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Explore our library of open access research tools, publications and databases that are designed to advance research, foster connection, accelerate learning, and help scientists overcome key technological bottlenecks.

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Learn the science of alternative protein

LikeMeat Schnitzel bowl
Credit: LikeMeat
The science of
plant-based meat
BlueNalu cultivated fish
Credit: BlueNalu
The science of
cultivated meat
Enough mycoprotein chicken breast
Credit: Enough
The science of
fermentation

Dive into the alternative protein research ecosystem

Our twin reports State of the European alternative protein research ecosystem: funding, and State of the European alternative protein research ecosystem: publications explore the current research landscape for alternative proteins in Europe.

Read the funding report
Read the publications report

For regional deep dives of the publishing landscape, check out the decks below. Regional deep-dives of the funding analysis can be found within the report.

Benelux region
DACH region
France, Italy, Portugal and Spain
Nordic region
UK and Ireland

Plant-based publications and analyses

Plant-based state of the industry report

Plant-based meat manufacturing capacity analysis cover

Plant-based meat manufacturing capacity analysis

Plant-based vs. animal-based meats: A life cycle assessment

plant-based meat and health cover

Plant-based meat and health in Europe

Plant-based: Anticipating 2030 production requirements

Plant protein primer

Plant-based egg alternatives: optimising for functional properties and applications

Fermentation publications and analyses

Precision fermentation for food proteins: ingredient innovations, bioprocess considerations, and outlook

Fermentation state of the industry report

Fermentation manufacturing capacity analysis

Introduction to precision fermentation and cellular agriculture

Cultivated meat and fish publications and analyses

Cultivated state of the industry report

Cultivated meat Life Cycle Analysis (LCA)

Cultivated meat techno-economic analysis

Trends in cultivated meat scale-up and bioprocessing

Cultivated meat analysis of culture medium costs and production volumes

Cost drivers of cultivated meat production

Assuring the safety of cultivated meat report

Assuring the safety of cultivated meat

Cultivated meat
cell line development
and utilisation trends

Cultivated meat
anticipated growth
factor costs and
volumes

Cultivated meat media and growth factor trends

Other publications and analyses

Omega -3 ingredient use
in alternative meat and
seafood products

Alternative seafood state of the industry report

Cultivating alternative proteins from commodity crop sidestreams

Alternative protein literature library

Tools and open access data

Credit: UPSIDE Foods
Cultivated meat research tools
Seafood characteristics and impact database
Open-access cell-line database
Sustainable protein innovation priorities initiative

Priority research areas

Our research priorities overview takes a look at the key bottlenecks in alternative protein research, and the most leveraged areas of study to move the field forwards.

Explore the key priorities

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Alternative protein science

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Research funding

Learn more about key projects and available research funding for alternative protein projects.

Resources for students and educators

Learn more about available courses, how to get alternative proteins on the curriculum at your institution, and our Alternative Protein Project university chapters.

Research community

Join our community of researchers today to forge connections, find industry and academic collaborators, and learn about the latest science.

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David Hunt

Research Support Manager

David leads our work to foster a thriving research community for alternative proteins across Europe. 

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