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R&D, ingredients and their applications that continuously improve the taste and nutritional profile of food and drink

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Field of amaranth plant flowers

07-06-23 / 4 min read

Vertical Future receives research grant to develop plant-based protein source from vertically farmed amaranth

Different types of cereal grains

26-05-23 / 3 min read

FDF Action on Fibre initiative adds 7.2 billion more servings of fibre to UK diets, new data reveals

Abstract 3D render of entangled wires forming a human body

25-05-23 / 10 min read

10 key trends in nutrition and health of 2023 and beyond

20-02-20 / Food Futures

Finding the right ingredient: the trend-setters and taste-makers of food

The ingredients sector is constantly under pressure to deliver new flavours, experiences, and sensations. It’s also expected to lead the way on health and sustainability….

13-01-22 / Food Futures Low and no alcohol: The “spirit” market and functional ingredients

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people during a panel

26-05-23 / 10 min read

Affordable nutrition for everyone is the key message at Food Matters Live’s Inspiring Nutrition

Red seaweed floating in crystal clear water

03-03-23 / 11 min read

Sustainable ingredients: how algae could help feed a growing population

Collagen powder and glass of water on bright background

28-03-22 / 7 min read

What is collagen, and what is it good for?

Podcast

Little boy refusing to drink soda at restaurant

24-10-22 / The Big Issues

What would happen if we ditched the sugar tax?

The Soft Drinks Levy was introduced in the UK in 2018 with the aim of tackling childhood obesity, but its existence is under threat.

Three silhouettes on blue background. The UK is heading for Europe's highest obesity rate

29-07-22 / The Big Issues

Why the UK is heading towards having Europe’s highest obesity rate

Chef Stu Henshall leaning on kitchen table discussing recip with observer

25-05-22 / Career Conversations

The musical prodigy who became Quorn’s Executive Chef

Justus Nieschlag uses collagen peptides

06-07-22 / Inside Food science

The elite athlete getting back on track with collagen peptides

08-02-22 / Inside Food science

CBD: Is the regulatory system working?

Events

Various forms of fibre

Trends Panel | The future of fibre in consumer trends

SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) concept icon illustration

06-12-22 / 2 min read

Food Matters Live announces the launch of the Sustainable Food Forum and Sustainable Food Week

News and features

Ingredients - Louis Pasteur in his lab

26-10-21 / 7 min read

10 ingredient discoveries that have shaped the foods we eat

21-11-22 / 8 min read

Spiking energy and ingredient prices: the solutions independent bakers are adopting to stay afloat

Pouring Sugar onto Strawberry on Spoon

12-08-22 / 12 min read

The science of sugar: how the sweet stuff can impact physical and mental health

21-04-22 / 9 min read

What are the best plant-based and vegan protein sources? Our top picks

Fresh garden peas

01-06-23 / 3 min read

Pea protein project receives £1m to reduce UK reliance on soya

24-05-23 / 4 min read

Diet Nutella anyone? Ferrero and DSM-Firmenich team up with ‘clean sugar’ brand

arm and hand reaching over squeezing lime on plate of tacos, surrounded by other plant-based burgers, nuggets and wraps on plates, green and white tile background

04-05-23 / 3 min read

Alpha Foods and The EVERY Co. team up to improve and expand alternative proteins category

kebab, salad, tomatoes and sauce on blue plate being held my woman's hands in blue dress.

03-05-23 / 2 min read

Revyve secures €8M for patented technology that extracts functional ingredients from brewer’s yeast

Food innovation

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