GFI Europe has described the EU Protein Plan's omission of concrete measures to scale up the production of plant-based foods as a ‘missed opportunity’ for European farmers who need confidence to shift towards growing protein crops for human consumption.
‘Burger’ and ‘sausage’ can still be used to describe plant-based meat products – but dozens of other everyday terms are to be banned under unnecessary restrictions that will confuse consumers, hurt the EU economy and jeopardise European resilience.
Alternative proteins could add €111 billion a year to the EU’s economy by 2040 if treated as a strategic priority, new research shows.
Why more nuance is needed to help drive meaningful change towards a healthier, more sustainable food system.
The UK government’s new outline for the upcoming food strategy has highlighted that alternative proteins can deliver economic growth.
Double-digit growth of more affordable own-brand products has driven an increase in plant-based retail sales across four European countries.
The 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.
The world’s largest conventional meat fair provided valuable insights into how alternative proteins are edging closer to the mainstream.
Policymakers 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.
A 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.
