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Beef and lamb receive 580 times more in EU subsidies than legumes, study finds
Figures released by charity Foodrise have revealed that beef and lamb received an estimated 580 times more common agricultural policy subsidies from the European Union than legumes in 2020.
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.
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.
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.
Protein Industries Canada announces additional $10.9m for crop genomics and AI programmes
Protein Industries Canada has announced additional funding to help strengthen Canada’s plant-based ingredient supply chain through genomics and artificial intelligence programmes.
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.
Konscious Foods receives CAD 5m investment from Canadian government
Plant-based seafood company Konscious Foods has received a CAD 5m (approx. $3.5m) investment from the government of Canada.
UK government has invested £75m in alternative protein innovation, GFI finds
The Good Food Institute conducted the assessment to evaluate progress made on establishing a robust alt-protein ecosystem in the country.
Denmark confirms details of world-first tax on agricultural emissions, commits to long-term plant-based food advocacy
Denmark has solidified its plans to introduce a world-first tax on agricultural emissions, including greenhouse gases emitted by livestock.
Danish government allocates DKK 15bn to green innovation, including DKK 0.5bn for food and agriculture
Denmark’s government will allocate at least DKK 500m to green research and innovation within the food and agriculture industry until 2030.
Cauldron backed by Queensland government to build ‘first-of-its-kind’ precision fermentation facility
Cauldron Ferm is being supported by the Queensland government to develop a ‘first-of-its-kind’ precision fermentation facility.
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