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Okay, but not nearly enough: EU’s loosened restrictions on CRISPR and other gene-edited crops help, but it’s still a wasteful long-haul for approvals
The first part of the EU’s Biotech Act has been published. The act, which is mainly focused on health, also ...
Most people have no clue how gene edited could tweak crops, but when the benefits are clear, they are receptive
Consumers are far more open to gene-edited foods when the benefits are personal, values-driven and clearly explained, according to recent ...
Europe has voted to ban meaty names like ‘steak’ and ‘burger’ for plant-based ‘beef’. Will the UK be next?
After the failure of several similar bans, efforts to stop meat alternatives using ‘meaty’ names are closer than ever to ...
Why gene editing of food crops remains controversial
Gene-editing techniques such as CRISPR-Cas9 have many uses in the area of food and agriculture. They can combat persistent drought ...
Food and beverage companies are overhauling their brands as RFK, Jr.’s ‘transparency campaign’ escalates
For food and beverage companies, complying with additive bans is no longer just about ticking boxes – it is a ...
Organic industry lobbies to replace organic seal on foods with GMO-free, antibiotic-free, hormone-free, and pesticide related claims
To better engage younger consumers, further maximize the impact of the organic seal and drive sales, [Matthew] Dillon urges industry ...
Putting your money where your ideals are? Claims that consumers care about food, farming and sustainability are mostly suspect
Sustainability has dominated the food and beverage conversation for the past two decades, with consumers increasingly concerned about the damaging ...
Reciprocal US-EU food war: Agricultural chemicals in the crosshairs as tariffs begin rolling out
The European Union is looking to halt imports of certain produce grown using pesticides currently banned from use here, the FT ...
Will vertical farming ever become sustainable and scalable?
Vertical farming has come under fire in the past, with opponents blasting its high energy usage and cost. So, will ...
What’s the future of plant-based deli meats?
As consumers continue their search for nutrient-dense, texturally satisfying and flavorful plant-based deli meats, brands are cleaning up their ingredient ...
Food tech trends for 2025
Over the past few years, food technology has seen an upsurge in innovation. In areas like precision fermentation and cultivated meat, ...
Nascent cell-based meat industry is a disruptive technology. Is that a threat or an opportunity for UK farmers?
A new report from the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has looked at the potential impacts of cultivated meat on farmers ...
Startup Hatchless produces poultry from infertile chicken eggs — no slaughtering needed
Frustrated by “a lot of shortcomings” in the cultivated meat industry that held back production and increased prices, Hatchless CEO ...
Yuck factor: Insect protein foods would yield enormous climate change benefits — but acceptance remains a slow slog
The emergence of insects as a form of alternative protein in many ways provides the best of both worlds. While ...
Divide emerges between supporters of organic labels vs regenerative ag claims in battle for ‘sustainably-conscious’ consumers
USDA Certified Organic has taken a defensive position in recent years against the proliferation of eco-claims, many of which are ...
When can plant-based foods be described as ‘meaty’? France cracks down on plant based meat claims
In three months’ time, France will enforce a ban on the use of ‘meaty’ terminology for plant-based products ...
Goodbye to gene-edited mustard salad: Pairwise discontinues sales of first US-approved CRISPR food — refocuses efforts on higher value products
Last fall, when Pairwise launched Conscious Greens in select markets, it was the first food in the US developed with CRISPR ...
Insect-based food is climate-friendly and packed with protein — but consumer resistance remains strong
Insect proteins have many advantages, from an environmental perspective, over cattle. According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), insect farming requires ...
Preservatives and probiotics: Do additives in meat and cheese harm gut bacteria?
Nisin, a lantibiotic, is a preservative used in the production of foods including packaged meat such as sausages and dairy ...
Arizona joins slate of states pushing cell-based meat bans
Arizona, along with Florida and Texas, is the next state to propose stringent laws like censorship and bans for cultivated ...
Disease is poised to wipe out much of Africa’s rice crop. Still-unapproved gene edited varietals may be the only hope
A new study has found that CRISPR technology can be used to edit genes in some strains of rice, developing ...
USDA: Why cell-based meat is critical to address climate change
In a historic move, USDA-NIFA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative's Sustainable Agricultural Systems (SAS) program invested in cultivated meat research ...
Animal fat texture and taste is extremely hard to replicate in plant-based meat. Here’s how next-gen alt meat companies are responding
Replicating fats in plant-based meat is an important part of getting its texture right. A range of ingredients, including a ...
As grocery store prices rise, consumers open to experimentation opt for animal meat over more expensive plant-based versions
In a survey of more than 1,200 US adults, Purdue University found that consumers largely preferred beef from cattle over ...
Aspartame panic illustrates how scare-narratives can take root
“Trust is one of the most important metrics that any business and food ingredient makers should be looking at, explained,” ...
As plant-based protein demand grows, roadblocks limit scaling up: Price, regulation, nutrition and more
In recent years consumer demand for plant-based protein has often outpaced the industry's supply chain capabilities. And as the alternative ...
Regulating lab meat: While the European Union drags its feet, Singapore and the US develop regulatory models for assessments and approvals
Both the US and Singapore have seen cultivated meat products pass through their regulatory processes, yet the two governments approach ...
Lab meat regulations: Comparing Israel to Europe — What works best?
Israel is a hotbed of cultivated meat activity, with three of the first eight cultivated meat companies in the world ...
