Whether going fully vegan or embracing a more ‘flexitarian’ lifestyle, consumers are switching to plantbased food options in ever-increasing numbers. With 9 billion people to feed in the world in 2050, there are many reasons why: from perceived benefits for people’s own health and wellbeing, to concerns …

Trends in eiwittransitie kunnen regionaal verschillen. In groeiende economieën verschuiven diëten wereldwijd van plantaardige naar dierlijke eiwitten. In veel economisch ontwikkelde regio's gebeurt echter het tegenovergestelde vanwege de zorg voor milieu en gezondheid. Wij onderzochten de relatie tussen …

Due to the environmental and nutritional benefits of insects, their consumption would be one of the solutions to feed the growing human population. Despite the increasing interest in the use of insects as food and feed, consumer acceptance is the major obstacle to successful implementation in Western …

Rationale: The dietary protein counselling of the VITAMIN trial showed to be effective in increasing the protein intake in community-dwelling older adults up to 1.41 g/kg/day after 6-months intervention and sustaining this intake up to 1.24 g/kg/day at 12-months. In this sub-analysis we determine how …

Purpose: For prevention of sarcopenia and functional decline in community dwelling older adults, a higher daily protein intake is needed in addition to increased exercise. A new e-health strategy for dietary counseling was usedwith the aim to increase total daily protein intake to optimal levels (minimal …

The German market for equine eye care products is small, but there is a high need and a willingness to pay for specific care products among equestrians. This analysis of the general trends, distribution channels, product types, packaging, active substances, claims and prices provides a guide for future …

If the world wants to reverse climate change, a dietary change is inevitable (Ranganathan et al., 2016; Willett et al., 2019). The UN puts a lot of trust in the role of pulses in addressing the environmental and social issues of these times. Currently, consumption patterns around the world include too …

The impacts of the current food system and the consequences for future generations lead to the need of taking action in form of a dietary shift towards more plant-based diets. It is believed that this transition will not only benefit people’s wellbeing, but also prevents an exhausting exploitation of …

Organic farming is increasingly promoted as a means to reduce the environmental impact of artificial fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and antibiotics in conventional dairy systems. These factors potentially affect the microbial communities of the production stages (soil, silage, dung, and milk) of …

Veganism and vegetarianism is a globally growing practice that is becoming of high social relevance. However, Egypt is an overlooked country when it comes to the widely discussed topic of veganism/vegetarianism. There is a lack of statistical analysis as well as plant based food market presence. The …