Horizon Europe’s new calls: What alternative protein researchers need to know
Stella ChildA top-up to the EU’s flagship Horizon Europe programme has opened up new research calls offering ways of pushing food innovation towards the market.
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Inside China’s biomanufacturing boom – and what it means for Europe’s protein race
Pauline GrimmerA new report has provided the clearest evidence yet that China is using its well-honed industrial muscle to scale alternative proteins – and should serve as a wake-up call for European governments.
Food needs a Plan B: why climate resilience means diversifying protein production
Pauline GrimmerClimate change and increasingly fragile supply chains are exposing the vulnerabilities of Europe’s food system. Diversifying protein production can help strengthen its resilience.
Research strategy backs fermentation scale-up but taste and price hurdles remain
The European Commission’s latest strategy for food research includes positive references to diversifying protein supply and scaling up fermentation capacity, but fails to commit to funding the alternative protein research needed to achieve these aims.
Timeline: What’s going on with the EU labelling restrictions for plant-based foods?
Alex HolstThe ‘veggie burger ban’ is back on the agenda for the third time in six years, here’s a quick rundown of the legislation’s history, and the latest updates.
Tofu and beans are having a moment. What does this mean for efforts to build a more sustainable food system?
Carlotte LucasThe growing interest in tofu and pulses is good news. But is this enough to ensure that healthier and more sustainable diets become mainstream?
Europe’s plant-based food retail market grows as prices become more competitive, but good taste remains key
Conrad AstleyData from six European countries show that the price gap between plant-based foods and their animal-based equivalents narrowed in most categories in 2025, leading to sales volume growth as products began to meet consumer expectations.
Germany’s High-Tech Agenda: innovation hub for alternative proteins could support economic growth
An international network linking Nordic researchers seeks to provide collaborative opportunities often missing in alternative protein science.
Breaking down the boundaries: Meet the researchers working on a cross-border project to build Nordic alternative protein momentum
Conrad AstleyAn international network linking Nordic researchers seeks to provide collaborative opportunities often missing in alternative protein science.
Plant-based mince and meatballs 33% cheaper than meat versions at UK’s largest retailer amid rising meat prices
Conrad AstleyThe cost of making plant-based spaghetti bolognese and meatballs is now on average 33% cheaper at the UK's biggest supermarket than making the same dishes with beef, lamb and pork mince.