Meet the researcher: Parag Acharya on building a one stop shop for sustainable proteins
Conrad AstleyDr Parag Acharya from the University of Greenwich shares his advice for researchers interested in sustainable proteins.
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European sustainable protein sector raises €2.2 billion as market matures
Conrad AstleyNew data released today by the Good Food Institute reveals sustainable protein companies across Europe raised more than €2.2 billion throughout 2021.
Our favourite moments from a breakthrough year
Emily Johnson2021 was a breakthrough year for plant-based foods, cultivated meat and fermentation.
A cow’s worth of protein every two minutes – how fermentation could feed millions
Sophie ArmourIt might get less attention than some of the latest plant-based and cultivated meat innovations – but its flexibility, low production costs and the sheer simplicity of its inputs mean fermentation could soon be feeding millions of people.
UK government invests in cultivated meat commercialisation
Conrad AstleyThe UK government has invested £1 million to develop and commercialise stem cell lines, helping companies produce cultivated meat.
Almost half of European flexitarians want more plant-based options
Conrad AstleyNearly half of European consumers who want to eat less meat by switching to plant-based products think not enough options are available.
COP26 forest fund ‘must help move away from animal agriculture’
Conrad AstleyThe Good Food Institute has welcomed a deforestation pledge – but is calling for some of the promised forest protection fund to be invested in sustainable food.
Chancellor’s research fund could put UK at the forefront of global sustainable food industry
Elena WaldenA new way of thinking about how we feed our growing population is sweeping the planet – and the UK risks losing its chance to carve out a leadership role in this rapidly growing area.
McDonald’s UK launch of McPlant will ‘introduce more people than ever to sustainable food choices’
Sophie ArmourThe Good Food Institute Europe responds to McDonald's UK launch of a plant-based burger.
Social Market Foundation report calls for UK government investment in sustainable proteins
Sophie ArmourThe Good Food Institute Europe responds to a new report calling on the UK Government to invest in sustainable proteins to meet its climate targets.
