Overview
Protein innovation is entering a new phase as manufacturers explore new ingredients, technologies and applications beyond traditional sources. Increasing pressure on traditional protein supply chains, combined with environmental sustainability concerns, is accelerating the shift toward diversified protein sources (1).
The global alternative protein sector is forecast to grow to US$214.82 billion in 2030 at a CAGR of 16.1%, driven by startup investments in cultured meat production, scaling of precision fermentation technologies, regulatory approvals for novel proteins and growing demand for high-protein nutrition (2). Similarly, the global plant-based protein market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.9% from 2025 to 2030, driven by increasing awareness of the nutritional benefits of plant proteins, rising vegan and flexitarian populations, and expanding use of plant-based ingredients in food formulations (3)(4).
This webinar will examine developments in plant, hybrid, microbial, yeast and upcycled proteins, alongside changing consumer expectations around quality, sustainability and functionality. We’ll also discuss protein’s growing role in healthy ageing, women’s health and the GLP-1 landscape. Combining commercial trends with scientific insight, this session will explore how the protein category is evolving and where the next opportunities for product innovation are likely to emerge.
References:
1. Fortune Business Insights, Alternative Protein Market Size And Future Opportunities
https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/alternative-protein-market-112178
2. The Business Research Company, Alternative Protein Market Report 2026.
https://www.thebusinessresearchcompany.com/report/alternative-protein-global-market-report
3. European Environment Agency report, "Protein diversification – strategic risks and opportunities for sustainable food systems"
4. Markets and Markets, Plant-based Protein Market.
https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/plant-based-protein-market-14715651.html
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