Policy

Lea Seyfarth

Lea works with policymakers to create a robust, clear and evidence-based regulatory environment for the sustainable protein sector.

NAPIC is the latest in an exciting string of UK alternative protein research centres – here’s a whistle-stop tour of the exciting new projects

The UK is fast becoming home to an expanding network of research centres dedicated to advancing plant-based, cultivated meat and fermentation-made foods.

Four ways the new European Commission can boost EU competitiveness through protein diversification

As the new European Commission takes office, they should consider a missing piece of the policy jigsaw that would help tackle many of the EU’s challenges.

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.