Alt Protein

The number of Europeans who say they eat sustainably has dropped to 46%, despite calls for the bloc's citizens to cut back on meat and dairy. Over the last year, several countries in Europe have revised their national dietary guidelines…
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Food and climate tech investors remained cautious with their cash in 2024, as funding for alternative protein dipped, investments failed to align with emissions impact, and women founders were sidelined yet again. The venture sector is…
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After revolutionising vegan cheese, Miyoko Schinner is leveraging her decades-long experience to teach everything plant-based at all nine University of California campuses. Longtime animal rights activist, vegan dairy entrepreneur and…
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The founders of London-based startup Omni – which makes plant-based pet food – bagged £75,000 from two investors on Dragons' Den UK last night. Plant-based food continues to succeed on the small screen, with dog food maker Omni becoming…
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Unlike its rivals, Canada's agrifood tech sector is built on public investment, which leaves a "venture capital gap" – and Trump tariffs threaten to further complicate things. Plant proteins, functional foods, and food waste solutions…
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Juicy Marbles, known for its plant-based whole cuts, has released Meaty Meat, a high-protein, high-fibre lamb analogue in the US. Slovenian plant-based meat maker Juicy Marbles is building on its North American launch with a new marbled…
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The UK is no longer at risk of falling behind other countries in the protein transition, thanks to a collective outlay of £75M in future food innovation. But more can be done in the upcoming food strategy. As the Labour government…
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In our new interview series, we quiz future food investors about the solutions that excite them the most, their favourite climate-forward restaurant, and what they look for in successful founders. Andrew D Ive is the General Managing…
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Dutch cultivated meat pioneer Mosa Meat has filed a dossier for regulatory approval in Switzerland a day after surpassing its crowdfunding goal of €1.5M ($1.56M) in just 24 minutes. Mosa Meat, the company known for producing the world's…
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London-based Meatly's cultivated chicken has debuted at Pets At Home in the UK, as part of a hybrid dog treat made by vegan pet food startup The Pack. British pet owners can now buy cultivated chicken for their furry friends, in what is…
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Our weekly column rounds up the latest sustainable food innovation news. This week, Future Food Quick Bites covers Eleven Madison Park's new vegan hot honey and Kite Hill's post-Veganuary dairy-free campaign. New products and launches …
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A new study suggests that plant-based meat analogues are more attractive to consumers when they're cheaper than conventional options – taste may not matter as much. Americans prefer beef, falafel and veggie burgers over plant-based…
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By Sophie Attwood, Sebastian Isbanner and David Fechner New research: targeted messaging can encourage both plant-based and meat eaters to select more plant-based meals on online food ordering platforms. One of the first facts…
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Contrary to recent polls about a disconnect between sustainability and dietary change, a new survey has found that 52% of Europeans are changing the way they eat for the climate. More than half (52%) of consumers in Europe have made…
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Self-heating vegan Hanwoo beef, plant-based octopus legs and Beyond Lamb were among the winners of the 2025 ProVeg Food Innovation Challenge. Student-led teams across Asia-Pacific have won big at the fifth edition of the ProVeg Food…
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The FDA has proposed new front-of-pack labelling rules for packaged foods, which would highlight saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars – could it be a boon for plant-based meat? Would a "high saturated fat" label deter you from buying…
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In our new interview series, we quiz future food investors about the solutions that excite them the most, their favourite climate-forward restaurant, and what they look for in successful founders. Stephanie Dorsey is a Founding Partner…
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Californian cultivated meat pioneer Upside Foods is aiming to launch chicken shreds – its second product – in the US by year-end. Despite its legal battle against Florida's leaders and an uncertain political landscape around…
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Our weekly column rounds up the latest sustainable food innovation news. This week, Future Food Quick Bites covers two new dairy-free coffee creamers, Hellmann's social media prank, and Oato's launch of fresh oat milks at Sainsbury's. …
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The French government's proposed labelling ban on plant-based meat products has been cancelled by its top court, echoing a similar decision by its EU counterpart. Veggie burgers are here to stay – yet again. A long-running saga in…
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The US Department of Energy has invested $9.7M in three alternative protein projects to decarbonise the food sector and improve industrial productivity. Microbial proteins, fibre-spun vegan meat, and animal-free lactoferrin all became…
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