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28 January 2020
Success in China’s meat-substitute market requires deeper understanding of the Chinese diet
Zhenmeat is a Chinese plant-based start-up that aims to establish itself as the number one meat-substitute brand in China. 'Zhen' comes from the Chinese word for 'real', implying the company’s...
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16 January 2020
Organuary may be the solution to modern day health and environmental issues
A controversial campaign, Organuary has recently been launched and will be challenging Veganuary, where consumers are encouraged to avoid meat-based products for the month of January. Instead, this campaign will...
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5 November 2019
Ingredient overload is leaving consumers confused and longing for simple options
Ingredient overload is a state where consumers simply can't keep up with the sheer quantity of unfamiliar and difficult to pronounce ingredients at a time when they seek simplicity in...
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7 October 2019
African swine fever raises questions of sustainability of pork supplies in China
Slaughtering infected animals is the only effective way to curb its spread, and its arrival has had a devastating effect in China.
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26 September 2019
Insects can help in the production of sustainable meat
Insects are an ideal livestock feed alternative for fish, poultry and pigs and are a sustainable alternative to products such as soybean meal.
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12 September 2019
Drought-resistant barley gene may help future-proof cereals
The gene, identified as HvMYB1 by researchers from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, has been found to control stress tolerance and drought resistance in cereals such as barley.
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29 August 2019
KFC trial of plant-based food essential to match rivals
US fast food giant KFC is taking a necessary risk to avoid being left behind by the growing movement to trial plant-based food.
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29 August 2019
Jamie Oliver seeks B Corp certification to overcome restaurant fiasco
After numerous struggles resulting in the closure of the Jamie’s Italian restaurant, founder Jaime Oliver is trying to make his media business a Certified B Corporation.
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29 August 2019
Fat wins and meat loses in new Heart Foundation dietary guidelines
The Australian Heart Foundation has recently updated its dietary guidelines for heart-healthy eating. The new suggestions reverse some deeply-entrenched beliefs about nutrition.
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12 August 2019
US food labelling bill looks to reduce confusion and food waste
If passed, the bill represents an important step forward in improving consumer awareness about the optimal shelf life of a product.