Research shows leftover bread crusts used to make new foodsGrass traditionally used for livestock production can be fermented along with bread by fungi to make alternative proteins. Sustainability
Scientists develop a potential substitute for palm oilFermenting yeast to produce an alternative oil with similar properties to palm oil. Ingredients
Welsh scientists conducting insect-based food taste testsAcademics are using specialist sensory booths for testing and improving food and its nutritional content. Business news
Bezos Earth Fund boost for Welsh food researchFunding for the Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein will help develop alternative foods. Business news
UK University to develop sustainable microbial foods in £14m projectAim is to develop new flavoured foods that are better for the environment, and healthier and tastier for consumers. Business news
Consortium to strengthen the development of insect-based food productsCompanies interested in helping can receive a voucher worth up to €40,000 in services delivered by the project partners. Processing
