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.
Germany
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
Conrad AstleyNew 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
Amy WilliamsIn 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
Emily JohnsonThis 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.
Cultivated Meat Innovation Challenge winners unlock €1.2 million in additional funding
Conrad AstleyCompanies have received €1.2 million in additional funding from EIT Food to develop innovative products to reduce the cost of producing cultivated meat within the next two years.
GFI-Report: Deutsche Branche für alternative Proteine ist gut aufgestellt, braucht aber stärkere Unterstützung aus der Politik
Ivo RzegottaNeuer Report liefert Zahlen und Fakten zur kommerziellen und wissenschaftlichen Landschaft im Bereich alternativer Proteine, die das enorme Potenzial Deutschlands in diesem Bereich unterstreichen.
Deutscher Markt für pflanzenbasierte Alternativprodukte wächst 2022 um 11% und trotzt der Inflation
Ivo RzegottaDer deutsche Markt für pflanzliche Alternativprodukte ist 2022 um 11% auf 1,91 Milliarden Euro gewachsen. Dabei sind die Umsätze in fast allen Kategorien gestiegen, in manchen haben sie sich binnen eines Jahres sogar vervielfacht.
Plant-based sales boast 21% growth since 2020
Conrad AstleyGFI Europe's new analysis of NielsenIQ data from 13 countries finds sales of plant-based foods grew to a record €5.7 billion in 2022.
