• Has the vegan bubble burst? Sales stagnate in UK as brands withdraw plant-based products

    Has the vegan bubble burst? Sales stagnate in UK as brands withdraw plant-based products
    Oatly, Nestlé and Innocent Drinks are among those pulling products from shelves as figures show even Veganuary backfiredWhen the dairy-free brand Oatly launched a range of vegan ice-creams, including chocolate fudge and hazelnut swirl, in October 2019, it hoped to entice consumers with flavours described as “unashamedly indulgent”.The range – described by fans as “silky” and “creamy” – was part of what food experts described as a “gold
  • Fertility test kits: affordable and easy but there are downsides

    Fertility test kits: affordable and easy but there are downsides
    As more people choose at-home options, doctors say they should be used with expert guidanceGrowing numbers of people are buying at-home fertility tests despite concern from some leading doctors that these products may cause already anxious would-be parents to worry unnecessarily about their ability to have children.They also say there is an urgent need for better regulation in this area. Continue reading...

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