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Research & development
EU invests €2.2m into project to accelerate plant-based food adoption
The European Union (EU) has invested €2.2 million into a project to encourage the growth and adoption of plant-based food across Europe.
Food Frontier report calls for investment in Australian plant protein ingredient industry
A report by alternative protein think tank Food Frontier is calling for investment in a national plant protein ingredient industry in Australia, highlighting several key recommendations for the Australian government.
New report from The Food Foundation calls on food industry to address biodiversity loss
A new report, published by UK food system charity The Food Foundation, is calling on the food industry to address biodiversity loss – warning of higher economic costs in the long term if this crisis is ignored.
GEA opens new technology centre in Wisconsin to advance alternative protein production
GEA Group has inaugurated a $20m New Food Application and Technology Centre in Janesville, Wisconsin, US, aimed at enhancing the scalability of alternative protein production.
Research: European consumers ‘ready for yeast oil’ as sustainable palm oil alternative
An independent consumer acceptance study commissioned by NoPalm Ingredients has found that yeast oil is significantly more liked than palm oil as an ingredient in Germany and France.
Report: Consumers want more protein from diverse plant sources and better flavour
A new report published by ADM explores the trends shaping alternative protein innovation, revealing surging demand for greater protein intake and expanded formats with emphasis on ‘wholesome’ ingredients.
ProVeg report highlights potential of targeted nutrition improvements in plant-based seafood
ProVeg International has published a report highlighting how smart formulation of plant-based seafood alternatives can meet consumers’ nutritional needs while reducing pressure on marine ecosystems.
Private label products are driving plant-based retail sales growth across several European countries, GFI reports
The Good Food Institute Europe has analysed Circana retail sales data for six European countries, finding that rising plant-based sales volumes are being largely driven by private label product growth.
Research study unlocks new functional F&B potential through Xampla’s microencapsulation technology
A new peer-reviewed study has shown how bio-based materials start-up Xampla’s novel plant protein microcapsules protect fat-soluble active ingredients through simulated digestion, through to the intestinal phase.
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