Alternative protein from leaves? ‘Industry first’ development to reduce reliance on soy and pea

A new source of alternative plant protein from amaranth leaf is in development for the food industry, with the help of vertical farming technology.

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Global consumer survey reveals multifunctionality top of the agenda

Global consumers are highly aware of the fact all elements of health are interconnected so multifunctionality is the top health claim they are looking for in products, according to Nutianiâs Global State of Health and Wellbeing report.

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Alternative protein made from brewer’s spent yeast scales up production

A new alternative protein made from brewerâs spent yeast has scaled up and will now transition to full production. The protein, which is made by the EGGcited consortium and coordinated by NIZO, can act as a substitute for egg and dairy, and can replace E-numbers such as methylcellulose in plant-based proteins.

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Convenience in choice: Oatly aims to entice flexitarians to stick to oatmilk with new releases

The Swedish alt dairy brandâs new Whole, Semi, Light and No Sugars long-life oat drinks have been designed to offer convenience and familiarity to those consumers who find themselves going back to traditional dairy.

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Flavanols for thought: intakes may restore memory in older adults

A new large-scale RCT finds that cocoa flavanols restored hippocampal-dependent memory in older adults with sub-optimal diets; an effect sustained over the three years of follow-up.

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Fighting obesity: Current methods limited by poor long-term effectiveness, could gene therapy be the answer?

Obesity and associated metabolic disorders are a rising global health and social issue. But with current approaches limited by their poor long-term effectiveness (as well as potential side effects and surgical risks), researchers believe gene therapy could be part of the solution.

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Scotland scraps plans to ban energy drink sales to children

Scotland will not pursue a ban on sales of energy drinks to children and young people, saying there is not enough evidence the policy would be successful.

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