Lab Grown Meat to Outgrow Plant Meat by 2040
According to the World Economic Forum, by 2040 Cultured Meat and Conventional Meat will be almost neck to neck with conventional meat catering to 40% of the demand and cultured meat to nearly 35%. Even though plant-based meat has established a market for itself, how is it possible to claim that cultured meat will outgrow […]
How AI, Precision Fermentation, and Bioprocessing will Transform Alternate Protein in 2026
Shinsegae Food Co. Ltd. researchers have discovered how to use AI to develop mutant microbial strains that produce higher-protein meat alternatives. Others, like Air Protein Inc., have created methods to leverage CO2 in feedstock to increase protein yields. In addition to yield optimization, new texturization methods have emerged to enhance the mouthfeel of vegan meat […]
Who’s Leading the Alternative Proteins Industry?
Alterations in consumer behavior and an increased interest in alternative protein sources have paved the way for expansion in the alternative protein industry. Furthermore, in 2021, the global alternative proteins market was valued at $14.76 billion and is expected to grow and reach $37.64 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 11.1%. In 2021, North […]
Is Chocolate Really Evolving Into A Superfood?
Cocoa prices have been rapidly rising since 2024 due to global supply shortages. The main reasons are climate adversities in key regions like West Africa and structural farming vulnerabilities. JP Morgan’s analysis shows that these price pressures will remain high through 2025 as well. Brands are rethinking pricing strategies to manage costs while appealing to […]
Cocoa-Free Chocolate Is Out Of R&D Labs And Ready To Fool Your Taste Buds
Cocoa is at a breaking point. Climate change, crop diseases like the black pod, and supply chain instability have driven cocoa prices to an all-time high of $12,906 per metric ton. At the same time, aging cocoa trees, concerns about forced labor, and looming regulations such as the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) are reshaping sourcing […]