Is being dairy-free enough? Alt dairy players share differing approaches to sustainability

Alternative dairy products, by their very nature, are more sustainable in one crucial aspect compared to dairy: they cut out the animal from the production process. However, there are other ways to maximise sustainability. How central should sustainability be to an alternative dairy brand?

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Casein speeds up wound healing – study

The milk proteinâs antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties were put to the test by researchers, who discovered that wounds healed quicker when wrapped in casein-soaked bandages.

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To imitate or not to imitate: Should dairy alternatives copy the taste and texture of milk?

The purpose of alternative dairy products, such as milk and cheese, is to act as a substitute for animal-based dairy. But that doesnât necessarily mean it must taste exactly like the products it is replacing.

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Observational study finds link between use of biotics and cognitive health

A new assessment of NHANES data links probiotic or prebiotic supplementation with cognitive health in the elderly male population.

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First speakers announced for Climate Smart Food: Hear from Ferrero, Danone and more

FoodNavigator presents Climate Smart Food Digital Summit: a three-day event investigating how industry can help drive a more sustainable system of food production, with human and planetary health in mind. Weâre excited to announce first speakers, which include Ferrero, Danone, Standing Ovation and moreâ

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Show us the criteria: Malaysian palm oil sector calls for ‘more transparency’ from EU on Deforestation Regulation amidst high-risk listing debate

The palm oil industry in Malaysia is calling for the European Union (EU) to provide more clarity over how it will define âhigh-riskâ countries under its recently-approved Deforestation Regulation, stressing that current scientific data has already demonstrated it should be omitted from this list.

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Inflation polarizes consumer market for meal kits, but innovation up to counter growth plateau

The meal kit space is undergoing an evolution in the wake of the pandemic, with affordability and personalization trends top-of-mind for consumers and meal kit marketers alike, according to a new report from Euromonitor International.

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