Report: European alternative protein patents jump by 960% in 10 years
Conrad AstleyThe first analysis of its kind has revealed that patent publications by European alternative protein innovators have increased by 960% over the last decade.
United Kingdom
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.
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.
Report: More than a quarter of all European alternative protein research was published last year
Conrad AstleyA first-of-its-kind analysis has revealed the rapid growth of European alternative protein research – with more than a quarter of all studies published last year amid record funding.
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.
