As the alternative protein landscape continues to evolve, this week’s developments highlight both momentum and challenges across the sector.
From market expansions to regulatory battles, funding wins to ingredient innovations, the industry is moving fast. Whether it’s rethinking traditional staples, improving nutritional profiles, or tackling regulatory roadblocks, the question remains: how will these shifts shape the future of food?
A leading egg alternative lands in the USA, just as shortages shake the market. Will consumers embrace the swap, or will familiarity still rule the breakfast plate? Meanwhile, researchers are diving into the potential of a humble legume, asking whether it could be the key to stronger bones. And in the dairy-free space, a new zero-pecan formula arrives, promising indulgence without compromise.
Across the globe, public funding is fueling the next phase of cultivated meat, while fresh investment is backing a rising force in plant-based nutrition. But as innovation accelerates, a new regulatory storm brews—how will increased scrutiny on processing impact the sector’s momentum?
Elsewhere, a major shake-up sees a plant protein pioneer shift hands, signaling a strategic reset in the category. At the same time, innovators are working to make sugar reduction even sweeter, leveraging next-generation proteins to curb excess without sacrificing taste. Could this be the breakthrough that changes how we view sweetness?
For those fine-tuning alternative food production, fresh concepts are emerging to optimize efficiency and scale. As technology continues to refine the way we produce and process these foods, one thing is certain—change is happening fast. The question is: who’s ready to adapt?
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How Liberation Labs’ state-of-the-art facility will bridge the fermentation gap
Liberation Labs, led by Co-founder & CEO, Mark Warner, is expanding precision fermentation capacity to meet the growing demand for alt proteins. With its new facility, the company aims to revolutionize sustainable food production
How Marlow Ingredients is leading the way to a sustainable protein revolution
From its origins in the 1960s to its current B2B ventures, Marlow Foods, through its Quorn brand, has accelerated the protein transition with innovative, eco-friendly solutions for a future-focused food industry. Stephanie Jochems, Managing Director of B2B division, Marlow Ingredients, reveals how its new partnership approach could turbo-boost the shift
It’s back - bigger and better than ever before - so save the date today! The Future of Protein Production Amsterdam, set for October 29-30, 2025, at RAI Amsterdam, will bring together more than 1,000 delegates and +60 exhibitors to explore alternative protein technologies. With an agenda that includes +35 presentations and eight panels dedicated to the cultivated meat, fermentation, and plant-based sectors, this event offers networking with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors, along with a free-to-attend exhibition of cutting-edge solutions in scaling and commercialization. Preliminary Agenda and Super Early Bird Tickets will be available soon, so watch this space!
Shifting alternative proteins from animal feed to human food presents unique challenges—from regulatory approvals and sensory expectations to production scalability and consumer acceptance. This webinar brings together industry experts to explore what it takes to make this transition successfully, covering key considerations in formulation, safety, and market positioning. Whether you're an ingredient developer, food manufacturer, or investor, join us to gain valuable insights into unlocking new opportunities in alternative proteins.
In this webinar, Springboarding from feed to food: What does it take?, on Thursday 27th February 2025, sponsored by Unibio, we will bring together industry leaders, technical experts, and entrepreneurs to provide insights into overcoming technical hurdles, adapting to food-grade standards, and building consumer trust in a rapidly evolving market.
Speakers confirmed include
Eleni Ntokou, NPD, Sustainability, & Regulatory Affairs Director, Unibio
Thierry Duvanel, Director of Innovation, Bühler Group
Bryan Tracy, Co-founder & CEO, Superbrewed Food
Olivier Hartz, Chief Commercial Officer, Unibio
Hannah Lester, CEO & Principal Consultant, Atova Regulatory Consulting
Céline Schiff-Deb, Chief Scientific Officer, MISTA by Givaudan
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable strategies for bridging the gap between R&D and commercialization.
Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from a panel of experts and interact through a Q&A session.
🎙️💡 Listen to the latest episode now! In this In this episode, Ryan Kromhout, Manager of KROHNE’s Global Food Industry Division, discusses the role of advanced measurement solutions in optimizing plant-based protein production. He highlights how precise, real-time measurement tools—such as inline flow meters and density analyzers—can streamline production processes, ensuring consistency and quality while reducing waste.🎙️💡
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