Industry

Report: European alternative protein patents jump by 960% in 10 years

The 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

Finland 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

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. 

Plant-based goes mainstream as European retail sales grow 

New analysis shows that sales of plant-based foods in six key European countries grew by 5.5% to €5.4 billion last year.

Before and after: 5 years of GFI Europe in 6 maps

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.

European investment figures point to an evolving alternative protein sector

Scale-up series part 3: Build a force-multiplying team

In part three of our scale-up series, we explore the best way to plan and build a rock-solid team for your startup, and set the company up for success.

Meet the researcher: Boosting alternative protein research at ICL’s new Bezos Centre for Sustainable Proteins with Rodrigo Ledesma-Amaro

A new centre based at Imperial College London aims to revolutionise the development of alternative proteins.

Scale-up series part 2: Your target market(s) may change over time, and that’s okay

In part two of our new scale-up series, we highlight the importance of finding the right market for your product at every stage of growth.

Planting the seeds of change – how Europe’s farmers can reap the benefits of plant-based foods

As the appetite for plant-based food grows across Europe, these products present new opportunities for farmers to produce the raw ingredients they need.