Germany

Germany’s High-Tech Agenda: innovation hub for alternative proteins could support economic growth 

An international network linking Nordic researchers seeks to provide collaborative opportunities often missing in alternative protein science.

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.

First master’s programme marks major step forward for the alternative protein field

The launch of the world’s first master’s programme dedicated to alternative proteins marks another significant step in the development of protein diversification as an academic field.

Independent scientific report from Germany’s WBAE calls for de-polarisation and national leadership around protein diversification

Meet the researchers exploring whether the future of cultivated meat is hybrid

We talk to the researchers exploring how to accelerate cultivated meat's journey to supermarkets by using it as an ingredient in otherwise plant- and fermentation-based products.

Affordable products driving plant-based retail sales growth

Double-digit growth of more affordable own-brand products has driven an increase in plant-based retail sales across four European countries.

Research: Four in 10 German and UK adults plan to eat more plant-based food

New research has found that 38% of German and UK adults intend to change their diets by eating more plant-based foods.

Meet the researcher: Bringing chicken out of the woods and onto the dinner table – the unexplored potential of mushroom foragers’ favourites with Dr Christoph Schwarz

Bringing chicken out of the woods and onto the dinner table – a commonly eaten mushroom popular with foragers is at the heart of a project to develop a sustainable and innovative new food ingredient.

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.

Meet the researcher: Filling the missing gaps in our plant-based knowledge with Professor Ute Weisz

A 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.