From the breakfast table to the future of the dairy aisle, this week’s round-up showcases just how quickly the protein landscape is evolving.
We begin in the UK, where a well-known plant-based egg brand has finally cracked the market, giving consumers a sustainable, cholesterol-free alternative for everything from scrambled eggs to baking. It’s a move that not only broadens choice but also signals growing mainstream appetite for plant-based staples.
Shifting from products to policy, a leading physicians’ group is urging greater scrutiny of animal products in an upcoming health report, pushing for dietary guidance that better reflects modern research on nutrition and disease prevention. Could we see a shift in how health authorities talk about protein sources?
On the ingredients front, a milestone has been reached with the first commercial-scale production of a fava protein boasting more than 90% purity – opening new doors for clean-label, allergen-friendly formulations. At the same time, a tempeh producer has secured fresh funding to ramp up international expansion, aiming to make this ancient Indonesian staple a modern-day protein powerhouse.
In the USA, a state-of-the-art facility has officially opened its doors, tripling protein production capacity for a fast-growing company and paving the way for larger-scale supply to food manufacturers. And in the world of cellular agriculture, collaboration is the name of the game – one cultivated meat producer has joined forces with a tech partner to accelerate scale-up, while another landmark partnership is set to launch the world’s first cell-based dairy products.
Innovation, investment, and collaboration are all on the menu this week. The question is – where will the next big leap come from?
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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 Early Bird Tickets are available now!
Join us on 28 August 2025 at 1pm London / 2pm Berlin / 8am New York City, for another free-to-attend webinar: From Tech to Table: Making Plant Protein Work for Real Food and Real Consumers in partnership with Happy Plant Protein.
Plant protein is evolving fast – but are we making it too complicated? Join us for a practical look at the next wave of plant-based innovation, where the focus is shifting to taste, cost, and simplicity. From streamlined processing to functional ingredients that don’t overpromise, we’ll explore what it really takes to make great food, at scale.
📌 What we’ll cover:
✅ Why fewer processing steps can mean better sustainability, trust & margins
✅ What manufacturers actually want from next-gen proteins
✅ Can less-refined ingredients still deliver on taste and nutrition?
✅ What consumers expect – and how not to overengineer it
🔍 Featuring:
✅ Industry experts in R&D, manufacturing & consumer insights
✅ A look at Happy Plant Protein’s flour-to-protein breakthrough
✅ A panel packed with real-world know-how
💬 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, Michelle Lu, Founder & CEO of Novel Farms, outlines a pragmatic, first-principles approach to reducing the cost of cultivated meat. With a sharp focus on cost, flavor, and scalability, Novel Farms aims to unlock the full potential of cultivated meat while staying grounded in commercial reality. 🎙️💡
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