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Around the Food World
- A study from Dalhousie University found that the majority of Canadians oppose eliminating best before dates on food and beverage products.
- Newfoundland and Labrador begin implementation of a sugar tax on sweetened beverages.
- It must almost be fall, because Tim Hortons has announced its 2022 lineup of pumpkin spice products, including the limited-edition Maple Collection.
Did you Know?
Kerry recently released a global study on plant-based burgers and plant-based cheese looking at the flavour and texture profiles consumers want in these meatless options. The study found that flexitarians, consumers who sometimes eat meat, are more critical of plant-based foods than vegetarians or vegans.
Some of the key findings include:
- The benchmark for plant-based burgers is beef, but better. That means consumers want the taste and texture of beef, with improved nutrition and environmental impact.
- Consumers want a mouthfeel that mimics meat, with a firm bite.
- Consumers also want “beef burger cooking cues” that signal the burger is safe and ready to eat, including a change in colour, carmelization, oil release, a sizzling sound, and a meaty aroma.
- 63% of U.S. consumers eat plant-based products because they are considered healthier, while 40% say they began eating the products because they are better for the planet.
- 76% of respondents say they expect meatless burgers to have an authentic chargrilled taste.
