IPCC report highlights role of sustainable proteins in adapting to climate change
Conrad AstleyWorld’s top climate scientists acknowledge the role plant-based and cultivated meat could play in future-proofing our food system.
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Beyond Veganuary – what are this year’s sustainable protein trends?
Carlotte LucasAs the range of delicious plant-based options available across Europe expands, we look at what this year's Veganuary launches tell us about what to expect from sustainable proteins in 2022.
Meet the researcher: algae, sea bass and 3D printing with Diana Marques
Conrad AstleyDon’t be afraid to reach out – that’s the advice from a researcher working on a project to develop new techniques to produce cultivated fish fillets.
Our favourite moments from a breakthrough year
Emily Johnson2021 was a breakthrough year for plant-based foods, cultivated meat and fermentation.
Scientists use algae to cultivate boneless sea bass fillet
Conrad AstleyA team of scientists plans to use algae to develop new techniques for cultivating boneless fish fillets from sea bass cells.
Food was absent from the COP26 agenda. It must be central to COP27
Alice RavenscroftThere is one sector that was completely absent from high level discussions, despite causing 21% of global emissions: animal agriculture.
UK government invests in cultivated meat commercialisation
Conrad AstleyThe UK government has invested £1 million to develop and commercialise stem cell lines, helping companies produce cultivated meat.
COP26 agricultural investment must change how meat is made
Sophie ArmourGFI Europe calls on governments to direct at least 10% of the agricultural innovation funding announced at COP26 today towards changing meat production.
COP26 forest fund ‘must help move away from animal agriculture’
Conrad AstleyThe Good Food Institute has welcomed a deforestation pledge – but is calling for some of the promised forest protection fund to be invested in sustainable food.
COP26: Why world leaders need to be talking about sustainable proteins
Alice RavenscroftGFI will be on the ground in Glasgow, encouraging national governments to include sustainable proteins – making meat from plants and cultivating it from cells – into their national plans.
