Meet the researcher: Parag Acharya on building a one stop shop for sustainable proteins
Conrad AstleyDr Parag Acharya from the University of Greenwich shares his advice for researchers interested in sustainable proteins.
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Alternative Proteine: Investitionen in deutsche Unternehmen steigen um 243 Prozent und erreichen 2021 einen neuen Rekord
Ivo RzegottaDas Good Food Institute legt Zahlen zu Investitionen in Alternative-Proteine-Unternehmen vor – mit 121,5 Mio. Euro war 2021 für deutsche Unternehmen ein Rekordjahr.
European sustainable protein sector raises €2.2 billion as market matures
Conrad AstleyNew data released today by the Good Food Institute reveals sustainable protein companies across Europe raised more than €2.2 billion throughout 2021.
IPCC report highlights role of sustainable proteins in adapting to climate change
Conrad AstleyWorld’s top climate scientists acknowledge the role plant-based and cultivated meat could play in future-proofing our food system.
Belgium urged to back down on ‘plant-based chicken’ ban
Conrad AstleyGFI Europe has joined other food sustainability NGOs to call on the Belgian government to drop plans to ban “meaty” names for plant-based products.
Beyond Veganuary – what are this year’s sustainable protein trends?
Carlotte LucasAs the range of delicious plant-based options available across Europe expands, we look at what this year's Veganuary launches tell us about what to expect from sustainable proteins in 2022.
Our favourite moments from a breakthrough year
Emily Johnson2021 was a breakthrough year for plant-based foods, cultivated meat and fermentation.
Alternative proteins in the UK
With world-class scientific institutions, innovative food producers and a progressive policy and regulatory environment, the UK is emerging as a leader in protein diversification.
Food was absent from the COP26 agenda. It must be central to COP27
Alice RavenscroftThere is one sector that was completely absent from high level discussions, despite causing 21% of global emissions: animal agriculture.
Almost half of European flexitarians want more plant-based options
Conrad AstleyNearly half of European consumers who want to eat less meat by switching to plant-based products think not enough options are available.