The world’s largest conventional meat fair provided valuable insights into how alternative proteins are edging closer to the mainstream.
New research has found that 38% of German and UK adults intend to change their diets by eating more plant-based foods.
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.
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.
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.
The first analysis of its kind has revealed that patent publications by European alternative protein innovators have increased by 960% over the last decade.
Finland has become an alternative protein powerhouse over recent years – not that you would know that from talking to people who live there.
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.
New analysis shows that sales of plant-based foods in six key European countries grew by 5.5% to €5.4 billion last year.
On 22 August 2019, GFI Europe was founded. To celebrate GFI Europe’s fifth ‘birthday’, we’re taking a look at the ‘before and after’ of alternative proteins in Europe, from the perspectives of science, policy, industry and our team.
