Germany’s High-Tech Agenda: innovation hub for alternative proteins could support economic growth
An international network linking Nordic researchers seeks to provide collaborative opportunities often missing in alternative protein science.
Fermentation
Breaking down the boundaries: Meet the researchers working on a cross-border project to build Nordic alternative protein momentum
Conrad AstleyAn international network linking Nordic researchers seeks to provide collaborative opportunities often missing in alternative protein science.
The history of precision fermentation: How the future of food has been on your plate for decades
Stella ChildPrecision fermentation promises to deliver next-generation developments – offering fats and proteins that can bring the taste and texture of meat and dairy to plant-based foods.
EU Biotech Act a ‘missed opportunity’ for food innovation
Nonprofit think tank the Good Food Institute Europe (GFI Europe) has welcomed plans in today’s Biotech Act to expand the advice regulators provide to innovators bringing new foods to market. But it has described plans to exclude Novel Foods from regulatory sandboxes as a 'missed opportunity'.
Meet the 2026 GFI research grantees shaping the future of alternative proteins in Europe
Stella ChildDiscover the latest research projects selected for the GFI Research Grant Program, driving alternative protein innovation in Europe.
Meet the researcher: Using precision fermentation to unlock next-generation foods with Maija Greis
Conrad AstleyA background in food science convinced Dr Maija Greis that precision fermentation was crucial to finding the missing ingredient in developing animal-free foods with the authentic taste and texture of conventional meat and dairy.
The base is strong, now it’s time to grow: how 2025 set the stage for the next phase of Europe’s protein transition
Emily JohnsonIn the world at large and for alternative proteins, 2025 has been a year of turbulence. Beneath the surface, however, the European alternative protein ecosystem has continued to mature.
EU Bioeconomy Strategy proposals will help fermentation innovators bring products to market
Conrad AstleyThe EU’s new Bioeconomy Strategy has outlined plans that will support fermentation innovators in scaling up production and bringing food products to market.
Alternative proteins in Spain: progress, challenges, and opportunities in a growing sector
Carlos Campillos MartínezOur recent report takes an in-depth look at the achievements to date and the challenges ahead for Spain to consolidate its position as the leading hub in southern Europe in the alternative protein sector.
New fermentation methods could add nearly £10 billion to UK economy by 2050, research shows
Conrad AstleyNew research has estimated that, given the right support, innovative ways of producing everyday foods using fermentation could add £9.8 billion (€11.2 billion) to the UK economy.