Interest in nutrition for cognitive health is booming, with data revealing a 400% increase in the amount of research in this space, translating to a whopping 900% rise in patent filings.
Plant-based is one of the most important trends in the food industry today. Meat- and dairy-free products are helping provide food alternatives to an ever-growing flexitarian market. But some questions still remain. For one, since many plant-based foods are heavily processed, can they bring the same nutritional benefits as traditional meat and dairy or do they inevitably have the same pitfalls as ‘ultra-processed’ foods? Secondly, and most importantly, how will plant-based foods help us to make a transition to a sustainable food system?
Plant-based is one of the most important trends in the food industry today. Meat- and dairy-free products are helping provide food alternatives to an ever-growing flexitarian market. But some questions still remain. For one, since many plant-based foods are heavily processed, can they bring the same nutritional benefits as traditional meat and dairy or do they inevitably have the same pitfalls as ‘ultra-processed’ foods? Secondly, and most importantly, how will plant-based foods help us to make a transition to a sustainable food system?
By focusing on growth, resilience, and sustainability, dairy processors have an opportunity to leverage momentum and engage consumers with a unified story.
We’re setting the stage, we’re checking our mics, we’re preparing to welcome you to central London this week for Positive Nutrition Summit: Healthy Innovation for the Mass Market.