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
Willits-Smith, A., Aranda, R., Heller, MC & Rose, D. Addressing the ecological footprint, health and costs of self-selected diets in the US: a population-based cross-sectional study. Lancet planet. Health 4e98–e106 (2020). Article PubMed PubMed Central Google Scholar Seves, SM, Verkaik-Kloosterman, J., Biesbroek, S. & Temme, EHM Are more ecologically sustainable diets with less meat and … Read more
How healthy is your overall diet in general? Would you say it is…. (January 2024). Credit: Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability According to January’s Consumer Food Insights Report, food or nutrition-related New Year’s resolutions were more popular among consumers entering 2024 than last year. This year, 25% of consumers answered “yes” when asked … Read more