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Research & development
Report: European alternative protein investment hits $509m, but sector remains immature
In a year marked by significant growth, European alternative protein companies attracted nearly $509 million (€470 million) in investment during 2024, reflecting a 23% increase from the previous year.
“Food processing should not be seen as exclusively harmful”: Study explores impact of processing on biochemical composition of plant-based foods
Researchers in Finland have examined how different food processing methods affect the biochemical composition of plant-based food products.
FAO publishes new report on precision fermentation and food safety
The report explores the transformative potential of precision fermentation in food production while addressing food safety considerations.
Texture is the key opportunity to improve taste of meat alternatives – but mimicking not the main priority, report reveals
Nectar, a non-profit organisation aiming to accelerate the alt-protein transition, has launched its new 'Taste of the industry 2025' report.
GFI finds European alt-protein patents have increased by 960% in ten years
Plant-based foods dominated alt-protein innovation, with nearly 4,000 patents published in this area since 2015.
Study: Alternative proteins could generate €65bn and 250,000 jobs for Germany by 2045
A recent analysis supported by GFI Europe highlights the substantial economic potential of alternative proteins in Germany.
UK alt-protein centres sign MoU to drive innovation and address scale-up challenges
Four UK alt-protein centres have come together under an MoU, aiming to drive innovation and tackle common challenges for the sector.
Heura Foods inaugurates new innovation lab, plans to file six new patents
Heura Foods has inaugurated a new innovation laboratory in Barcelona, and plans to file six new technology patents this year.
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