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.
Plant-based
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.
GFI research grants 2025: Meet next generation of European alternative protein innovators
Stella ChildThe latest round of Good Food Institute’s (GFI) research funding programme has demonstrated that European researchers continue to lead the way in alternative protein innovation – with half of the successful researchers based in the region.
New research finds major health and environmental benefits of shift towards plant-based new and whole foods – but you wouldn’t have guessed from the headlines
A new study has found striking health and environmental benefits of replacing meat and dairy with plant-based alternatives – something that’s true for both whole foods and newer plant-based meat and dairy products.
Alternative protein science
Cultivated meat, plant-based foods and fermentation offer exciting research opportunities with huge societal benefits.
Plant-based meat and milk are now mainstream choices for British consumers
Linus PardoeThere’s no doubt it’s been a tough few years for the UK’s plant-based sector – in common with other parts of the food and drink industry. But after a rollercoaster of sudden growth followed by struggling sales, there are now signs of stabilisation.
Plant-based goes mainstream as European retail sales grow
Conrad AstleyNew analysis shows that sales of plant-based foods in six key European countries grew by 5.5% to €5.4 billion last year.
Meet the researcher: Boosting alternative protein research at ICL’s new Bezos Centre for Sustainable Proteins with Rodrigo Ledesma-Amaro
Conrad AstleyA new centre based at Imperial College London aims to revolutionise the development of alternative proteins.
Meaty names for plant-based meat: 7/10 Italians in favour
A new survey reveals that Italian consumers believe terms such as 'hamburger' and 'dairy' are appropriate for plant-based products.