The alternative proteins market – encompassing cultivated meat, plant-based and fermented proteins – was projected to be worth over $20 billion in 2025. Here, we examine some of the animal-free alt-proteins poised for growth.

Recipe kit and ready meal brand Grubby has added a further seven dishes to its frozen ready meal line-up, which debuted last year following the company’s acquisition of Allplants’ recipes.

Food-tech start-up Cosaic has announced a successful $6 million seed funding round, led by DSM-Firmenich’s investment arm, to accelerate scale-up of its yeast fermentation platform.

UK dairy-free brand The Coconut Collab has expanded its portfolio with the launch of Natural Kefir, designed for consumers prioritising their gut health.

A new report, from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Meteorological Organization, highlights the major risk posed by the rise of extreme heat events.

Swiss food-tech start-up Planetary has successfully raised around $28 million to support the growth of its global fermentation platform.

Solar Foods has been granted a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office covering the production process of its protein ingredient Solein.

Beyond Meat – otherwise known as Beyond The Plant Protein Company – has announced the nationwide roll-out of its new Beyond Breakfast Sausage line-up at major US retailers.

Scientists at Heriot-Watt University are exploring next-generation vegan cheese designed to tackle high saturated fat content.