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It's funny how we sometimes miss the context. EU has just decided that we can continue labbeling plant based products with the same terms as meat products. Sausages, burgers, etc. One of the arguments is that it will allow for the producers of those products to promote plant based alternatives to meat with meaty references to make it more appealing to the consumers. I do not see any wrong in that. But where it becomes blurry and less clear is when we look at the clarity of the food labelling. “By ensuring clarity in food labelling, we can promote plant-based alternatives and work towards achieving environmental targets as well as boost EU competitiveness and innovation,” said Rafael Pinto, EU policy manager at the European Vegetarian Union, in a press release reacting to the ruling. If we look at the ingredients I cant help think how many machines are used to plant, harvest, transport to process plants, running the process plant, and then re distribute . It is not as clear as it may seem, not to mention the bio availability of the ingredients. The digestive challenges and the ability to block absorption of some minerals and vitamins. Beyond Burger ground meat: Water, Yellow Pea Protein*, Avocado Oil, Natural Flavors, Brown Rice Protein, Red Lentil Protein, 2% or less of Methylcellulose, Potato Starch, Pea Starch, Potassium Lactate (to preserve freshness), Faba Bean Protein, Apple Extract, Pomegranate Concentrate, Potassium Salt, Spice, Vinegar, Vegetable Juice Color (with Beet). Ground Beef: Meat, fat It is not meat that is the problem. It is how we produce it that is.

The French government is making another attempt to ban French manufacturers from using meat-related descriptors for plant-based foods. #plantbased #plantbasedfood #plantbasedindustry #vegan #veganfood #vegetarian #vegetarianfood #veganlife #veganlifestyle #vegancheese #vegancommunity #veganproducts #cellbasedmeat #cultivatedmeat #food #foodindustry #foodindustryinsight #foodnews #foodbusiness #foodbusinessnews #foodbusinessowner #foodmanufacturing #foodanddrink #foodandbeverage #foodandbeverages #foodanddrinks #foodanddrinkindustry #foodprices #foodproducts #foodproduction #foodinflation

Food ingredient company Harvest B has announced that it will launch lamb and beef blended meat products, which it says are world firsts and have been developed to make animal meat more affordable, sustainable and nutritious. In a statement on Tuesday, the company said it will collaborate with the animal protein industry to offer a “50:50 ratio of animal- to plant-protein” in diced meat. The slow-cooked product, which will come pre-prepared for ease of use in the food service industry, has been created to address “health, inflationary, climate and geopolitical issues” currently impacting food supply and offering the same taste and texture of regular meats. #manufacturing #australianmanufacturing #plantbased #plantproteins #wheat #gluten #foodandbeverage #foodandbeverageindustry

"Organic Does Not Mean Safe" According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), organic is a way to grow food following certain rules and guidelines. When a food is certified organic, this means that specific standards were met throughout production, handling, processing and marketing. Organic refers to the steps leading up to a food being bought and consumed — not to the final product. Misconceptions about organic food: 1) Organic agriculture is free of pesticides. The prevalent understanding is that organic food is free of pesticides. This is not true, however, because a vast amount of pesticides in diets are created physiologically by the plants themselves. At high dosages, even these kinds of pesticides are harmful to human health. The major difference in organic agriculture is the types of pesticides used. 2) Organic food is safer than conventional food An organic label is no guarantee of food safety. The label doesn’t refer to the characteristics of the end product. Both conventional and organic farming systems have the potential to produce safe food. The popularity of certified organic food is growing, and it is predicted that this demand will increase significantly in the near future. For the health of the planet, its ecosystems and economies, organic is a beneficial choice, though it does not equal food safety. Food safety is a crucial part of health and it’s important that anyone preparing and handling food takes the correct measures to make sure food is safe. #foodsafety #food #foodindustry #foodie #haccp #foodscience #foodtechnology #foodtech #foodprocessing #iso #health #foodhygiene #foodquality #safety #foodtechnologist #foodsecurity #safefood #nutrition #agriculture #fssai #healthyfood #foodstagram #fssc #instagood #Organic #foodlabel

New Food Innovation, an accelerator for the food industry, has published a new report titled “Plant-based Meats – The Battle For Price Parity”. (https://lnkd.in/gRnEAnt3) It explores why price parity is so difficult, and provides developers with some practical approaches to reducing costs. It also identifies some key areas of research that are required. While soy or pea protein is generally far cheaper than meat, the ingredients added to plant protein to make meat alternatives — such as flavourings, fats, and gelling agents — can cost more than the protein itself. Plant-based meat production also has extra steps, such as hydrating TVP and making emulsions. Some of these steps require special equipment, and each one has labour and wastage costs. Furthermore, complex ingredient lists are off-putting to some consumers, who may view meat alternatives as highly processed. UK perspective. https://lnkd.in/gvTgQw-j

This post provides valuable insights into organic foods that are beneficial to know. I encourage you to read it and consider its contents. "Organic Does Not Mean Safe!"  For the health of the planet, its ecosystems, and economies, organic is a beneficial choice, though it does not equal food safety. 

🇬🇧 The UK’s Food Standards Agency plan changes to accelerate and modernize the approval process for novel foods These changes could cut months off the process by getting rid of outdated steps. The reforms have strong backing from the food industry, with major players like Mosa Meat and Meatable showing support, along with 70%+ of stakeholders agreeing with the proposals. Instead of a slow parliamentary process, a new public register will help fast-track new food products to market, speeding up market authorisations for products like cultivated meat and precision-fermented foods. The FSA plans to eliminate the need for renewals on feed additives and GMO-based foods every 10 years, lightening the agency’s caseload, especially with 300 renewals looming in the next couple of years. Linus Pardoe ✉️ Hungry for more updates on biotech advancing the future of food and ag? Devour the free subscription: betterbioeconomy.com

𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭: Redefining the Future of Food Sustainability ▶▶𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒃 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝑫𝑭 𝑩𝒓𝒐𝒄𝒉𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝑵𝒐𝒘 : https://lnkd.in/e5rF72dr The changing lifestyles and an increasing number of health-conscious consumers are increasing the popularity of plant-based meat products, positively impacting the demand for plant-based meat. The growth of the plant-based meat market is mainly attributed to the growing preference for plant-based food products, a growing vegan population, a growing focus on animal welfare, and rising demand for alternative proteins. Furthermore, innovation in food technology and product launches by plant-based food and alternative protein manufacturers are expected to create market growth opportunities. the global plant based meat market is segmented into tofu, TVP, burger patties, tempeh, hot dogs and sausages, seitan, meatballs, ground meat, nuggets, crumbles, shreds, and other plant-based meat. The large market share of this segment is attributed to its increasing adoption due to lower cost, easy availability, and high protein content, including all the essential amino acids. In addition, the rising health and wellness trend is further expected to boost the demand for this segment because tofu is renowned for its cholesterol-lowering effects. *𝐛𝐲 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞 ->Tofu, Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP), Burger Patties, Tempeh, Hot Dogs and Sausages, Seitan, Meatballs, Ground Meat, Nuggets, Crumbles, Shreds *𝐛𝐲 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞-> Soy, Wheat, Pea *𝐛𝐲 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲-> North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa *𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬:  Impossible Foods , The Hain Celestial Group, Unilever , Kellogg Company, Lightlife Foods, Inc. , Nestlé , Conagra Brands, Taifun-Tofu GmbH, Atlantic Natural Foods , VBITES® , SunFed , Quorn Foods ), Ojah B.V., The Kraft Heinz Not Company #PlantBasedMeat #SustainableFood #MeatAlternatives #PlantBasedDiet #FoodInnovation #VeganProtein #HealthyEating #AlternativeProtein #EcoFriendlyFood #FutureOfFood #food #foodbeverages #protein #Tofu #TVP #Tempeh #Seitan #Meatballs #BurgerPatties #Nuggets #Crumbles

New study: Plant-based beef versus natural beef Read more: 👇👇 https://buff.ly/43RmSr6 #foodprocessing #food #foodindustry #foodtechnology #foodtech #foodtechnologist #foodprocessingequipment #foodproduction #foodmanufacturing #foodprocessing

Exciting times in food innovation! 🌱 Impossible Foods' leghemoglobin (heme) just got the green light from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), marking a significant step forward in the journey for novel foods and plant-based alternatives in Europe. #Heme is used as an additive in Impossible's plant-based beef range, which gives the products the distinct colour and flavour associated with conventional beef. 🥩 Navigating the EFSA novel foods regulation can be quite the meaty challenge, but every approval paves the way for more innovative solutions to make it to market. At Hoxton Farms, pushing the boundaries of food technology with our cell-cultivated pork fat is what drives us. 🐷💡 Congratulations to the Impossible team for their hard work and relentless innovation. Since 2019, they've been on a dedicated journey to gain this approval, showcasing their commitment to transforming the food industry globally. There is still more to do before we can sink our teeth into an Impossible burger, but we're inching closer. 🍔 Here's to many more groundbreaking achievements in our industry! 🌍✨ Read more about Impossible Foods' milestone here: https://lnkd.in/dMG7F8pd. #FoodTech #Sustainability #InnovativeFoods #Biotech #FutureOfFood #HoxtonFarms #CultivatedMeat #FoodInnovation #EFSA #NovelFoods #StartupLife #CellCultivation Nick Halla, Peter McGuinness, Patrick Brown, Sunil Chandran, Jason Gao