This week in industry news, Layn Natural Ingredients opened its new European Facility in a move to boost its research, innovation and sustainability efforts. Sustainability issues within global cocoa supply chains were flagged by the 2022 Cocoa Barometer, which says that initiatives will fall short until companies begin paying more for sustainable cocoa. Meanwhile, the Fast Company recognized Upcycled Foods among pioneers in the upcycled food movement.
In brief: Business moves
Layn Natural Ingredients has opened its new European office within the Savona Sustainability Campus of the University of Genova in Italy. The
A plant-based diet has become more and more popular over the last decade. The reason is not only because of the numerous health benefits it can provide. This diet is also beneficial for animals and the environment. As such, it is not surprising that plant-based food trends are popular today and that they will continue to be in the coming years. So, here are the top five plant-based food trends that will be trending in 2023.
1. Clean Label
As you know, more and more consumers are checking product labels. One reason is that they want to know the ingredients
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While a majority of consumers do not follow a strictly plant-based diet, many Americans are increasingly interested in meatless or plant-based dishes when dining out. According to Technomic’s 2021 Center of the Plate: Seafood & Vegetarian Consumer Trend Report, 78% of consumers allow all meat, fish and dairy in their diets, but that’s down from 82% in 2016. While plant-based diets are still the minority, restaurants are wisely upping the number of meatless options on menus, both for diners who never eat meat as well as those who are simply curious to try a dish that
On the food side of TikTok, there are some seriously delicious and creative trends that you won’t want to miss out on. TikTok’s food hacks are constantly evolving, and while some trends are questionable, there’s a reason why so many of these recipes have gained popularity on the app.
Here are 5 foods trending on TikTok in 2022 that are worth trying!
1. Hailey Bieber’s Strawberry Smoothie
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Hailey Bieber’s strawberry smoothie has been trending all over social media. However, if you don’t live in Los Angeles