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Sports NutritionSustainability and Food WasteOlympics Stir EU Debate on Need for Meat-Based Protein
August 6, 2024

Olympics Stir EU Debate on Need for Meat-Based Protein

As the world’s premier athletic event, the Olympics not only showcases the pinnacle of human physical achievement but also ignites discussions on the myriad factors contributing to such excellence. One…
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Sports Nutrition5 Hydration Tips For Football Players
December 7, 2023

5 Hydration Tips For Football Players

Fact : over 90% of regular soccer players start games with insufficient hydration levels. Avoid the pitfalls and boost your performance step by step. 1. Dehydration ruins your game Playing football when…
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Sports NutritionSeven Sports Nutrition Principles for Olympic Athletes
December 7, 2023

Seven Sports Nutrition Principles for Olympic Athletes

Sports nutrition plays a crucial role in the performance and success of athletes in the Olympics. Proper nutrition is essential for optimizing training, enhancing recovery, and maximizing athletic performance. Athletes…
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Public Health NutritionSports NutritionThe basics of dehydration
December 7, 2023

The basics of dehydration

Hydration Water is one of, if not the, most important nutrient we can consume. Water is the largest constituent in the body and makes up the majority of our major organs;…
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Healthy LivingInnovation and TrendsRethinking the Snack: Can Smarter Design Support Healthier Snacking?
September 23, 2026

Rethinking the Snack: Can Smarter Design Support Healthier Snacking?

Snacking is firmly embedded in modern eating habits. In the US, snacks account for around 20–22% of daily dietary energy, while estimates vary across other countries. With consumers increasingly looking for…
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Healthy LivingInnovation and TrendsHealthy Ageing Is Booming — But Will Older Consumers Actually Buy the Products Designed for Them?
September 23, 2026

Healthy Ageing Is Booming — But Will Older Consumers Actually Buy the Products Designed for Them?

Healthy ageing is rapidly becoming one of nutrition's biggest innovation opportunities. As populations live longer, the conversation is shifting beyond simply extending lifespan towards a more meaningful ambition: extending healthspan —…
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Healthy LivingInnovation and TrendsFrom Proteinmaxxing to Fibremaxxing: Is Fibre Becoming Nutrition’s Next Big Opportunity?
September 23, 2026

From Proteinmaxxing to Fibremaxxing: Is Fibre Becoming Nutrition’s Next Big Opportunity?

For years, protein has dominated the nutrition and food innovation landscape. What started largely in sports nutrition has expanded into the mainstream, with high-protein claims appearing across dairy, bakery, cereals,…
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Healthy LivingPublic Health NutritionUltra-Processed Foods: Is Europe Moving Towards a More Nuanced Approach?
September 23, 2026

Ultra-Processed Foods: Is Europe Moving Towards a More Nuanced Approach?

Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs) have become one of the most debated topics in nutrition science. Studies have associated diets high in foods classified as ultra-processed with a range of adverse health…
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Public Health NutritionSustainability and Food WasteEAT–Lancet 2.0 Redefines the Planetary Health Diet: From Sustainable Eating to Just Food Systems.
October 8, 2025

EAT–Lancet 2.0 Redefines the Planetary Health Diet: From Sustainable Eating to Just Food Systems.

In October 2025, the EAT–Lancet Commission released EAT–Lancet 2.0, an updated and expanded assessment of what it means to eat for both human and planetary health. Building upon the landmark 2019 EAT–Lancet report (Food in…
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Public Health NutritionSustainability and Food WasteNational Dietary Guidelines Fall Short on Plant-Based Protein and Meat Reduction, Study Finds.
October 8, 2025

National Dietary Guidelines Fall Short on Plant-Based Protein and Meat Reduction, Study Finds.

The paper from the University of Göttingen and ProVeg International calls for a fundamental rethink of how nations design their dietary guidelines — making them not only healthier, but also…
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Public Health NutritionSustainability and Food WasteSweden’s 2025 Dietary Guidelines: A Progressive Step Towards Healthier, More Sustainable Eating.
June 18, 2025

Sweden’s 2025 Dietary Guidelines: A Progressive Step Towards Healthier, More Sustainable Eating.

Following Switzerland’s bold new nutrition strategy prioritising plant-based diets, and sustainability, Sweden has now set its own updated dietary guidelines through the Swedish Food Agency (Livsmedelsverket). These guidelines emphasise healthier,…
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Public Health NutritionSustainability and Food WasteNot All Ultra-Processed Foods Are Equal: New Report Defends Nutritional Value of Plant-Based Meat.
May 26, 2025

Not All Ultra-Processed Foods Are Equal: New Report Defends Nutritional Value of Plant-Based Meat.

As ultra-processed foods (UPFs) come under increasing scrutiny, a new evidence-based report reveals that lumping plant-based meat products in with all UPFs could mislead consumers about their true health impact.…
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Innovation and TrendsPublic Health NutritionAI & Nutrition: Powerful Tool, Trusted Expert — or Both?
September 23, 2026

AI & Nutrition: Powerful Tool, Trusted Expert — or Both?

Artificial intelligence can generate a meal plan in seconds, explain a nutrient, summarise research and produce personalised-looking dietary recommendations at enormous scale. That makes AI potentially transformative for nutrition communication.…
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Innovation and TrendsPublic Health NutritionThe GLP-1 Nutrition Race Is Heating Up: Is a New Food Category Emerging?
September 23, 2026

The GLP-1 Nutrition Race Is Heating Up: Is a New Food Category Emerging?

GLP-1 medicines have already transformed the weight-management landscape. Now their influence is beginning to extend beyond pharmaceuticals and into food and nutrition innovation. As appetite and overall food intake decrease, a…
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Healthy LivingPublic Health NutritionUltra-Processed Foods: Is Europe Moving Towards a More Nuanced Approach?
September 23, 2026

Ultra-Processed Foods: Is Europe Moving Towards a More Nuanced Approach?

Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs) have become one of the most debated topics in nutrition science. Studies have associated diets high in foods classified as ultra-processed with a range of adverse health…
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Food SafetyPublic Health NutritionBritish Nutrition Foundation’s New UPF Report Challenges the Ultra-Processed Foods Narrative: Is It Time for a More Nuanced Debate?
May 28, 2026

British Nutrition Foundation’s New UPF Report Challenges the Ultra-Processed Foods Narrative: Is It Time for a More Nuanced Debate?

The conversation around ultra-processed foods (UPFs) continues to dominate headlines, policy discussions, and social media debates. Yet as the debate intensifies, so too does the need for greater scientific nuance.…
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Food SafetyPublic Health NutritionBritish Nutrition Foundation’s New UPF Report Challenges the Ultra-Processed Foods Narrative: Is It Time for a More Nuanced Debate?
May 28, 2026

British Nutrition Foundation’s New UPF Report Challenges the Ultra-Processed Foods Narrative: Is It Time for a More Nuanced Debate?

The conversation around ultra-processed foods (UPFs) continues to dominate headlines, policy discussions, and social media debates. Yet as the debate intensifies, so too does the need for greater scientific nuance.…
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Food SafetyPublic Health NutritionDenmark’s EU Presidency Sparks Clash Over Plant-Based Food Future
July 22, 2025

Denmark’s EU Presidency Sparks Clash Over Plant-Based Food Future

As Denmark assumes the rotating presidency of the EU Council, it is placing the future of food firmly on the agenda—signaling a major policy shift that could accelerate the EU’s…
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Food SafetyFDA Approves Three New Natural Food Colours in Move Away from Synthetic Dyes.
May 26, 2025

FDA Approves Three New Natural Food Colours in Move Away from Synthetic Dyes.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved three new colour additives from natural sources, “that will expand the palette of available colours from natural sources for manufacturers to…
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Food SafetyAcesulfame K Declared Safe Again: What Health Experts and Policymakers Need to Know.
May 20, 2025

Acesulfame K Declared Safe Again: What Health Experts and Policymakers Need to Know.

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has reconfirmed the safety of Acesulfame K (E 950), a low/no calorie sweetener widely used in food and beverage products, following a comprehensive, science-driven…
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Innovation and TrendsPublic Health NutritionAI & Nutrition: Powerful Tool, Trusted Expert — or Both?
September 23, 2026

AI & Nutrition: Powerful Tool, Trusted Expert — or Both?

Artificial intelligence can generate a meal plan in seconds, explain a nutrient, summarise research and produce personalised-looking dietary recommendations at enormous scale. That makes AI potentially transformative for nutrition communication.…
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Healthy LivingInnovation and TrendsRethinking the Snack: Can Smarter Design Support Healthier Snacking?
September 23, 2026

Rethinking the Snack: Can Smarter Design Support Healthier Snacking?

Snacking is firmly embedded in modern eating habits. In the US, snacks account for around 20–22% of daily dietary energy, while estimates vary across other countries. With consumers increasingly looking for…
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Healthy LivingInnovation and TrendsHealthy Ageing Is Booming — But Will Older Consumers Actually Buy the Products Designed for Them?
September 23, 2026

Healthy Ageing Is Booming — But Will Older Consumers Actually Buy the Products Designed for Them?

Healthy ageing is rapidly becoming one of nutrition's biggest innovation opportunities. As populations live longer, the conversation is shifting beyond simply extending lifespan towards a more meaningful ambition: extending healthspan —…
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Innovation and TrendsPublic Health NutritionThe GLP-1 Nutrition Race Is Heating Up: Is a New Food Category Emerging?
September 23, 2026

The GLP-1 Nutrition Race Is Heating Up: Is a New Food Category Emerging?

GLP-1 medicines have already transformed the weight-management landscape. Now their influence is beginning to extend beyond pharmaceuticals and into food and nutrition innovation. As appetite and overall food intake decrease, a…
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