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Rising Investment Momentum in Sustainable and Alternative Protein Production
- In November 2025, nextProtein raised $20.4 million in Series B funding to bolster its insect protein production, addressing growing demand in the feed and agriculture industries. This investment will enable the establishment of a second production facility in Tunisia, aimed at producing 12,000 tons of insect-based ingredients annually, including 2,500 tons of protein powder. The funding round was co-led by Swen Capital’s Blue Ocean Fund and British International Investment, with contributions from existing investors Mirova and additional backing from Société Générale, highlighting confidence in nextProtein’s business model.
- In November 2024, Happy Plant Protein secured $2.0 million in pre-seed funding to develop and license its patented plant-based ingredient manufacturing process. The funding is led by Nordic Foodtech, with additional contributions from Butterfly Ventures and Business Finland. This investment will enable the commercialization of a process that yields plant protein ingredients with 70–80% protein content, utilizing existing machinery. A key advantage of this method is its potential to empower local food manufacturers, reducing reliance on imports.
- In August 2025, Gladful raised $0.9 million in funding, led by venture investors, to expand its portfolio of protein-enriched food products, highlighting growing investor interest in nutrition-focused consumer brands.
Market Coverage
- The market number available for – 2025-2035
- Base year- 2025
- Forecast period- 2026-2035
- Segment Covered-
- By Source
- By Form
- By Application
- Regions Covered-
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- Rest of the World
- Competitive Landscape - Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. (ADM), Cargill, Inc., Glanbia plc, Kerry Group plc, Roquette Frères, among others
Key questions addressed by the report.
- What is the market growth rate?
- Which segment and region dominate the market in the base year?
- Which segment and region will project the fastest growth in the market?
- Who is the leader in the market?
- How are players addressing challenges to sustain growth?
- Where is the investment opportunity?
Global Protein Ingredients Market Report Segment
By Source
- Animal
- Plant
- Insect
- Microbial
By Form
- Dry
- Liquid
By Application
- Food & Beverages
- Feed
- Cosmetics & Personal Care Products
- Pharmaceuticals
- Others
Global Protein Ingredients Market Report Segment by Region
North America
- United States
- Canada
Europe
- UK
- Germany
- Italy
- Spain
- France
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Australia and New Zealand
- ASEAN Economies
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
Rest of the World
- Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
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