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Most people worldwide consume too much salt — on average 9-12 grams per day, or around twice the maximum recommended intake. (1,2) This has a significant impact on health: in fact, it’s estimated that approximately 2.5 million deaths could be prevented each year if global salt consumption was reduced to the recommended level. (1) High … Continued
Research shows that simple changes to the language and layout of your menu can massively increase the likelihood of customers choosing plant-based dishes over those with meat. Not only is this interesting from a consumer psychology angle, but it has real ramifications in a world where meat-free meals are increasingly relevant. Numerous studies conducted by the research … Continued
The London Coffee Festival takes place this weekend, a mecca for those searching for the perfect cup of caffeine. Whether you like a classic Americano, a powerful espresso-to-go or something frothy and loaded with syrups, the UK now drinks approximately 98 million cups of coffee a day. Café culture has exploded in the past decade, … Continued
Now is the time for every business to measure and reduce its environmental impact. Supply chains are a critical component of this, as scope 3 emissions represent a significant chunk of industry’s overall carbon footprint. Within the hospitality and food sector (HaFS) in particular, the importance of this area cannot be overstated; WRAP estimates that scope 3 … Continued
Globally, as many as 811 million people were impacted by hunger in 2020 and nearly one in three (2.37 billion people) did not have access to adequate food. While global hunger continues to rise, it is estimated that one-third of food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted. This amounts to about 1.3 billion tonnes of food annually. Food waste … Continued
The global syndemic, a term encompassing both the challenges of malnutrition, including underweight, overweight & obesity and micronutrient deficiency, along with the degradation of environmental and natural resources, has become one of the most critical issues of our time. With food production accounting for the use of 48% and 70% of land and fresh water … Continued
With around 2 million apps at the disposal of the Apple or Android user of 2020, the task of choosing those worthy of populating your home screen has never been more difficult. The recent dramatic shift towards technological living is intimidating. Technology now infiltrates almost every aspect of human living. The medical field has proven … Continued
According to The Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA), food allergy occurs in around 10% of infants, 4-8% of children and 2% of adults in Australia and New Zealand. The most common food allergens are cow’s milk (dairy), egg, peanut, tree nuts, sesame, soy, fish, shellfish and wheat, but it’s possible for almost any … Continued
If you’ve been doing research into making your food business sustainable, you may have come across the term ‘life-cycle assessment’, ‘life-cycle analysis’, or LCA. In this article, we break down what this term means, how it relates to carbon emissions and what it could mean for your organisation. What is a Life-Cycle Assessment? Life-cycle assessment … Continued
A record-breaking 700,000 people across the world officially signed up to Veganuary in 2023, with at least 1,600 new vegan products and menu options launched globally. However, unit sales in supermarkets for chilled meat alternatives declined by 16.8% during January 2023, with sales of frozen meat alternatives also falling by 13.5% compared to 2022 figures(1). … Continued