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Finland joins global alternative protein leaderboard as investments double in one year
Finnish privately held companies developing plant-based meat, dairy, and seafood, fermentation-made and cultivated ingredients, more than doubled their investment in 2024 compared with the previous year.
Fördubblade investeringar i alternativa proteiner under 2024
Sverige ligger i framkant när det gäller utveckling av nya proteinkällor. Bara under förra året ökade investeringarna i alternativa proteiner med mer än 120 procent. Det visar en ny analys från den internationella tankesmedjan Good Food Institute Europe.
Sweden’s investment in alternative proteins more than doubled in 2024
Sweden is emerging as a European leader in alternative proteins with investment in privately held companies surging by 125 percent in the last year alone.
Denmark leads Europe in alternative protein investments and research
New GFI Europe analysis finds Denmark is the European leader in alternative protein research but strategic funding and more collaboration between academia, industry, and government are key to long-term leadership.
Danmark er førende i Europa inden for investeringer og forskning i alternative proteiner
En ny analyse viser, at danske investeringer i alternative proteiner voksede med over 900 procent alene i 2024, og at Danmark samtidig er førende i Europa, når det gælder forskning på området. Men skal førerpositionen fastholdes, kræver det, at finansieringen målrettes bedre, og at samarbejdet mellem den akademiske verden, industrien og regeringen øges.
Strategy for European Life Sciences €350 million funding opportunities set to boost EU food innovation
Conrad AstleyThe 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.
Research finds that ‘meaty’ names for cultivated meat products are essential to help consumer understanding
Seth RobertsPioneering new research commissioned by GFI Europe and conducted by Opinium in five European markets shows that ‘meaty’ names on packaging – and a flexible approach to labelling that reflects national consumer needs – will be critical for ensuring consumer safety, allowing cultivated meat to deliver on its potential.
Feedback to the European Comission’s call for evidence on the EU Biotech Act
This position paper explores GFI Europe’s recommendations for the EU biotechnology and biomanufacturing sector and the EU Biotech Act, which presents a critical opportunity to set a clear policy framework for food biotechnology.
Meet the researchers exploring whether the future of cultivated meat is hybrid
Conrad AstleyWe talk to the researchers exploring how to accelerate cultivated meat's journey to supermarkets by using it as an ingredient in otherwise plant- and fermentation-based products.
Food safety in precision fermentation: everything you need to know about the new FAO report
Lea SeyfarthA new report from the FAO demonstrates for regulators and policymakers how existing food safety considerations and frameworks can be applied to precision fermentation. Here, we explore the key insights from this timely publication.
Italy’s plant-based retail market grew by 7.6% in 2024, with cheese and meat leading the charge
Italy’s plant-based retail market continues its upward trend, growing by 7.6% last year, according to data from Circana analysed by nonprofit and think tank the Good Food Institute Europe.
Spain’s plant-based market reaches €491 million, but price remains a barrier in some categories
Spain’s plant-based retail market continues its upward trajectory. According to the latest report from the Good Food Institute Europe, based on data from Circana and NIQ, the sector reached a value of €491 million in 2024, spanning four key categories: plant-based meat, milk and drinks, cheese, and yoghurt.
French plant-based retail sales up 20.5% over two years
Nonprofit and think tank the Good Food Institute Europe today released a new analysis on the retail sales of plant-based foods in France between 2022 and 2024, based on Circana data.
The state of plant-based in the Netherlands: retail sales decline despite consumer openness and foodservice growth
The latest data paint a mixed picture for the Dutch plant-based market, despite ambitious targets from the government and industry. We dive into what’s driving the trends and how the sector can unlock future growth.
Affordable products driving plant-based retail sales growth
Conrad AstleyDouble-digit growth of more affordable own-brand products has driven an increase in plant-based retail sales across four European countries.
Les ventes au détail d’alternatives végétales ont augmenté de 20,5% en deux ans en France
L’organisation à but non lucratif et groupe de réflexion Good Food Institute Europe publie aujourd’hui une nouvelle analyse des ventes au détail d’alternatives végétales en France entre 2022 et 2024, basée sur les données de Circana. This study highlights significant growth in the market, marked by an increase in sales volume and growing consumer interest, particularly against a backdrop of slowing food inflation.
Plant-based figures point to taste and quality as key drivers for UK consumers
Taste could be emerging as a growing sales driver for plant-based shoppers in the UK, according to the latest GFI Europe report on plant-based retail sales and separate research on consumer habits.
De stand van plantaardig eten in Nederland: retailverkoop gedaald ondanks toenemende belangstelling en sterke groei in horeca en catering sector
De jongste cijfers schetsen een gemengd beeld van de plantaardige markt in Nederland, ondanks de ambitieuze doelstellingen van de overheid en sector. We onderzoeken hier hoe dat komt en wat er nodig is om de sector weer te laten groeien.
Horizon Europe once again offers exciting opportunities for alternative protein researchers
Stella ChildThe latest Horizon Europe deadlines are fast approaching, with plenty to offer the region’s food innovators. Dr Stella Child dives into the calls to unpack the opportunities for alternative protein researchers.
Alternative proteins return to centre stage at IFFA – the world’s largest meat industry trade fair
Carlotte LucasThe world’s largest conventional meat fair provided valuable insights into how alternative proteins are edging closer to the mainstream.
Rick Fischer
Rick engages with stakeholders from politics, nonprofits and media to accelerate protein diversification in Germany.
Research: Four in 10 German and UK adults plan to eat more plant-based food
Conrad AstleyNew research has found that 38% of German and UK adults intend to change their diets by eating more plant-based foods.
Isabel Tereso
Isabel plays a dual role at GFI Europe, supporting with the People Operations across the employee lifecycle, as well as having a hands-on role in ensuring the completion of administrative tasks.
Andrea Calabuig
Andrea plays a key role in making sure our day-to-day People Operations run smoothly, particularly focusing on the running of recruitment and payroll operations.
European alternative protein 2024 investment figures mark return to growth but show need for better funding options
Helene GrosshansThe latest investment figures show European privately held companies developing plant-based foods, cultivated meat, and fermentation raised nearly $509 million (€470 million) in 2024 – a 23% increase from the previous year.
Understanding plant-based category dynamics, motivations and consumers in the UK and Germany
Diet shift is a top priority both for public and planetary health, our new research explores attitudes and levers driving uptake and resistance in two of Europe’s largest plant-based markets – Germany and the UK.
Meet the researcher: Bringing chicken out of the woods and onto the dinner table – the unexplored potential of mushroom foragers’ favourites with Dr Christoph Schwarz
Conrad AstleyBringing chicken out of the woods and onto the dinner table – a commonly eaten mushroom popular with foragers is at the heart of a project to develop a sustainable and innovative new food ingredient.
UK invests £1.4 million in boosting Food Standards Agency precision fermentation expertise
Conrad AstleyThe UK government has invested £1.4 million in a new innovation hub, enabling the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to expand its expertise in new technologies including precision fermentation.
Peter Stafford
Peter helps keep our operations running smoothly by handling day-to-day finance tasks and supporting workflow improvements at GFI Europe.
FP10 research programme: How Horizon Europe’s successor can unlock food innovation
Madeleine KoskullPolicymakers planning to shape the future of European research through FP10 – the successor to the EU’s flagship Horizon Europe programme – have a golden opportunity to capitalise on the expertise being developed by a growing network of food innovators.
Galicia invests up to €9.5 million in public-private partnership to advance plant-based infrastructure
Galicia takes a decisive step toward sustainable food production, positioning itself as a key player in plant-based protein manufacturing through a strategic alliance between the public and private sectors.
Taste is key to a successful future for plant-based food in Italy
World-renowned for its fantastic food, it's no surprise Italian expertise has a lot to offer in the development of delicious plant-based foods, here are some key insights from our Policy Manager for Italy Francesca Gallelli, following the recent ‘Alternative’ event in Milan.
