McDonald’s UK launch of McPlant will ‘introduce more people than ever to sustainable food choices’
Sophie ArmourThe Good Food Institute Europe responds to McDonald's UK launch of a plant-based burger.
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Social Market Foundation report calls for UK government investment in sustainable proteins
Sophie ArmourThe Good Food Institute Europe responds to a new report calling on the UK Government to invest in sustainable proteins to meet its climate targets.
National Food Strategy calls for £125 million investment in sustainable proteins
Sophie ArmourThe National Food Strategy has called on the UK government to invest £125 million in sustainable protein startups and a new commercial “cluster” for the sector.
Horizon Europe announces €32 million for sustainable proteins
Sophie ArmourHorizon Europe has announced €32 million in funding, in its biggest-ever package of support covering plant-based, cultivated meat and fermentation.
EU drops plans for unprecedented restrictions on plant-based dairy
Sophie ArmourEU leaders have dropped Amendment 171 plans to impose new restrictions on plant-based dairy products, which could have banned them from displaying allergen information, being sold in cartons and using images of their own products.
Record €2.6 billion invested in sustainable proteins in 2020 – 3x the amount invested in 2019
Sophie ArmourNew data released today by the Good Food Institute reveals that globally, 2020 was a record period of investment in companies creating sustainable alternatives to conventional animal-based foods.
Unprecedented restrictions on plant-based dairy threaten EU sustainability plans, environmentalists warn
Sophie ArmourA coalition of 21 environmental, consumer and animal welfare groups has called on the European Commission and EU member states to reject Amendment 171 – an “unprecedented” ban on plant-based dairy products displaying allergen information, being sold in cartons and using images of their own products.
Veggie burger ban would undermine sustainability plans, environmentalists warn
Sophie ArmourA coalition of 13 international environmental, animal welfare and food safety groups has called on MEPs to reject a proposed ban on companies using terms like burger, sausage or steak to describe plant-based products.
