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.
Investment
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.'
Neuer Report empfiehlt die Umrüstung von Produktionsanlagen, um die steigende Nachfrage nach pflanzenbasiertem Fleisch zu decken
Ivo RzegottaEin neuer Report rät Unternehmen, die Fleisch auf pflanzlicher Basis herstellen, Anlagen und Gebäude aus anderen Bereichen der Lebensmittelindustrie umzurüsten und für die Produktion von pflanzlichem Fleisch zu nutzen, um sich auf die künftige Nachfrage einzustellen.
Could retrofit of existing infrastructure help solve plant-based scalability?
Conrad AstleyA new report says plant-based meat companies should reuse equipment and buildings built for other parts of the food industry to quickly scale up production in order to satisfy future demand.
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.
UK cultivated meat investments shoot up 400% in 2022
Conrad AstleyNew data reveals the UK’s cultivated meat sector raised £61 million ($74 million) in 2022 – nearly five times more than in the previous year – despite strong economic headwinds.
Investitionen in europäische Unternehmen für alternative Proteine steigen um 24 % — Deutschland droht Anschluss zu verlieren
Ivo RzegottaIn Deutschland sind die Venture-Capital-Investitionen in alternative Proteine auf den Stand von 2020 zurückgefallen — hier ist der Sektor vor allem durch Partnerschaften und strategische Investitionen von etablierten Unternehmen weiter gewachsen.