One place to compare the two smart-protein economies — every figure sourced, dated, and flagged for confidence, with the definitions that don't line up called out rather than hidden. Tap any row to see where the number comes from.
Reviewed monthly · last updated July 2026The same measures for both regions. Where a like-for-like comparison isn't possible, the row is flagged directional and the mismatch explained on expand.
Cross-region figures are directional, not like-for-like: sources define "smart protein", "alt-protein" and "inputs" differently. Each cell carries its own source and date on expand.
The scoreboard above compares the two economies row by row. This is the shape of it: Europe leads on market size, private capital and strain science; India on growth, manufacturing, policy, regulatory speed and feedstock. Hover a point for the read.
Profile scores are Agri-Cortex synthesis (directional, 0–100); the underlying figures are sourced on the scoreboard above and on the market-analysis page.
The most decision-relevant — and fastest-moving — data in the field: approval status by product category in each jurisdiction. Tap a row for the dossier detail and source.
India clears novel proteins one product at a time under its "Non-Specified Food" route rather than category-wide rules; Europe authorises via the EU Novel Food Regulation after an EFSA safety opinion. Dates reflect the latest public milestone as of July 2026.
Every figure here is compiled from public sources — industry bodies (GFI, GFI India, GFI Europe), government and regulatory bodies (DBT/BioE3, FSSAI, EFSA, the European Commission), and market-research firms — with a source and date attached to each cell. Numbers are indicative and, across regions, directional rather than like-for-like: analysts define the market differently, so we show the mismatch instead of papering over it. Regulatory status changes fast; this page carries a review date and is maintained on a monthly cadence rather than published once.
Independent analysis, compiled from public sources. Not investment advice.
Sourced, dated intelligence on the India × Europe smart-protein economy — new briefings, tracker updates and the occasional field guide. No noise.