Regulation as Growth Infrastructure

As alternative proteins move closer to mainstream commercialization, the relationship between regulators and industry is becoming increasingly important. Companies are calling for clearer, faster, and more predictable approval pathways, while regulators face growing pressure to support innovation without compromising food safety or consumer trust. This panel will explore what productive regulator–industry collaboration could look like in practice, how approval systems may evolve, and why regulatory strategy is becoming a major competitive factor for future food companies.

What you will take away:

• Building stronger collaboration between regulators, manufacturers, and innovators

• Creating faster and clearer approval pathways while maintaining high safety standards

• Why transparency and regulatory consistency matter for long-term industry growth

• How policy and regulation could influence Europe’s competitiveness in food innovation

• The potential impact of the SPS agreement on the UK’s relationship with Europe

• What companies should expect from the next phase of novel food regulation