The launch of the world’s first master’s programme dedicated to alternative proteins marks another significant step in the development of protein diversification as an academic field.
Why more nuance is needed to help drive meaningful change towards a healthier, more sustainable food system.
The UK government’s new outline for the upcoming food strategy has highlighted that alternative proteins can deliver economic growth.
The EU’s Strategy for European Life Sciences has outlined funding opportunities worth €350 million and plans to scale up fermentation technologies that could unlock the potential of Europe’s food innovators.
Double-digit growth of more affordable own-brand products has driven an increase in plant-based retail sales across four European countries.
The latest Horizon Europe deadlines are fast approaching, with plenty to offer the region’s food innovators. Dr Stella Child dives into the calls to unpack the opportunities for alternative protein researchers.
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.
