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Who really pays the price for unsustainable food systems? European day of foundations and donors

The true cost of what ends up on our plates is often paid by people and ecosystems elsewhere. On the European Day of Foundations and Donors we look at the importance of building a food system that is more just, secure and sustainable.

New fermentation methods could add nearly £10 billion to UK economy by 2050, research shows

New research has estimated that, given the right support, innovative ways of producing everyday foods using fermentation could add £9.8 billion (€11.2 billion) to the UK economy.

Report: European alternative protein research has tripled since 2020

New analysis has revealed the rapid growth of Europe’s alternative protein research, with the number of studies published and public funding levels almost tripling over the last five years.

Meet the researcher: Embracing the natural complexity of legumes with Patrick Rühs

Embracing the complexity of natural raw ingredients can help develop more nutritious, tastier and affordable plant-based products while challenging consumer concerns around ultra-processed foods.

EU policymakers reopen plans to ban widely-used ‘meaty names’ for plant-based food

Plans abandoned five years ago have resurfaced in Brussels, with a messy series of proposals to ban the use of everyday language to describe plant-based meat.

First master’s programme marks major step forward for the alternative protein field

The launch of the world’s first master’s programme dedicated to alternative proteins marks another significant step in the development of protein diversification as an academic field.

Where does plant-based meat fit in the ultra-processed foods narrative?

Why more nuance is needed to help drive meaningful change towards a healthier, more sustainable food system.

Independent scientific report from Germany’s WBAE calls for de-polarisation and national leadership around protein diversification

UK food strategy recognises alternative proteins as driver for growth

The UK government’s new outline for the upcoming food strategy has highlighted that alternative proteins can deliver economic growth.

Strategy for European Life Sciences €350 million funding opportunities set to boost EU food innovation

The EU’s Strategy for European Life Sciences has outlined funding opportunities worth €350 million and plans to scale up fermentation technologies that could unlock the potential of Europe’s food innovators.