Scale-up series part 1: What do you want to be when you grow up? 4 guiding principles for startups looking to scale
In part one of our new scale-up series, we explore 4 essential questions to help new entrants set themselves up for scaling success.
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Biotech Heights, the public-private collaboration to boost home-grown protein diversification in Sweden
David HuntA trip to Biotech Heights, a newly launched public-private partnership initiative based in Sweden.
Europe aspires to lead in cleantech and biotech – but they need alternative proteins to win the race
Pauline GrimmerIt's time for policymakers to rethink their approach, and give the same level of priority to alternative proteins as they do to other promising biotech and cleantech fields.
How public-private partnerships are accelerating alternative proteins: a case study from the North East of England
Linus PardoeWe visited mycoprotein pioneers Quorn Foods and the Centre for Process Innovation, home to the UK’s National Industrial Biotechnology Facility, to see how effective public-private partnerships can accelerate alternative proteins.
Meet the researcher: Growing a grassroots protein revolution with Mette Lübeck
A humble plant that grows in abundance across the planet is at the heart of a project aiming to transform the global protein supply.
Meet the researcher: precision fermentation fat
Conrad AstleyAcross Europe, researchers are finding new ways of using well-established technologies to develop sustainable fat with the same the complex flavour as conventional meat.
Catalonia invest €7 million in CiPA hub to lead alternative protein science in Southern Europe
Conrad AstleyThe Center for Innovation in Alternative Proteins (CiPA), based across various sites throughout the region, has been funded by the Department of Climate Action, Food and Rural Agenda of the Generalitat of Catalonia and the Institute of Agri-Food Research and Technology (IRTA).
How to overcome hurdles for plant-based and fermentation scale-up: a case study from Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park
Amy WilliamsWith economic headwinds facing the food sector, conducting sorely needed research and development into healthy, sustainable foods is harder than ever for companies. We visited a pilot plant seeking to lower the hurdles for companies looking to bring such innovations from concept to consumer.
European government funding in sustainable proteins poised to hit half a billion euros, report finds
Conrad AstleyEuropean governments have announced a grand total of nearly half a billion euros of funding to develop sustainable proteins according to new figures released by the Good Food Institute (GFI).
The tools to shift the trajectory of climate change are in our hands and on our plates – 3 essential components in building a better food system for people, animals and the planet.
Alex MayersNew Managing Director of GFI Europe Alex Mayers reflects on the road ahead for sustainable proteins: 'The next chapter in this crucial sector’s development will change lives, and we are in a position to author it.'
