Affordable products driving plant-based retail sales growth
Conrad AstleyDouble-digit growth of more affordable own-brand products has driven an increase in plant-based retail sales across four European countries.
Industry
Alternative proteins return to centre stage at IFFA – the world’s largest meat industry trade fair
Carlotte LucasThe world’s largest conventional meat fair provided valuable insights into how alternative proteins are edging closer to the mainstream.
Research: Four in 10 German and UK adults plan to eat more plant-based food
Conrad AstleyNew research has found that 38% of German and UK adults intend to change their diets by eating more plant-based foods.
European alternative protein 2024 investment figures mark return to growth but show need for better funding options
Helene GrosshansThe 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.
Galicia invests up to €9.5 million in public-private partnership to advance plant-based infrastructure
Galicia takes a decisive step toward sustainable food production, positioning itself as a key player in plant-based protein manufacturing through a strategic alliance between the public and private sectors.
Taste is key to a successful future for plant-based food in Italy
World-renowned for its fantastic food, it's no surprise Italian expertise has a lot to offer in the development of delicious plant-based foods, here are some key insights from our Policy Manager for Italy Francesca Gallelli, following the recent ‘Alternative’ event in Milan.
Report: European alternative protein patents jump by 960% in 10 years
Conrad AstleyThe first analysis of its kind has revealed that patent publications by European alternative protein innovators have increased by 960% over the last decade.
Spotlight on… Finland – the north star of alternative proteins
Carlotte LucasFinland has become an alternative protein powerhouse over recent years – not that you would know that from talking to people who live there.
Plant-based meat and milk are now mainstream choices for British consumers
Linus PardoeThere’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.
Plant-based goes mainstream as European retail sales grow
Conrad AstleyNew analysis shows that sales of plant-based foods in six key European countries grew by 5.5% to €5.4 billion last year.
