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Welcome to ProVeg’s dedicated space for food system innovators. Here you’ll find actionable insights, expert guides, market research, case studies, and professional recommendations, all in one easy-to-use place. Explore the latest trends, tools, and news from across the alternative protein industry, supporting your journey to becoming a more sustainable business.

plant-rich europe. An audience in a conference room faces a stage with two speakers and a large screen displaying the text A Call to Action for Protein Diversification in Europe.

Plant-Rich Europe: a united call to reshape the future of food retail

Retailers and civil society organizations gather in Berlin for the launch of the Plant-Rich…

Growing the Future

How indigenous crops can transform food security and nutrition in Africa Africa’s food…

A hand holds a pack of Beyond Meat Italian Style Plant-Based Meatballs in front of a shop shelf stocked with the same product. The packaging highlights 19g protein per serving and notes that it contains no soya or gluten.

Why protein diversification belongs on every retailer’s agenda

Why the balance between plant- and animal-based protein matters more than ever Retailers…

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Protein Production in the EU: Policies, Gaps, and Opportunities.

As the urgency to adapt our food systems grows, protein diversification becomes an increasingly…

plant-based labelling vote. A frying pan with grilled vegan sausages, a chunky tomato-lentil sauce, and green pesto, next to a Like Meat Like Sausage soya-based sausage packet on a rustic wooden surface.

EU agrees new rules on plant-based food names, but ‘veggie burgers’ remain safe

New restrictions could impact innovation and competitiveness After months of debate, EU…

A nurse hands a plate with a banana and an orange, along with a bowl of soup, to a smiling patient sitting up in a hospital bed, wearing a blue gown. The background shows hospital equipment.

The default for health: why hospitals are moving towards plant-based menus

The future of healthcare catering Across public catering, alternative proteins are gaining…

A display of assorted cakes, including “Black Velvet,” “Spiced Carrot + Orange,” “Decadent Vegan Chocolate,” and “Vegan Carrot,” arranged on wooden crates and covered with glass domes in a cosy café setting.

What’s driving demand for plant-based desserts

What the latest data tells us about demand, formats, and growth opportunities Once considered…

Ultra-Processed or Ultra-Confused? A Data Sheet for Evidence-Based Choices on UPFs

Ultra-processed foods are often discussed as a single undistinct group, despite large differences…