EU Research Strategy Ignores Funding for Alternative Protein Despite Scale-Up Goals
The European Commission’s new strategy for food research and innovation highlights the potential of alternative proteins and fermentation to address…
EIT Food report: Overcoming consumer scepticism in biotechnology foods
A recent report from EIT Food highlights that the primary challenge for biotechnology-derived proteins is not technological development, but consumer…
Why China is Leveraging Pharma Factories to Establish Its Future Food Leadership
China is repurposing its existing pharmaceutical and fermentation manufacturing infrastructure to produce alternative proteins. This transition is driven by a…
Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein Kicks Off Equity-Free Future Food Accelerator
The Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein and Imperial College London have launched a 12-month accelerator program to assist food technology…
India Spotlights Regulatory Reform in $691M Bioeconomy Plan, With Smart Proteins in Focus
The Indian government, through its policy think tank Niti Aayog, has released a ten-year roadmap to expand the national bioeconomy.…
Seeking alt-meat’s product-market-technology fit
The alternative meat industry currently struggles to compete with conventional meat due to a focus on theoretical innovation rather than…
After the cultivated meat crash, who’s still standing?
The cultivated meat industry is currently facing significant financial and operational challenges following a period of high expectations. After a…
Diversifying Europe’s protein supply could cut emissions and reliance on imported feed
A new report from the European Environment Agency examines the environmental and strategic implications of Europe’s current protein consumption. While…
Anterra raises $100m for Fund III as AI appetite in agriculture defies investment downturn
Anterra Capital has secured 100 million dollars for its third fund, which aims to reach a total of 200 million…
£320m alternative protein investment at risk in EU alignment
The United Kingdom has invested over £320 million to establish itself as a leader in novel food technologies, including lab-grown…