Germany’s High-Tech Agenda: innovation hub for alternative proteins could support economic growth
An international network linking Nordic researchers seeks to provide collaborative opportunities often missing in alternative protein science.
Precision fermentation
The history of precision fermentation: How the future of food has been on your plate for decades
Stella ChildPrecision fermentation promises to deliver next-generation developments – offering fats and proteins that can bring the taste and texture of meat and dairy to plant-based foods.
EU Bioeconomy Strategy proposals will help fermentation innovators bring products to market
Conrad AstleyThe EU’s new Bioeconomy Strategy has outlined plans that will support fermentation innovators in scaling up production and bringing food products to market.
Food safety in precision fermentation: everything you need to know about the new FAO report
Lea SeyfarthA new report from the FAO demonstrates for regulators and policymakers how existing food safety considerations and frameworks can be applied to precision fermentation. Here, we explore the key insights from this timely publication.
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.
UK invests £1.4 million in boosting Food Standards Agency precision fermentation expertise
Conrad AstleyThe UK government has invested £1.4 million in a new innovation hub, enabling the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to expand its expertise in new technologies including precision fermentation.
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.
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.
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.
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.