Research & Scientific Studies

Japanese conglomerate Ajinomoto has developed a plant-derived transferrin protein alternative that can significantly lower culture media costs for cultivated meat production. In its bid to drive down the cost of producing cultivated…
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In interviews with the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein, industry stakeholders lay out the challenges faced by the US market for alternative proteins, and the best ways to address them. Alternative proteins are at a "critical…
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Alternative protein think tank the Good Food Institute has released its State of the Industry reports for 2025, covering plant-based, fermentation-derived and cultivated proteins. People across the world bought more plant-based meat and…
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South Korea's science ministry has selected Kookmin University's project to engineer food-grade yeast for precision fermentation in the 2026 Basic Research Program. The South Korean government has recognised precision fermentation as a…
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Cultivated meat is significantly more environmentally friendly than conventional animal proteins like beef or pork, according to a new peer-reviewed study. The argument for cultivated meat is undeniable on the animal rights front, but…
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Finland's plant-forward nutrition guidelines have spurred increased intake of whole-food proteins like tofu and legumes, with meat reduction the most popular dietary change. In November 2024, the Finnish Food Authority updated its…
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Products that blend dairy with plant-based ingredients are preferred over 100% vegan formats in taste tests, but these 'balanced proteins' lag in purchase intention. Here's how they can close the gap. After a breakout year in 2025,…
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Europe's plant-based food market grew by 5% from 2024-25, reaching €16.3B in value as several products outpaced animal proteins – but it still makes up a fraction of the region's food and drink sales. Demand for plant-based food…
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Private-label products make up the majority of blended protein launches in the Netherlands, which are 4.4% cheaper on average than meat and dairy, according to a new analysis. Whether it's the local grocer or the Grand Prix, blended…
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Replacing processed meat with plant-based analogues – even if they're ultra-processed – has been found to increase fibre and reduce saturated fat intake in two new UK studies. The outcry over the omnipresence of ultra-processed…
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Novonesis has partnered with the Technical University of Denmark's Bright hub to transform waste CO2 into sustainable protein as part of the Acetate Consortium backed by the Gates and Novo Nordisk Foundations. As gas protein gains…
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Japanese vegan egg producer Umami United has partnered with the Tokyo Denki University on a research project to recreate the functionality of eggs with plant-based ingredients. Whether it's okonomiyaki or soufflé pancakes, some of…
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Nestlé has teamed up with the United Nations University to establish the World Food Academy 4 Sustainable Food Systems, which aims to support youth in the future food sector, particularly in the Global South. The world's largest food…
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The Dutch Research Council has awarded €4.1M ($4.7M) to three cellular agriculture research projects looking to scale up cultivated meat and precision-fermented foods. Extending its role as one of Europe's future food leaders, the…
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Amid CSIRO's financial challenges, the Australian national science agency has decided to end work on food ingredients and processing, but reaffirms that agrifood will continue being one of its largest units. One of Australia's most…
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Instant noodle pioneer Samyang Foods has opened a research facility dedicated to plant-based food in the Netherlands, with protein and functional foods among its focus areas. The company behind Buldak ramen is looking to accelerate the…
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Plant-based barista milks and coffee creamers have closed the flavour gap with dairy, though the average non-dairy product still has some way to go. Price and protein wins, meanwhile, will be key to the category's future. In the US, 83%…
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University of Queensland's Dr David Fechner outlines the behavioural science project he's working on, as part of a fellowship funded by the Australian government. Each year, the Australian government awards 50 prestigious Early Career…
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The EU's scientific advisory board has outlined critical measures to curb agricultural emissions and meet its climate goals, including the removal of livestock subsidies and encouraging plant-based diets. A shift from meat-heavy diets…
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Italy's consumer base for plant-based meat, dairy and other products has expanded by nearly 11% in the last three years, with health at the forefront of the shift. Italians love their polpette, salsicce and salame – and not just the…
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Supportive policies for alternative proteins are one of the most effective ways to curb biodiversity loss, but a high level of funding is needed. In January, the UK government declared biodiversity loss a threat to its national…
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