Alternative Protein Deal Cosmos – Market Report

The alternative protein sector has the potential to transform the global food industry and drive sustainable food solutions. Driven by veganism, increasing environmental demands, and changing consumer behavior, demand is growing steadily. Alternative proteins are derived from plants, cultured animal cells, microorganisms, and insects.

Our English-language report “Alternative Protein Deal Cosmos” and quarterly updates provide a regular overview of key market developments, current deals, and industry trends in this sector.

Selected developments at a glance:

• The market for alternative proteins shows noticeable stabilization in 2025, with rising transaction activity and robust growth despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties
• Microorganism-based proteins record the highest deal activity and strong growth in 2025 due to advances in fermentation, AI-supported bioprocesses, and public funding programs
• Plant-based proteins continue to dominate market volume, reaching a value of €15.5 billion in 2025, underscoring their position as the most mature segment
• Deep dive into the alternative seafood segment: The number of transactions grew by 23.5 percent, driven primarily by cultivated and fermentation-based technologies