<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we explore a groundbreaking study from the University of Illinois revealing that vegan protein is as effective as animal protein for muscle building. We also discuss a new facility in Sweden, examine the decline in alternative protein investments, the rise of fermentation technology, and the political challenges facing lab-grown meat in Republican-led states.&lt;br /&gt;Links to news stories:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2025/05/27/muscle-building-meat-versus-vegan-plant-based&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;https://vegconomist.com/manufacturing-technology/swedens-creal-food-facility-oat-based-alternative-powdered-milk/&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/alternative-protein-funding-investment-trends-q1-2025/&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;https://www.vox.com/future-of-meat/414735/lab-grown-meat-ban-nebraska-montana-republicans&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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Groundbreaking Study Reveals Vegan Protein's Effectiveness for Muscle Building; New Sweden Facility; Alternative Protein Investments Shift Toward Fermentation Amid Declining Funding; Political Challenges for Lab-Grown Meat in Conservative States

JUN 2, 2025-1 MIN
Last Week in Future Food

Groundbreaking Study Reveals Vegan Protein's Effectiveness for Muscle Building; New Sweden Facility; Alternative Protein Investments Shift Toward Fermentation Amid Declining Funding; Political Challenges for Lab-Grown Meat in Conservative States

JUN 2, 2025-1 MIN

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In this episode, we explore a groundbreaking study from the University of Illinois revealing that vegan protein is as effective as animal protein for muscle building. We also discuss a new facility in Sweden, examine the decline in alternative protein investments, the rise of fermentation technology, and the political challenges facing lab-grown meat in Republican-led states.Links to news stories:https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2025/05/27/muscle-building-meat-versus-vegan-plant-basedhttps://vegconomist.com/manufacturing-technology/swedens-creal-food-facility-oat-based-alternative-powdered-milk/https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/alternative-protein-funding-investment-trends-q1-2025/https://www.vox.com/future-of-meat/414735/lab-grown-meat-ban-nebraska-montana-republicans