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.
Policymakers planning to shape the future of European research through FP10 – the successor to the EU’s flagship Horizon Europe programme – have a golden opportunity to capitalise on the expertise being developed by a growing network of food innovators.
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.
Nonprofit and think tank the Good Food Institute Europe (GFI Europe) has welcomed the Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) advice that the UK government support the development of more nutritious and sustainable plant-based foods.
