All Proteins & alternative proteins articles – Page 2
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NewsUS resets dietary guidelines, backing more protein and fewer ultra-processed foods
New US dietary guidelines prioritise protein and whole foods while urging Americans to cut highly processed foods in major nutrition reset.
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NewsMorrisons and Applied Nutrition launch GLP-1 friendly ready meal range
Morrisons partners with Applied Nutrition on a landmark licensing deal, launching 53 high-protein products including the UK’s first GLP-1 friendly supermarket ready meals.
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NewsFungi fed on plant remnants produce high-quality protein to fortify plant-based diets
New study shows fungi grown on plant remnants produce high-quality protein to fortify plant-based diets and reduce nutrient deficiency risks.
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NewsMost comprehensive study to date maps health benefits and risks of plant-based diets for children
New research explores how plant-based diets affect children’s health, revealing heart benefits alongside risks of nutrient deficiencies without careful planning.
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NewsMPs and Paul McCartney back letter opposing EU plant-based meat naming ban
Cross-party MPs and Paul McCartney urge EU to drop plant-based naming ban, warning it risks confusion, higher costs and climate progress.
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NewsFSA and FSS issue first safety guidance for lab-grown meat market
New UK safety guidance sets clear expectations for lab-grown meat, defining evidence requirements and regulatory standards ahead of future product approvals.
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NewsEU bioeconomy strategy 2025 sets sights on sustainable growth
The European Union has launched its 2025 bioeconomy strategy to drive sustainable growth, circular practices, and innovation. Explore how biotechnology and fermentation can help companies scale efficiently while supporting environmental goals.
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WebinarThe science of next-gen ingredients: fermentation, formulation and function
The webinar explored how fermentation-driven innovation and advanced formulation science are shaping the next generation of functional food ingredients, with insights from leading R&D and applications experts.
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NewsAKA Foods secures $17.2 million seed funding to launch world’s first secure AI system for food innovation
AKA Foods has secured $17.2 million in seed funding to launch AKA Studio, a secure AI platform transforming food product formulation. By combining sensory data, R&D insights and intelligent AI assistants, the system accelerates innovation cycles, supports clean-label reformulation, and helps food companies bring healthier, more sustainable products to market ...
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ArticleDenmark shows the way: why the UK’s food strategy must prioritise plants
Reflecting on the UK’s opportunity to reinvigorate the health of its food industry, Jenny Canham shares the inspirational progress that Denmark has made in switching its focus to plant-based.
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ArticleSilkworm Pupae as a sustainable, nutritious and scalable alternative protein source for pet food
Loopworm’s co-founder Ankit Alok Bagaria shares why silkworm pupae are the solution the pet food industry has been looking for.
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ReportGuide to testing: precision, protection and progress in food manufacturing
Across the global food sector, testing has evolved from a procedural requirement to a cornerstone of trust. The Guide to testing shows how experts are tackling digital threats, ensuring product safety, and building resilient systems that protect consumers while accelerating novel food approvals.
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NewsGEA’s NiSoMate® becomes an essential compliance tool as EU waste directive comes into force
With the EU’s revised Waste Framework Directive now in effect, food and beverage manufacturers face new legal obligations to cut processing waste. GEA’s NiSoMate® delivers real-time, in-line quality control to help producers meet sustainability targets while reducing costly product losses.
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NewsBeyond Meat expands Walmart availability with new value pack
Beyond Meat is expanding at Walmart, launching the new Beyond Burger 6-Pack and bringing popular plant-based products to over 2,000 stores, offering shoppers affordable, high-protein alternatives to traditional meat.
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Newsdsm-firmenich and Bayer partner to advance sustainability in animal protein footprinting
Bayer and dsm-firmenich have announced a partnership to improve sustainability in animal agriculture, combining Sustell™ footprinting technology with crop-level carbon data to reduce the environmental impact of animal protein production.
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NewsGlobal innovation in meat alternatives slows as patent filings fall
New data shows global patent filings for plant-based and cultivated meat alternatives are falling, following years of rapid growth worldwide.
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NewsSaveggy pilots edible plant-based coating to replace plastic in fresh produce
Swedish start-up Saveggy has developed an edible, plant-based coating for cucumbers, offering a sustainable alternative to plastic packaging. Backed by EIT Food, the company is piloting the solution with ICA and Odlarna, with plans to expand across Europe.
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NewsCambridge scientist shares labelling strategy to Greggs stakeholders to accelerate plant-based uptake
A Cambridge researcher claims Greggs could more than double sales of its vegan sausage roll by highlighting protein content, not carbon labels.
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NewsStarbucks Protein Lattes: new high-protein drinks hit US stores
Starbucks is entering the functional beverage space with Protein Lattes and Protein Cold Foam drinks in the US, providing up to 36 grams of protein per grande and a range of flavours from Vanilla to Banana Cream Matcha.
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NewsFSA launches precision fermentation innovation research programme
The new innovation research programme aims to accelerate regulatory support for precision fermentation and other emerging food technologies.