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.
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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.
National Food Strategy calls for £125 million investment in sustainable proteins
Sophie ArmourThe National Food Strategy has called on the UK government to invest £125 million in sustainable protein startups and a new commercial “cluster” for the sector.
Record €2.6 billion invested in sustainable proteins in 2020 – 3x the amount invested in 2019
Sophie ArmourNew data released today by the Good Food Institute reveals that globally, 2020 was a record period of investment in companies creating sustainable alternatives to conventional animal-based foods.
