Industry
Finland joins global alternative protein leaderboard as investments double in one year
Finnish privately held companies developing plant-based meat, dairy, and seafood, fermentation-made and cultivated ingredients, more than doubled their investment in 2024 compared with the previous year.
Fördubblade investeringar i alternativa proteiner under 2024
Sverige ligger i framkant när det gäller utveckling av nya proteinkällor. Bara under förra året ökade investeringarna i alternativa proteiner med mer än 120 procent. Det visar en ny analys från den internationella tankesmedjan Good Food Institute Europe.
Sweden’s investment in alternative proteins more than doubled in 2024
Sweden is emerging as a European leader in alternative proteins with investment in privately held companies surging by 125 percent in the last year alone.
Denmark leads Europe in alternative protein investments and research
New GFI Europe analysis finds Denmark is the European leader in alternative protein research but strategic funding and more collaboration between academia, industry, and government are key to long-term leadership.
Danmark er førende i Europa inden for investeringer og forskning i alternative proteiner
En ny analyse viser, at danske investeringer i alternative proteiner voksede med over 900 procent alene i 2024, og at Danmark samtidig er førende i Europa, når det gælder forskning på området. Men skal førerpositionen fastholdes, kræver det, at finansieringen målrettes bedre, og at samarbejdet mellem den akademiske verden, industrien og regeringen øges.
Research finds that ‘meaty’ names for cultivated meat products are essential to help consumer understanding
Seth RobertsPioneering new research commissioned by GFI Europe and conducted by Opinium in five European markets shows that ‘meaty’ names on packaging – and a flexible approach to labelling that reflects national consumer needs – will be critical for ensuring consumer safety, allowing cultivated meat to deliver on its potential.
Italy’s plant-based retail market grew by 7.6% in 2024, with cheese and meat leading the charge
Italy’s plant-based retail market continues its upward trend, growing by 7.6% last year, according to data from Circana analysed by nonprofit and think tank the Good Food Institute Europe.
Spain’s plant-based market reaches €491 million, but price remains a barrier in some categories
Spain’s plant-based retail market continues its upward trajectory. According to the latest report from the Good Food Institute Europe, based on data from Circana and NIQ, the sector reached a value of €491 million in 2024, spanning four key categories: plant-based meat, milk and drinks, cheese, and yoghurt.
French plant-based retail sales up 20.5% over two years
Nonprofit and think tank the Good Food Institute Europe today released a new analysis on the retail sales of plant-based foods in France between 2022 and 2024, based on Circana data.
