The trajectories of Europe's two largest plant-based markets look very different. We look at a wide range of factors to understand what could be behind this and what the UK might learn from Germany.
An analysis by GFI shows that fermentation companies led the pack in raising new capital in the first half of 2026. However, the picture is mixed and the number of deals has halved – private investment is now concentrated on fewer companies. Mixed financing models, in which private capital and public investment work together, are therefore gaining relevance.
The UK has one of the most well-established ecosystems for plant-based meat in Europe, with a diverse research field and innovative and longstanding plant-based meat producers. Learn more about how wider uptake of plant-based meat could contribute to improving public health and a more resilient food system.
The growing interest in tofu and pulses is good news. But is this enough to ensure that healthier and more sustainable diets become mainstream?
Data from six European countries show that the price gap between plant-based foods and their animal-based equivalents narrowed in most categories in 2025, leading to sales volume growth as products began to meet consumer expectations.
New analysis from the Good Food Institute Europe shows that in 2025, sales volumes, units sold, and sales value increased across five plant-based product categories. Plant-based meat and milk sales continued to rise, while plant-based cheese maintains double-digit growth.
New GFI Europe report reveals that 47.6% of Spanish households now buy plant-based milk, while price remains the main barrier holding back plant-based meat.
The nonprofit organisation and think tank the Good Food Institute Europe has published a new analysis of retail sales of five categories of plant-based foods in France between 2023 and 2025, based on Circana data. The report highlights the market’s continued growth, characterised by rising sales volumes and growing consumer interest,
Dutch consumers, retailers and the government want a more plant-based food system – but taste and price are holding back progress.
Nederlandse consumenten, supermarkten en overheid willen een plantaardiger voedselsysteem – maar smaak en prijs zitten voortgang in de weg
