REWE Group Becomes First Retail Member of Food Fermentation Europe Association
Vegconomist • May 26, 2025
The REWE Group, a major retail organization in Europe, has joined Food Fermentation Europe (FFE), an association focused on fermentation technologies for sustainable proteins and ingredients. FFE aims to bring together companies utilizing precision and biomass fermentation to meet the growing demand for alternative protein sources. REWE's membership in FFE reflects its commitment to shaping the protein transition and diversifying protein sources for a more balanced nutrition in response to global challenges.
REWE Group's protein strategy involves shifting towards plant-based and alternative proteins through fermentation technologies to develop scalable and environmentally sustainable protein solutions. By joining FFE, REWE aims to support technological developments, contribute commercial expertise to regulatory discussions, and strengthen consumer confidence in novel proteins. As the first retailer to join FFE, REWE's participation marks an important milestone in promoting products of modern fermentation technologies that have a reduced environmental footprint and support sustainable economic growth in Europe.