Galicia backs alternative proteins in its new biotech strategy
The Regional Government of Galicia has published its updated Biotech Strategy for 2026–2030, committing €805 million to the region’s biotech sector over the next four years. The strategy names agrifoodtech as a priority sector, specifically calling out alternative proteins as a key area to support. GFI Europe contributed to the public consultation on this strategy.
Seeing alternative proteins recognised in this way is an encouraging step towards stronger policy and funding support in the years ahead, and it opens the door to closer engagement with regional decision-makers.
The Alt Protein Project welcomed 15 new groups to its global community
The Alt Protein Project, GFI’s global network of student-led groups, has welcomed 15 new chapters, including from the University of Helsinki and the University of Manchester. That brings the network to more than 80 active groups across 21 countries.
Supported by GFI experts, students lead great initiatives like helping create courses on alternative proteins, organising conferences, raising awareness and driving research; all of which help to build the next generation of scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs working on alternative proteins.
Singapore has approved cultivated beef for commercial sale
In 2020, Singapore made history as the first country to approve the sale of cultivated meat. And now, Singapore has made history again by approving cultivated beef for commercial sale, developed by Aleph Farms. Conventional beef production is incredibly inefficient, requiring up to 100 calories of feed to produce just one calorie of beef. Singapore’s approval of cultivated beef is a significant milestone, and a clear example of what a supportive, forward-looking regulatory approach can make possible.
Biomass fermentation recognised as not ‘ultra-processed’ in the US
The Non-UPF Verified standard, a widely used standard for defining ultra-processed foods in the US, has been updated to recognise biomass fermentation as a permissible method of processing. GFI worked with the Fungi Protein Association to make the case for the change, which will mean these fermentation-derived products aren’t unfairly caught by the growing scrutiny of ultra-processed foods.
The Good Food Institute Organisation Updates:
Galicia backs alternative proteins in its new biotech strategy
The Regional Government of Galicia has published its updated Biotech Strategy for 2026–2030, committing €805 million to the region’s biotech sector over the next four years. The strategy names agrifoodtech as a priority sector, specifically calling out alternative proteins as a key area to support. GFI Europe contributed to the public consultation on this strategy.
Seeing alternative proteins recognised in this way is an encouraging step towards stronger policy and funding support in the years ahead, and it opens the door to closer engagement with regional decision-makers.
The Alt Protein Project welcomed 15 new groups to its global community
The Alt Protein Project, GFI’s global network of student-led groups, has welcomed 15 new chapters, including from the University of Helsinki and the University of Manchester. That brings the network to more than 80 active groups across 21 countries.
Supported by GFI experts, students lead great initiatives like helping create courses on alternative proteins, organising conferences, raising awareness and driving research; all of which help to build the next generation of scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs working on alternative proteins.
Singapore has approved cultivated beef for commercial sale
In 2020, Singapore made history as the first country to approve the sale of cultivated meat. And now, Singapore has made history again by approving cultivated beef for commercial sale, developed by Aleph Farms. Conventional beef production is incredibly inefficient, requiring up to 100 calories of feed to produce just one calorie of beef. Singapore’s approval of cultivated beef is a significant milestone, and a clear example of what a supportive, forward-looking regulatory approach can make possible.
Biomass fermentation recognised as not ‘ultra-processed’ in the US
The Non-UPF Verified standard, a widely used standard for defining ultra-processed foods in the US, has been updated to recognise biomass fermentation as a permissible method of processing. GFI worked with the Fungi Protein Association to make the case for the change, which will mean these fermentation-derived products aren’t unfairly caught by the growing scrutiny of ultra-processed foods.
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