Where does plant-based meat fit in the ultra-processed foods narrative?
Amy WilliamsWhy more nuance is needed to help drive meaningful change towards a healthier, more sustainable food system.
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UK food strategy recognises alternative proteins as driver for growth
Conrad AstleyThe UK government’s new outline for the upcoming food strategy has highlighted that alternative proteins can deliver economic growth.
Affordable products driving plant-based retail sales growth
Conrad AstleyDouble-digit growth of more affordable own-brand products has driven an increase in plant-based retail sales across four European countries.
Horizon Europe once again offers exciting opportunities for alternative protein researchers
Stella ChildThe latest Horizon Europe deadlines are fast approaching, with plenty to offer the region’s food innovators. Dr Stella Child dives into the calls to unpack the opportunities for alternative protein researchers.
Alternative proteins return to centre stage at IFFA – the world’s largest meat industry trade fair
Carlotte LucasThe world’s largest conventional meat fair provided valuable insights into how alternative proteins are edging closer to the mainstream.
FP10 research programme: How Horizon Europe’s successor can unlock food innovation
Madeleine KoskullPolicymakers planning to shape the future of European research through FP10 – the successor to the EU’s flagship Horizon Europe programme – have a golden opportunity to capitalise on the expertise being developed by a growing network of food innovators.
Meet the researcher: Filling the missing gaps in our plant-based knowledge with Professor Ute Weisz
Conrad AstleyA 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.
Spotlight on… Finland – the north star of alternative proteins
Carlotte LucasFinland has become an alternative protein powerhouse over recent years – not that you would know that from talking to people who live there.
GFI research grants 2025: Meet next generation of European alternative protein innovators
Stella ChildThe latest round of Good Food Institute’s (GFI) research funding programme has demonstrated that European researchers continue to lead the way in alternative protein innovation – with half of the successful researchers based in the region.
NAPIC is the latest in an exciting string of UK alternative protein research centres – here’s a whistle-stop tour of the exciting new projects
Seren KellThe UK is fast becoming home to an expanding network of research centres dedicated to advancing plant-based, cultivated meat and fermentation-made foods.