Science

Alternative protein innovation priorities

Explore white spaces, research gaps, technological needs, and investment priorities for plant-based, cultivated meat and fermentation.

One-page explainer on the science of sustainable protein

How to explain the science of plant-based, cultivated meat and fermentation to the public in plain, accessible language.

Public research funding

Learn how government investment in plant-based and cultivated meat research can make sustainable proteins delicious and affordable across Europe.

Horizon Europe announces €32 million for sustainable proteins

Horizon Europe has announced €32 million in funding, in its biggest-ever package of support covering plant-based, cultivated meat and fermentation.

Seren Kell

Seren works with scientists to develop, fund and promote open-source research on sustainable proteins.

Fermentation

Your guide to the science, business and policy of using fermentation to produce animal-free meat, eggs, dairy and seafood.

Cultivated meat

Your guide to the science, business and policy of cultivated meat in Europe.

Plant-based meat

Your guide to the science, business and policy of plant-based meat, eggs, dairy and seafood.

Cultivated meat could slash climate impact of meat production by up to 92%, study finds

Lifecycle assessment of cultivated meat

Study of the environmental impact – including carbon footprint, land use, water use and energy use – of cultivated meat, conducted by independent researchers CE Delft.