Plant-based

Research: Swapping processed with plant-based meat boosts fibre across whole diet by up to 7%

The first study of its kind has found that swapping processed meat with popular plant-based options leads to meaningful dietary improvements.

‘Burger’ and ‘sausage’ are saved – but EU’s misguided decision bans the word ‘meat’ and 31 everyday terms for plant-based food

‘Burger’ and ‘sausage’ can still be used to describe plant-based meat products – but dozens of other everyday terms are to be banned under unnecessary restrictions that will confuse consumers, hurt the EU economy and jeopardise European resilience.

Oxford Real Farming Conference: building a broad tent to address the harms of factory farming

As food prices rocket, the UK government can kick-start supply chains to help farmers benefit from plant-based meat

Although our supermarkets bulge with more choice than ever, this masks an uncomfortable reality – our food system is becoming increasingly volatile.

Rapport : en Europe, la recherche sur la diversification des sources de production de protéines a triplé depuis 2020

Une nouvelle analyse met en lumière la croissance rapide de la recherche sur la diversification des sources de production de protéines en Europe, le nombre d’études publiées et le niveau de financement public ayant presque triplé au cours des cinq dernières années.

Report: European alternative protein research has tripled since 2020

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.

Meet the researcher: Embracing the natural complexity of legumes with Patrick Rühs

Embracing the complexity of natural raw ingredients can help develop more nutritious, tastier and affordable plant-based products while challenging consumer concerns around ultra-processed foods.

Where does plant-based meat fit in the ultra-processed foods narrative?

Why more nuance is needed to help drive meaningful change towards a healthier, more sustainable food system.

Feedback to the European Commission’s public consultation on the EU Biotech Act

This position paper explores GFI Europe’s recommendations for the EU biotechnology and biomanufacturing sector and the EU Biotech Act, which presents a critical opportunity to set a clear policy framework for food biotechnology.

Italy’s plant-based retail market grew by 7.6% in 2024, with cheese and meat leading the charge

Italy’s plant-based retail market continues its upward trend, growing by 7.6% last year, according to data from Circana analysed by nonprofit and think tank the Good Food Institute Europe.