News
The latest blogs, press releases and updates from the Good Food Institute Europe.
To stay up to date with our latest news and insights, sign up to our newsletter.
If you’re a journalist, visit our Media page for resources and contact details.
Sort By
How sustainable proteins took centre stage at a meat industry trade fair
Carlotte LucasGFI Europe attended IFFA, the world’s largest meat industry trade fair, to encourage the sector to get involved with plant-based and cultivated meat.
GFI calls for UK to become world leader in cultivated meat at Parliamentary event
Conrad AstleyGFI Europe and Ivy Farm Technologies call for greater investment in cultivated meat research and a more collaborative regulatory process at an event in the UK Parliament.
Netherlands to make biggest ever public investment in cellular agriculture
Sophie ArmourThe Dutch government has announced a record €60 million of funding for cultivated meat and precision fermentation.
Plant-based meat sales up 19% to record €2.3 billion in western Europe, report shows
Conrad AstleyGFI’s latest state of the industry reports show plant-based meat sales climbed to record highs across Europe in 2021.
IPCC: plant-based and cultivated meat can play critical role in halving global emissions by 2030
Sophie ArmourGFI Europe calls for public investment in sustainable proteins as the world’s top scientists recognise plant-based and cultivated meat can cut emissions, and protect nature and global health.
Meet the researcher: Parag Acharya on building a one stop shop for sustainable proteins
Conrad AstleyDr Parag Acharya from the University of Greenwich shares his advice for researchers interested in sustainable proteins.
European sustainable protein sector raises €2.2 billion as market matures
Conrad AstleyNew data released today by the Good Food Institute reveals sustainable protein companies across Europe raised more than €2.2 billion throughout 2021.
IPCC report highlights role of sustainable proteins in adapting to climate change
Conrad AstleyWorld’s top climate scientists acknowledge the role plant-based and cultivated meat could play in future-proofing our food system.
Belgium urged to back down on ‘plant-based chicken’ ban
Conrad AstleyGFI Europe has joined other food sustainability NGOs to call on the Belgian government to drop plans to ban “meaty” names for plant-based products.
Beyond Veganuary – what are this year’s sustainable protein trends?
Carlotte LucasAs the range of delicious plant-based options available across Europe expands, we look at what this year’s Veganuary launches tell us about what to expect from sustainable proteins in 2022.
