Research: Four in 10 German and UK adults plan to eat more plant-based food
Conrad AstleyNew research has found that 38% of German and UK adults intend to change their diets by eating more plant-based foods.
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European alternative protein 2024 investment figures mark return to growth but show need for better funding options
Helene GrosshansThe 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.
FP10 research programme: How Horizon Europe’s successor can unlock food innovation
Madeleine KoskullPolicymakers 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 invests up to €9.5 million in public-private partnership to advance plant-based infrastructure
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.
Taste is key to a successful future for plant-based food in Italy
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.
UK’s Seventh Carbon Budget calls for the development of tastier and more affordable plant-based meat
Conrad AstleyNonprofit 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.
Meet the researcher: synthesising the evidence on plant-based meat and nutrition with Rubén Fernández-Rodríguez
Conrad AstleyA Netflix documentary inspired a groundbreaking piece of research into the nutritional impact of plant-based meat.
Meet the researcher: Filling the missing gaps in our plant-based knowledge with Professor Ute Weisz
Conrad AstleyA researcher investigating new ways of turning underused crops into tasty and nutritious products says far more work will be needed to unleash these foods' potential.
Spotlight on… Finland – the north star of alternative proteins
Carlotte LucasFinland has become an alternative protein powerhouse over recent years – not that you would know that from talking to people who live there.
Analysis finds UK government has invested £75 million in alternative protein innovation since 2021 National Food Strategy
Conrad AstleyAs Labour prepares to develop a new food strategy, analysis finds that the UK has invested £75 million in developing sustainable new foods – more than half of the amount recommended by a landmark review of England’s food system.