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.
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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 strong plant-based market, the UK has the potential to be at the forefront of the transition to alternative proteins.
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.
COP26 agricultural investment must change how meat is made
Sophie ArmourGFI Europe calls on governments to direct at least 10% of the agricultural innovation funding announced at COP26 today towards changing meat production.
COP26 forest fund ‘must help move away from animal agriculture’
Conrad AstleyThe Good Food Institute has welcomed a deforestation pledge – but is calling for some of the promised forest protection fund to be invested in sustainable food.
COP26: Why world leaders need to be talking about sustainable proteins
Alice RavenscroftGFI will be on the ground in Glasgow, encouraging national governments to include sustainable proteins – making meat from plants and cultivating it from cells – into their national plans.
Chancellor’s research fund could put UK at the forefront of global sustainable food industry
Elena WaldenA new way of thinking about how we feed our growing population is sweeping the planet – and the UK risks losing its chance to carve out a leadership role in this rapidly growing area.
