Research: Swapping processed with plant-based meat boosts fibre across whole diet by up to 7%
Conrad AstleyThe first study of its kind has found that swapping processed meat with popular plant-based options leads to meaningful dietary improvements.
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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.
As food prices rocket, the UK government can kick-start supply chains to help farmers benefit from plant-based meat
Linus PardoeAlthough our supermarkets bulge with more choice than ever, this masks an uncomfortable reality – our food system is becoming increasingly volatile.
New fermentation methods could add nearly £10 billion to UK economy by 2050, research shows
Conrad AstleyNew research has estimated that, given the right support, innovative ways of producing everyday foods using fermentation could add £9.8 billion (€11.2 billion) to the UK economy.
Report: European alternative protein research has tripled since 2020
David Hunt Stella ChildNew analysis has revealed the rapid growth of Europe’s alternative protein research, with the number of studies published and public funding levels almost tripling over the last five years.
First master’s programme marks major step forward for the alternative protein field
Ismaël BawahThe launch of the world’s first master’s programme dedicated to alternative proteins marks another significant step in the development of protein diversification as an academic field.
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.
Meet the researchers exploring whether the future of cultivated meat is hybrid
Conrad AstleyWe talk to the researchers exploring how to accelerate cultivated meat's journey to supermarkets by using it as an ingredient in otherwise plant- and fermentation-based products.
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.
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.