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

Latest news, insights and podcasts

27-01-23 / 11 min read

Controversial ingredients: can palm oil ever be truly sustainable?

chef adding final touches to a dish

10-01-23 / 4 min read

Last partner spot for Tastes of Better snapped up – guest tickets now available

different varieties of mushrooms

30-12-22 / 4 min read

5 functional food and ingredient trends and innovations for 2023

ut Microbiome and Probiotics - Association with Gastrointestinal Diseases - Leaky Gut - Dysbiosis

03-01-23 / Inside Food science

What impact can precision nutrition have on our health?

Precision nutrition seems to offer huge potential in health and wellbeing, but…

Man in lab coat holds wine glass up to light

19-12-22 / Inside Food science Is red wine good for you?

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Colorful gingerbread fantasy village

20-10-22 / 10 min read

Banned ingredients: the food additives no longer allowed in the UK and why

A female chef in a white uniform and a black apron in the restaurant kitchen. Cooking a salad. The cook rubs the parmesan cheese on a small grater.

05-09-22 / 3 min read

Food Matters Live launches Tastes of Better event series

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

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…

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

Nutrition insight panel | 2023 trends in active nutrition

brain with coggs

07-12-22

Nutrition insight panel | How to improve cognitive function through nutrition

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

pregnancy nutrition

27-10-22

Nutrition insight panel | Eating for two – what are the latest trends in pregnancy nutrition?

News and features

face composed of colours illustration

10-08-22 / 12 min read

The evolution of aroma: food and drink scents of the past, present and future

Antique italian house

14-01-22 / 7 min read

Are you buying the real thing? Fake foods and how to identify them

Eating healthy concept as green human lips biting into a group of fruit and vegetables

05-08-22 / 10 min read

The evolution of taste: flavours of the past, present and future

Antique italian house

14-01-22 / 7 min read

Are you buying the real thing? Fake foods and how to identify them

Human biology concept

03-02-23 / 2 min read

Food Matters Live unveils Nutrition Month, featuring the Inspiring Nutrition event, the Nutrition guide and website takeover

plant-based grated cheese in yellow packet on yellow background alongside plant-based cheese blocks and canteloupe melon slices

02-02-23 / 3 min read

Spanish start-up Väcka launches plant-based cheeses made from melon seed milk and olive oil

Terraced rice field landscape near Sapa in Vietnam

17-01-23 / 3 min read

Genetically modified rice could tackle food shortages caused by climate change, new research finds

Red Beetroot with herbage green leaves on wooden background

16-01-23 / 2 min read

Scientists create edible plant-based ink from food waste which could reduce cost of cultivated meat production

Food innovation

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