alternative protein

London research hub to focus on development and commercialisation of alternative proteins that can reduce environmental footprint of food production

Dutch plant-based meat firm expands food services in 13 European countries, including new offerings with Leonardo Hotels, All Star Lanes, and Compass Group

Emerging alternative protein products could cut global food system's environmental footprint, particularly in high and middle-income countries, UN report finds

Co-founder of alternative proteins restauranteur Leo Taylor discusses taking 'bad meat' off the table, capitalising on brand 'talkability' at a debut pop-up, and the importance of finding 'hardcore fans'

Provider of insect-based ingredients confirms restaurant offering cricket-based dishes is to open in London later this month

New analysis of the nascent alternative seafood market analysis from McKinsey comes as latest Good Fish Guide reveals continuing plight of UK fisheries

Industry group calls on government to invest £78m a year in plant-based and cultivated meat research and development through to 2030

Fresh funding round to help Dutch food tech firm launch first cultivated meat range from next year

But fast-expanding industry warns public research funding is not being matched by coherent policy strategy to accelerate development of crucial low carbon sector

New market data suggests sales of many plant-based alternative foods have contracted over the past year, but the sector remains bullish that long term growth can be restored