Global Insights: USA Alternative Proteins

10:00-12:00 EST | 07:00 – 09:00 PST   

About the event

Join this Global Insights webinar to network with others in the alternative proteins and sustainable food sector. During this event, we will focus on:

• The US innovation landscape, including the related challenges and opportunities around functional and fortified foods, and personal nutrition.
• The alternative proteins market dynamics, consumer trends and UK-USA food production technology capabilities.
• Discovering the key players, collaborative programmes and partnership opportunities to support UK organisations to enter the US market.
• Learning about the US policy and regulations in the alternative protein sector.

Who should attend?

The event is essential for stakeholders in the food technology industry including those focusing on developing alternative food sources. This includes, technology developers, policymakers, regulatory authorities, and anyone interested in the future of food and sustainability.

Why is the UK & USA alternative proteins market important?

The global alternative proteins sector has seen significant growth in recent years fuelled by increasing customer awareness of sustainability, health, and animal welfare. With plant-based alternatives to meat and dairy becoming increasingly accessible, the global alternative proteins market is expected to reach $55 billion by 2032.

In the UK, there has been a surge in start-ups focused on innovative protein sources such as cultured meat, plant-based foods, mycoprotein and the use of fermentation to produce high-value protein alternatives. The strong consumer demand reflects the broader shift towards sustainable and diversified food systems.

The US is an international market where innovation has rapidly expanded the alternative proteins sector with a global market share of 38.8%. The US has a long-standing tradition of entrepreneurship and innovation, with a dynamic start-up culture that fosters creativity.

The country further boasts a robust ecosystem of research institutions, universities and private companies dedicated to food science and biotechnology, providing a fertile ground for collaborative R&D.