Research priorities for alternative proteins in Europe

Our research priority overviews take a look at the key bottlenecks in alternative protein research, and the most leveraged areas of study to move the field forward. Currently available in English and Spanish.

Front covers of research priorities overview resources from GFI Europe, looking at plant-based, fermentation and cultivated meat

Research priorities for plant-based

Front cover of GFI Europe resource on plant-based research priorities for alternative protein applications

Research priorities for fermentation

Front cover of GFI Europe resource on Fermentation research priorities for alternative protein applications

Research priorities for cultivated meat

Front cover of GFI Europe resource on Cultivated meat research priorities for alternative protein applications

Global demand for meat is growing, and industrial animal agriculture is already driving climate change and public health risks, so we need to transform how meat is made. Plant-based, cultivated meat and fermentation-made products can deliver the meat people want in a more sustainable way.

However, there are still key R&D and infrastructure bottlenecks that need addressing to ensure alternative proteins can deliver the same experience as meat and dairy at a price point that is accessible to as many people as possible.

These overviews the priority research areas for each of the three alternative protein pillars, as well as highlighting key resources and further reading linked to each.