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Plant-based goes mainstream as European retail sales grow 

New 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: Using biomedical insights to advance cultivated meat with Petra Kluger

Dr Petra Kluger, who moved into cultivated meat after a career in tissue engineering, says greater collaboration between scientists from different disciplines will be vital to advance the field.

European investment figures point to an evolving alternative protein sector

Survey finds European consumers want freedom to choose cultivated meat

Surveys in 15 European countries find people believe food safety regulators should have the final say, despite moves to ban it in countries like Italy. 

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.

New report: Alternative proteins hold key to Europe’s self-sufficiency

New report finds shift towards plant-based, cultivated and fermentation-made food could enable 21% of farmland across 10 European countries to be used to expand regenerative agriculture, restore nature and boost domestic food production. 

Survey: Germans and Austrians say consumers should have freedom to choose cultivated meat

New research in Germany and Austria has found nearly two-thirds of people believe consumers should have the choice to eat cultivated meat once it has been approved.

VAT disparity: levelling the playing field for plant-based milk in Europe

In certain European countries, plant-based milk faces significantly higher value added tax (VAT) than conventional cow’s milk, but new proposals offer a chance to level the playing field.

2023 round-up: finding the levers to move alternative proteins forward

This year has been pivotal for alternative proteins, particularly in Europe. Here is our round-up of GFI Europe's 2023 highlights.

Federal budget 2024: Germany invests 38 million euros in the protein transition and sets out to become a leader in the field

The Budget Committee of the German Bundestag have announced €38 million in funding in 2024 for the sustainable protein transition, setting themselves on the path to international leadership in this growing field.