Research: Four in 10 German and UK adults plan to eat more plant-based food
Conrad AstleyNew research has found that 38% of German and UK adults intend to change their diets by eating more plant-based foods.
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European alternative protein 2024 investment figures mark return to growth but show need for better funding options
Helene GrosshansThe latest investment figures show European privately held companies developing plant-based foods, cultivated meat, and fermentation raised nearly $509 million (€470 million) in 2024 – a 23% increase from the previous year.
Analysis finds UK government has invested £75 million in alternative protein innovation since 2021 National Food Strategy
Conrad AstleyAs Labour prepares to develop a new food strategy, analysis finds that the UK has invested £75 million in developing sustainable new foods – more than half of the amount recommended by a landmark review of England’s food system.
Plant-based meat and milk are now mainstream choices for British consumers
Linus PardoeThere’s no doubt it’s been a tough few years for the UK’s plant-based sector – in common with other parts of the food and drink industry. But after a rollercoaster of sudden growth followed by struggling sales, there are now signs of stabilisation.
Plant-based goes mainstream as European retail sales grow
Conrad AstleyNew analysis shows that sales of plant-based foods in six key European countries grew by 5.5% to €5.4 billion last year.
Planting the seeds of change – how Europe’s farmers can reap the benefits of plant-based foods
Elena WaldenAs the appetite for plant-based food grows across Europe, these products present new opportunities for farmers to produce the raw ingredients they need.
Meet the researcher: How researching plant-based foods changed this scientist’s perspective on processed products
As a researcher investigating the barriers stopping people from embracing more plant-based foods, Sarah Nájera Espinosa has plenty of personal experience to draw on.
Over 50% of Europeans are eating less meat, but taste and price remain biggest barriers to plant-based uptake
Conrad AstleyMore than half of European consumers are eating less meat, but taste and price remain the biggest barriers to wider adoption of plant-based foods, a major study has found.
