On April 17th, 2024, the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) unveiled a study titled “Alternative Protein Sources for Food and Feed.” The EPRS study aims to assess the current state and prospects of protein production globally and in the EU, with a focus on conventional and alternative protein sources.
Last year, our Association was actively involved in discussions around this topic and was interviewed by the authors of the EPRS study, providing valuable insights to MEPs on complementary proteins like cultivated meat or seafood.
We believe this study provides a detailed, robust, and impartial overview of complementary proteins, drawing from scientific literature and structured interviews, which is itself a significant milestone in a debate often marred by polarization. We’re thrilled to see the study’s endorsement of complementary proteins and its suggestions for fostering their growth in Europe and eagerly look forward to the EU protein strategy.
As newcomers in the protein market, we understand there may be questions about our members’ products., We are committed to transparency and information-sharing and anticipate that forthcoming approvals in the EU – hopefully, shortly – will address any lingering doubts.
Despite common beliefs, the results of a recent GFI Europe survey challenge the notion that consumer acceptance is a major obstacle to the development of cultivated proteins, revealing that, in countries like Germany and Austria, nearly two-thirds of respondents support giving consumers the choice to eat cultivated meat once it’s approved.