Policy

UK creates cultivated meat regulatory sandbox to boost innovation

UK Food Standards Agency to introduce initial regulated product reforms next year

Before and after: 5 years of GFI Europe in 6 maps

On 22 August 2019, GFI Europe was founded. To celebrate GFI Europe’s fifth ‘birthday’, we’re taking a look at the ‘before and after’ of alternative proteins in Europe, from the perspectives of science, policy, industry and our team.

First-ever regulatory submission made for cultivated meat in the EU

French cultivated meat startup Gourmey has submitted an application to EU regulators for authorisation of its cultivated foie gras – marking the first-ever application to sell cultivated meat in the European Union.

Half of Poles support the idea of producing cultivated meat in Poland

A new survey reveals Poles’ attitude towards cultivated meat, with 56% of respondents saying it should be available to consumers if it passes food regulators' assessments.

Could cultivated pet food be the next big thing for sustainable dog care?

As cultivated pet food is cleared for sale in the UK, Alex Mayers explores what’s driving this new sector, and how it relates to cultivated meat for humans.

Survey finds European consumers want freedom to choose cultivated meat

Surveys in 15 European countries find people believe food safety regulators should have the final say, despite moves to ban it in countries like Italy. 

New survey finds 3 out of 5 Dutch people are ready for cultivated meat

Cultivated meat is emerging as a potential solution to make the food sector more sustainable. A large number of Dutch consumers also see this: 59% of those surveyed are interested in trying cultivated meat.

Nieuw onderzoek toont dat drie op de vijf Nederlanders klaar is voor kweekvlees

Kweekvlees is in opkomst als mogelijke oplossing om de voedingsindustrie te verduurzamen. Dat ziet ook een groot aantal Nederlandse consumenten in: 59% is geïnteresseerd in het proberen van kweekvlees.