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ADM Meats | Mar 2026
Research & development
Report: Consumers want more protein from diverse plant sources and better flavour
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.

Research & development
ProVeg report highlights potential of targeted nutrition improvements in plant-based seafood
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.

Research & development
Private label products are driving plant-based retail sales growth across several European countries, GFI reports
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 & development
Research study unlocks new functional F&B potential through Xampla’s microencapsulation technology
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.

Research & development
Report: European alternative protein investment hits $509m, but sector remains immature
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.

Research & development
“Food processing should not be seen as exclusively harmful”: Study explores impact of processing on biochemical composition of plant-based foods
“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.

Research & development
FAO publishes new report on precision fermentation and food safety
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.

Research & development
Texture is the key opportunity to improve taste of meat alternatives – but mimicking not the main priority, report reveals
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.

Food
GFI finds European alt-protein patents have increased by 960% in ten years
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.

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