Research & development
New global report reveals top markets for plant-based innovation
A new report from The Vegan Society, unveiled today (2 January 2026) for Veganuary, offers insights into how vegan diets are shaping global culture and F&B industry innovation.
Researchers achieve world-first indoor cultivation breakthrough for edamame
A joint research team from Hosei University and the University of Tokyo has successfully grown edamame in an artificial-light plant factory for the first time.
New report from investors calls for companies to diversify their protein sources
A new report from investor network FAIRR calls on food companies to diversify their protein sources away from animal proteins in order to effectively meet consumer demand.
Paleo plans ‘refocus’ of operations and staff reduction
Paleo, a food-tech start-up developing animal-free heme proteins for plant-based meat and seafood, has announced a strategic refocus of its operations amid challenging market conditions.
GFI APAC joins forces with World FoodTech Council to accelerate alt-protein innovation
The Good Food Institute (GFI) Asia Pacific has initiated a partnership with South Korea’s World FoodTech Council, focused on accelerating domestic alternative protein innovation.
New network formed in UK to lead climate-resilient crop research
A new network, led by the University of Southampton in the UK, aims to identify opportunities and barriers to growing more climate-resilient crops for the nation’s food supply.
Centre for Alternate Protein Research launched at University of Hyderabad’s Aspire-BioNest
A new Centre for Alternate Protein Research has been inaugurated in India at Aspire-BioNest, the University of Hyderabad’s life sciences bioincubator.
European alternative protein research has tripled since 2020, report finds
New analysis reveals that the number of studies published on plant-based foods, cultivated meat and fermentation has tripled over the past five years.
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