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New fermentation methods could add nearly £10 billion to UK economy by 2050, research shows

Conrad Astley

New 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. 

Blog Cultivated

European alternative protein 2024 investment figures mark return to growth but show need for better funding options

Helene Grosshans

The latest investment figures show European privately held companies developing plant-based foods, cultivated meat, and fermentation raised nearly $509 million (€470 million) in 2024 – a 23% increase from the previous year.

Blog GFI Europe

Plant-based meat and milk are now mainstream choices for British consumers

Linus Pardoe

There’s no doubt it’s been a tough few years for the UK’s plant-based sector – in common with other parts of the food and drink industry. But after a rollercoaster of sudden growth followed by struggling sales, there are now signs of stabilisation.