03 Mar 2022 --- New Good Food Institute (GFI) data reveals that globally, 2021 was a “record period” of investment in global companies creating sustainable alternatives to conventional animal-based foods. However, GFI stresses that alternative proteins are underinvested in as a climate solution.Cell-based meat and seafood companies reportedly secured US$1.4 billion in investments in 2021 – the most capital raised in any single year in the industry’s history.Plant-based meat, seafood, egg and dairy companies secured US$1.9 billion in investments in 2021.Fermentation-based protein companies secured US$1.7 billion in investments in 2021.