This week, we begin in the Nordics, where a forward-looking national strategy sets out a clear path to unlock a €1 billion (US$1.06 billion) cellular agriculture export market. With coordinated action across regulation, research, and investment, it could place this country at the heart of Europe’s future food system.
Staying on the theme of resilience, one ingredients specialist has developed a wheat-based egg replacer to support bakers grappling with a stubborn supply chain crisis. It’s a timely solution that also taps into broader demand for cost-effective, plant-based functionality.
Elsewhere in Europe, Berlin’s new coalition government has pledged support for the alternative protein space, signaling a potentially stronger political framework for innovation in Germany’s capital.
The protein diversification story continues with the opening of a new pulse processing plant designed to scale more sustainable production from farm to factory. It’s a boost for ingredient innovation and local value chains alike.
Meanwhile, a national policy ambition has been outlined to position one country as a global biotechnology leader by 2040. With the right conditions in place, this could reshape how the world views European leadership in food and agtech.
Over in Southern Europe, regulators are experimenting with a different approach—introducing a sandbox to fast-track food and agriculture innovation. Could this flexible framework help new technologies reach the market faster?
And finally, a well-known founder is back with a fresh venture, this time aiming to bring fungi-based foods straight to consumers. With growing interest in fermentation-based products, this D2C move is one to watch.
To stay ahead of the curve in the world of alternative protein production, you can follow us on LinkedIn for daily updates and breaking news. In the meantime, we hope you have another amazing week!
Form follows function
Louise Davis meets the food-tech specialists who are working to advance the fortification and functionality of plant-based proteins in a bid to meet rising consumer demands for better nutrition and versatility
Innovation and sustainability in food: Building a resilient, net-zero future
CPI’s Kris Wadrop explores the practicalities, potential, and pitfalls of building a resilient, sustainable food system – from scaling to navigating regulatory challenges and leveraging AI for innovation
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 are available now!
Join us for an another free-to-attend webinar session, this time sponsored by Xylem Lab Solutions and Gerhardt Analytical Systems, as we put analytics in action to unravel some of the most complex challenges in alternative protein production: how to accurately measure, standardize, and optimize nutritional and functional profiles across emerging protein sources. Whether you're working with plant-based, microbial, algal, cell-cultivated, or precision fermentation proteins, the journey from lab bench to label claim is far from straightforward.
In this expert-led panel, we'll dive into:
✅ Why traditional protein measurement methods may fall short for next-gen ingredients
✅ The growing demand for robust, reproducible analytics in regulatory submissions and quality assurance
✅ How analytical tools can unlock consistency, safety, and functionality at scale
With insights from leading scientists and technical specialists, this is your chance to get practical guidance, hear case studies, and ask the questions that matter.
🔍 Key takeaways:
✅ Learn how to select the right analytical tools for your protein type
✅ Understand how analytics impact product development, compliance, and go-to-market speed
✅ Discover what’s next in automation
Previous webinars have filled up fast – and this one is no exception. Reserve your seat now to avoid missing out!
💬 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! This week, in Springboarding from feed to food: What does it take?, experts from across the alternative protein sector explore the challenges and opportunities of transitioning from feed-grade to food-grade production. Industry leaders share insights on optimizing fermentation and downstream processing, navigating complex regulatory landscapes, and attracting strategic investment to scale production.🎙️💡
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