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Most consumers ‘unlikely’ to adopt plant-based diet

Most consumers ‘unlikely’ to adopt plant-based diet

By Oliver Morrison

As a host of food manufacturers attempt to take advantage of Veganuary, which encourages people to follow a vegan lifestyle for the month of January, research from the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) has revealed over 60% of people say they are...

McCormick acquires flavor manufacturer FONA International

McCormick acquires flavor manufacturer FONA International

By Mary Ellen Shoup

McCormick & Company has purchased 100% of the shares of natural flavors supplier FONA International for $710m, a deal which will accelerate McCormick’s global flavor growth and “the strategic migration” of its portfolio towards more value-added,...

Boost for UK researchers to transform food systems

Boost for UK researchers to transform food systems

By Jim Cornall

UK research projects that seek to fundamentally transform the UK food system, by placing healthy people and a healthy natural environment at its center, received a £24m ($32.9m) boost last week.

NPD Trend Tracker: From McDonald’s Big Good to vegan ‘Baconnaise’

NPD Trend Tracker: From McDonald’s Big Good to vegan ‘Baconnaise’

By Flora Southey

In the UK, Veganuary has taken hold. While a good number of new product launches are targeting those going plant-based until the end of the month – including allplants’ new Lighter Menu and Hellman’s ‘Baconnaise’ – others have the COVID-19 pandemic...