Cross-pillar

The Nordic alternative protein research ecosystem

FP10 research programme: How Horizon Europe’s successor can unlock food innovation

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.

Report: European alternative protein patents jump by 960% in 10 years

The first analysis of its kind has revealed that patent publications by European alternative protein innovators have increased by 960% over the last decade.

Spotlight on… Finland – the north star of alternative proteins

Finland has become an alternative protein powerhouse over recent years – not that you would know that from talking to people who live there. 

New analysis: Alternative proteins could boost the German economy by up to 65 billion euros and up to 250,000 new jobs by 2045

Analysis finds UK government has invested £75 million in alternative protein innovation since 2021 National Food Strategy

As 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.

Scale-up series part 4: Profit-driven scaling

In part four of our series supporting startups, we explore how best to implement a scaling strategy that can maximise chances of delivering long-term profitability.

We can’t do this alone: Why coalition building is essential to addressing the climate ‘cow in the room’

How we worked to drive real climate action in 2024

NAPIC is the latest in an exciting string of UK alternative protein research centres – here’s a whistle-stop tour of the exciting new projects

The UK is fast becoming home to an expanding network of research centres dedicated to advancing plant-based, cultivated meat and fermentation-made foods.

Four ways the new European Commission can boost EU competitiveness through protein diversification

As the new European Commission takes office, they should consider a missing piece of the policy jigsaw that would help tackle many of the EU’s challenges.