COP30: Europe can’t afford to delay building a sustainable food system
Carlos Campillos MartínezSpain demonstrates the cost of climate inaction – and the urgent need for Europe to invest in protein diversification.
Spain demonstrates the cost of climate inaction – and the urgent need for Europe to invest in protein diversification.
Our recent report takes an in-depth look at the achievements to date and the challenges ahead for Spain to consolidate its position as the leading hub in southern Europe in the alternative protein sector.
Although our supermarkets bulge with more choice than ever, this masks an uncomfortable reality – our food system is becoming increasingly volatile.
New analysis has revealed the rapid growth of Europe’s alternative protein research, with the number of studies published and public funding levels almost tripling over the last five years.
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.