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New funding supports more sustainable animal feed
The European Union’s Horizon Europe has awarded nearly €5.5M funding to the PROFEED project, which researches sustainable plant proteins for animal feed.
Researchers awarded £1.7m to investigate how digestion of plant foods influence cardiovascular health
The four-year project will be led by King’s College London, working with researchers at the University of Leeds and Ulster University.
Building an AI platform to help food security
Researchers at Leeds are developing a new tool to reduce food waste and improve global food security, in partnership with a team at the CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, using AI.
Why plant-based proteins leave a ‘dry’ taste
Scientists uncover why plant-based proteins leave a ‘dry’ taste - unlocking solutions for better-tasting sustainable foods.
Gamification helps build young people’s confidence in making healthy choices
A recent study showed that year 10 students enjoyed learning about nutrition through gaming, opening an avenue for improving gamified education.