food labelling

UPF: Does ultra-processed mean unhealthy?

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Stop using the term “ultra-processed” when talking about food. This is the view of researcher Jenny Chapman, who was recently awarded a Churchill Fellowship to investigate the adoption, acceptance and trust of plant-based meat products. Her findings, published earlier this month, build on research suggesting that ‘ultra-processing’ associations hinder the adoption of plant-based meat alternatives. … Read more

Expert speaks about research and knowledge gaps in the field of healthy and sustainable food

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Nov 24, 2023 — While there is continued consumer interest in healthy and sustainable diets, scientists point to a gap in understanding these complex topics. At the recent Free From Food show in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Nutritional insight met with Dr. Jenneke Heising, program director of Wageningen University and Research, to explore the ongoing discussions and … Read more