Fermentation
China repurposing pharma mega-factories to make novel foods, GFI report reveals
A new report shows that the expansion of biopharmaceuticals capacity in China and increased competition from biosimilars has encouraged some major manufacturers to explore novel foods by leveraging their existing fermentation capacity to produce mycoprotein, yeast proteins, and precision fermented fats...
Explore the 2026 State of the Industry reports
The State of the Industry report series is GFI's annual deep dive into the rapidly evolving alternative protein landscape, across the cultivated, plant-based, and fermentation sectors. The latest edition of this flagship series provides a global overview of industry progress, synthesising company landscapes and product trends, sales data, scientific advancements, and public investment and regulatory updates that are helping shape a more secure, sustainable, and just food system.
Three APAC countries with the right ingredients to dominate biomanufacturing
Global alternative protein stakeholders would be wise to keep a close eye on the bioeconomies of Thailand, Vietnam, and Australia, where analysts say abundant raw materials, forward-thinking public policies, or a synergy of both, have the potential to supercharge fermentation-derived food production.
Advancing Nutrition in Alternative Proteins: The Role of Food Technologies
This joint report by The Good Food Institute APAC and Altruistic Innovations explores the landscape of food technologies used in plant-based meat and mycoprotein-based products, with a focus on how innovative processing and formulation strategies can enhance nutritional outcomes. Using published research, product claims, and technical disclosures, the report utilises a scoring matrix to evaluate how each strategy improves digestibility, completeness, bioavailability, or functional nutrient delivery, and where further opportunities exist.
Explore the 2024 State of the Industry reports
Our State of the Industry reports are an annual deep dive into the global alt protein sector. The latest edition of the series compiles business developments, policy updates, and scientific breakthroughs from 2024 that are advancing the field and shaping a world where alternative proteins are no longer alternative.
The Right Ingredient for the Right Product: Fats
Products that fail to authentically match the meaty flavours buyers expect won’t earn repeat customers.
How Governments Are Supporting Sustainable Protein Research in APAC
Governments are beginning to invest in alternative protein research to meet national policy goals.
Novel Food Regulations Around the World
A strong regulatory framework is critical to further advance the sector and maximise its potential to improve food security.