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Replacing palm oil? Synthetic alternatives ‘several years’ from development

Efforts to create synthetic replacements for palm oil are likely to require ‘several years’ of development before they are commercially viable, meaning emphasis should be placed in the ‘immediate’ drive to make existing production more sustainable. Links between palm oil production and environmental concerns, including deforestation, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and biodiversity loss make a […]

Taste and texture the key to improve meat alternatives
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“Taste and texture are key”: DuPont on the need to improve meat alternatives

The ingredient giant discusses why it believes overall quality is set to become increasingly important in the plant-based protein market. The plant-based protein market is in a critical stage, where the overall quality of products needs to improve if repeat buying is to flourish, according to DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences. Flemming Østergaard, Strategic Marketing Manager […]

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Vegan cheese launched at Sainsbury’s

Milk-free cheese has hit Sainsbury’s shelves across the UK appealing to vegans and people with allergies and food intolerances by swapping in coconut-based alternatives. The supermarket is selling seven coconut-based cheese alternatives in its ‘Deliciously Freefrom’ range, including a cheddar style in both block and grates, Wensleydale-Style with cranberries, Greek-style as an alternative to feta, […]