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EU Biotech Act’s exclusion of novel foods from regulatory sandbox is a ‘missed opportunity for food innovation,’ GFI says
The Good Food Institute Europe has welcomed the European Commission’s new Biotech Act, but said it marks a ‘missed opportunity’ for food innovation due to its exclusion of novel foods from its regulatory sandbox scheme.
UK government urged to invest £150m in alternative protein innovation
The Good Food Institute Europe is calling on the UK government to bolster its commitment to alternative proteins by investing £150 million as part of the National Food Strategy.
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.
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.
Editor’s view: Is meat mimicking over?
With alt-meat industry leaders moving away from imitation while tofu and tempeh sales are going strong, could this transition toward more ‘natural’ proteins be signalling the beginning of a new era?
The Good Food Institute appoints former Rainforest Alliance head Nigel Sizer as new CEO
The Good Food Institute (GFI) has announced that Nigel Sizer – a climate and public health expert and former head of the Rainforest Alliance – will be joining as its new chief executive on 26 August.
EU unveils €350m plan to boost food innovation through fermentation technologies
The European Commission has announced a new strategy aimed at establishing the EU as a global leader in life sciences, with a strong focus on food innovation.
UK government commits £184m to scaling up engineering biology infrastructure, including alt-protein development
The UK government has announced its Digital & Technology Sector Plan as part of its broader Industrial Strategy, including a £184m Engineering Biology Scale-up Infrastructure Programme to build and upgrade facilities.
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.
New guide aims to tackle misconceptions about ultra-processed plant-based meat alternatives
A new guide, published by the Good Food Institute and the Physicians Association for Nutrition, aims to tackle misconceptions about ultra-processed foods and clarify the role of plant-based meat in healthy, sustainable diets.
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.
UK government invests £1.4m in expanding precision fermentation expertise
The UK has invested £1.4m into a new innovation hub, aiming to enable the Food Standards Agency to broaden its expertise in new food-tech.
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