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Animal-free fat adds meaty goodness to plant proteins

A food technology company that's made a breakthrough aimed at the plant-based protein market is pitching its wares at omnivores who enjoy their meat.

AAP · Oct 18, 2023

Is the ‘What about me?’ effect lurking behind your main character energy?

A viral bean soup recipe prompted one content creator to call out self-centred comments online, dubbed the ‘What About Me?’ effect. Meredith Clark writes how tapping into our ‘main character energy’ may be the root cause of a new internet phenomenon

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023

Aldi 'do not eat' warning and recall over new health risk

Aldi and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) have issued a 'do not eat' warning on Aldi's Ready Set Cook Teriyaki Beef Stir Fry due to undeclared wheat

The National (Scotland) · Oct 16, 2023

Can you actually eat too much protein?

In an age of protein shakes, powders and bars, can you overdo it?

Salon · Oct 11, 2023

Baby food in California to be tested for dangerous metals under new law

From 1 January 2024, baby food makers will be required to post results on their websites.

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023

Scottish TV personality makes case for Girl Guides 'vegan interest' badge

SCOTTISH TV personality Gail Porter has issued a plea to the Girl Guides to introduce a new “vegan interest” badge to encourage children to do…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 11, 2023

The impact of net zero emissions

"Achieving a transition to net zero that is fair will require that farmers have a say over how to go about it"

Salon · Oct 10, 2023

Lidl recall and 'do not eat' warning over food containing 'hard plastic'

Lidl is recalling its chicken dippers and has issued a 'do not eat' warning over fears it may contain hard blue plastic

The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2023

Food delivery firm let poorly trained riders on streets

A food delivery service operating in four cities has been fined for not properly training hundreds of riders, leading to a warning for other app-based firms.

AAP · Oct 7, 2023

Rolling candies recalled after child dies from choking on candy

‘The candy’s rolling ball can dislodge from the product into a child’s mouth, posing a choking hazard or death,’ United States Consumer Product Safety Commission states

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023