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People are paying more attention to their health, respect for the environment and animal welfare, notably through a growing food trend: veganism.  Vegans do not eat any food of animal origin: their diet is based exclusively on plant products, which have a more responsible and healthy image than animal products.   It is difficult to establish…

What is eco-responsible packaging? Eco-responsible packaging is packaging that has benefited from an eco-design approach. Indeed, ecodesign is defined as “the integration of environmental characteristics into product design with a view to improving the environmental performance of the product throughout its life cycle”. Packaging is said to be eco-responsible when its impact on the environment…

There are 7.9 billion people on Earth today, and by 2050 there will be 9.7 billion [1]. The challenge of feeding a growing world population while preserving our environment is a major one. Many countries are already suffering from food and water shortages, and the amount of arable land is decreasing dramatically every year (urbanisation,…

Today, sales of organic and natural cosmetics represent 6.4% of the french market. In the future, their impact in the world of cosmetics will increase to 8.5% in 2023. And due to sales that will jump by 12% per year. It is therefore necessary to renew the product offer in order to maintain this dynamic…

The COVID-19 pandemic and the risks from climate change are having a significant and ongoing impact on food consumption behaviour in many countries. People are taking a more proactive approach to health and are turning to new way of feed so-called ‘responsible’ (consumption of goods that meet the criteria of sustainable development) [1]. However, this…

Today, algae represent a booming industry, present in about 50 countries and accounting for nearly 50% of aquaculture production. The largest market for algae products is the human food market [1]. This is due to the extent of consumption of algae as “vegetables” in Asian countries (China, Korea, Japan), but also due to their use…

What is cardiometabolic health? Cardiometabolic health is a relatively new term. This term encompasses both cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, including type II diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Traditionally, the recognized risk factors for cardiometabolic disease include age, gender, family history, dysglycemia, dyslipidemia, and smoking. However, evolution over the last decades is increasingly focused on sedentary lifestyle,…

In recent years, consumers are more concerned about the composition of cosmetic products, including that of hygiene products. They are interested in the ingredients they use to wash their body and hair and want to promote natural formulas without putting aside the effectiveness of the products. Hair products are no exception to this new consumer…

Brittany is an important region for the French seaweed industry. It is estimated today that in Brittany is realized about 90% of the French algal harvest. Among these seaweeds, we can draw many benefits for the human body, including on the slimming sphere. A Breton industry Brittany is an important region for the french seaweed…