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🌱 What is the role of our nutrition in the ecological transition ?   The innovation in the food sector has always been marked by a series of breakthrough, from animal domestication to mechanical farming and chemical advancements. Each of these breakthrough have addressed the issues we were facing but have also created new issues and brought new responsibilities, in particular concerning our climate. 🚫 Industrialization and overconsumption have depleted our lands and pushed our animals to their production limits.   It is undeniable today that our diet plays a central role in greenhouse gas emissions, ranking as the second major cause of these emissions and water consumption. Faced with climate change, we must acknowledge the need for change.   However, there is hope, and this is where biotechnologies come into play. 🙌 Biotechnologies represent the next major food breakthrough as they offer a significant opportunity to alter our climate trajectory. Rapid advancements in technologies such as precision fermentation and their integration into the agricultural sector are a huge step forward in ecological transition in food production.   What these technologies promise is an entirely new model of food mix, akin to the energy mix. Biotechnologies become a complement to traditional production methods. It is estimated that by 2030, between 10 and 20% of the meat, eggs, dairy products, and seafood we consume will be alternative substitutes produced through these revolutionary technologies.   🌎 The time has come to encourage this new era, which could not only help reduce our carbon footprint but also open the door to a more sustainable and planet-friendly nutrition.   💡 To learn more, check out our White Paper, "The Future of Dairy" :  https://lnkd.in/ejGe2WtQ #AlternativeProteins #SustainableFoods #Ecology

It’s 2024… and somehow almost a whole year since that clammy-palm, heart-pounding click on ‘submit’ to upload the final project of my MBA in Circular Economy, Innovation, and Enterprise.   It’s high time I shared some of my research findings and insights. Attached is 3-page summary my final project titled:   Sustainable protein production: An exploration of the barriers and enablers for scaling regenerative protein production systems in the UK.   If you’ve only got time to read this post, then here’s what you need to know: 🐄 Production of animal-derived proteins is a significant driver of biodiversity loss in the UK. 🦅 The UK is now recognised as one of the most biodiversity-depleted countries in the world. 💰 Alternative proteins are attracting significant interest, but investment is largely targeting a reduction in emissions with little consideration given to other environmental and social outcomes. 🌿 Regenerative protein production systems - which seek to restore and utilise ecosystem services - have the potential to halt and reverse biodiversity loss.   What do we need to make this happen? 📋 A coherent, evidence-based protein strategy (from the UK government) setting the direction and guide-rails for private sector investment over the long-term. ⚖ Realignment of subsidies and taxes to reward positive, and penalise negative, environmental and social outcomes. 🌍 Mandatory holistic performance disclosures (think Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) or Future-Fit Foundation), or at least introduction of shadow pricing to ensure that negative externalities are considered within investment appraisals. 🦉 More virtual and physical platforms for knowledge sharing and practical experimentation. 🔄 A greater number mutually beneficial business models, for example food waste management alongside protein production (in the case of protein from insects) or brewery wastewater treatment (in the case of protein from microalgae). Have a read of my summary paper or get in touch if you want to know more!   #alternativeproteins #biodiversity #proteinproduction #regenerativeagriculture #systemsthinking #foodsystems

Exciting developments in the food industry! 🌱 Latest research reveals a growing trend in alternative proteins, and the numbers are astounding! It's evident that consumers worldwide are embracing these innovative options with enthusiasm, and the impact on our planet and economy is significant. Let's dive into the facts: 🌍 By 2035, alternative proteins are projected to represent a remarkable 11% of global protein consumption. With continued advancements in technology and supportive measures, this figure could soar to an impressive 22%! 🌿 The environmental implications are profound. The food sector contributes a substantial 26% of current global greenhouse gas emissions, with animal agriculture being the largest emitter at 15%. However, the rise of alternative proteins could slash 0.85 gigaton of CO2e worldwide by 2030.💚 Consumers are recognizing the benefits too. Over 30% consider the positive impact on climate as a key driver for switching to alternative proteins. Additionally, technological advancements, taste improvements, and competitive pricing are essential factors influencing demand. The business landscape is flourishing as well. Venture capital investments in alternative proteins have skyrocketed, reaching $5 billion in 2021—an annual increase of 124%! Traditional food companies are also embracing the trend, participating in around 60% of funding rounds. To maximize the potential of alternative proteins, collaboration and strategic action are vital. Stakeholders across the value chain, from farmers and manufacturers to investors and regulators, must work together to accelerate this transformative movement. 🤝 We envision a future where sustainable food systems thrive, powered by innovative protein sources that not only benefit our health but also our planet. Let's seize this opportunity to build a greener and more prosperous tomorrow. Together, we can make a substantial impact! Support the change you want to see by downloading the Actaware app. The key to creating a more sustainable world is already in our hands (or pockets 📱 😎). #ClimateAction #Sustainability #AlternativeProteins #FoodInnovation

6 trends shaping the future of agrifood systems, driving the industry towards more responsible and innovative practices: ➡ **Sustainability** There's a growing emphasis on sustainable practices to address environmental concerns and climate change. ➡ **Technology** Innovative technologies like precision agriculture, biotech, and AI are being adopted to improve productivity and efficiency. ➡ **Consumer Preferences** Shifts in consumer preferences towards healthier, organic, and plant-based foods are influencing the market. ➡ **Supply Chain Transparency** There's an increased demand for transparency in the food supply chain, leading to better traceability of products. ➡ **Alternative Proteins** The development of alternative protein sources, such as lab-grown meat and plant-based proteins, is on the rise. ➡ **Regenerative Agriculture** this approach focuses on restoring soil health and biodiversity, which is gaining traction as a means to combat climate change. . . . #agfoodfuture #china #sdgs #futureoffood #alternativeprotein #agrifood #中国 #sustainabledevelopment

As our planet continues to face profound environmental and health challenges, from climate change to emerging diseases, the urgency for sustainable solutions has never been greater. Enter biotechnology—a field at the intersection of biology and technology, proving to be a beacon of hope. Today’s innovations in biotech are paving the way for a more sustainable future, particularly in the realms of food security and health. Firstly, let’s delve into one of humanity's most pressing concerns: food. With the global population booming, the demand for food is skyrocketing. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has estimated that, by 2050, global food production needs to increase by a whopping 60% to feed the world's inhabitants. Traditional agricultural practices, while still crucial, may not meet this escalating demand alone, especially given the challenges of pest infestations, extreme weather events and diminishing arable land. To continue reading the article, go to: https://lnkd.in/dKHrKqhR

🌿 METTE LÜBECK: LET’S EAT THE GRASS We at Aalborg Universitet are proud to have such a dedicated researcher as Mette Lübeck working in the field of plant-based proteins. Mette is Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, Denmark, and she and her research team are aiming to transform the global protein supply. Mette Lübeck has recently been interviewed by The Good Food Institute Europe. In the article, she talks about her research and how she and her team are pioneering a project centered around extracting high-quality protein from grass, the most abundant plant on Earth ☘️ 🍀 Why don’t we eat grass🌾? It’s no secret that the world needs a more sustainable food system – so why don't we eat grass? We must reduce the climate footprint on food and animal feed. Proteins extracted from grass might be one of the future answers. Inspired by Dairy Industry Success🥛  Taking a cue from the dairy industry's transformation of whey protein from waste to treasure, the team is using membrane filtration to extract rubisco – a naturally occurring protein crucial for photosynthesis in green plants 🍀. Circular Approach🌍 Mette envisions a circular system, where the process not only produces protein for human consumption but also provides locally sourced animal feed and utilizes waste materials for biorefining. A sustainable ecosystem that benefits both the environment and local economies! Scaling up for Impact 🏭 While the project has seen success at lab scale, Mette is gearing up to scale with BiomassProtein, a spin out company she co-founded. Challenges lie ahead, including infrastructure and regulatory approval, but the potential impact on global protein sustainability is immense. Read more about Mette Lübeck and her research in the article below👇. 🔗https://lnkd.in/e4_dWxVT #AalborgUniversity #dkgreen #FoodTech #PlantBasedRevolution 

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝟯𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀? The world´s population is growing and getting older. With an increasing population, there are various challenges ahead. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀: 👉 Almost 10 billion people to feed by 2050* 👉 1/3 of global food goes to waste* 👉 A 50% increase in protein production*   Due to limitations on resources such as agricultural land, production of animal proteins can't keep up the growing demand. Therefore, 70% of the proteins must come from efficiency-improving technology, which additionally, must be sustainable. 𝗦𝗼 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲? To meet the challenges, the food industry needs to work on various options and offer alternative solutions in order to feed the growing population sustainably: 💡 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Our R&D is constantly developing new products and improving existing ones, e.g. by enriching them with vitamins. 💡 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Actually, an old, traditional process but "re-discovered" for this area - we will deep dive into this topic in the coming weeks. 💡 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Our sister company, Hydrosol, will keep you up to date on this topic. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱? 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀? *https://lnkd.in/dbRg66m *https://news.un.org/en/ #challenges #plantbased #alternativeproteins  

Our global population is about to hit 8 billion. Can we survive without sustainable food options? Are our alarming climatic changes going to spare us if we keep sticking to our traditional and resource-intensive food production systems? Of course, NO! While considering this hot topic, we poured our evidence-driven analyses into the review article titled as '𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐠𝐚𝐞, 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐩��𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬.' This review article - recently published in 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, a prestigious journal supported by Elsevier- revolves around sustainable alternative proteins those can serve as excellent proxies to fulfill the rising needs of protein sources. They are novel alternatives facing certain acceptability and viability issues, yet at the same time, their certainty in providing sustainable solutions is overpowering the market. The review presents a whole picture, from protein content profiling to the obstacles and their possible solutions, and it finally takes the overview of various startups which are pioneers in this field. For this valuable academic achievement of mine, I'm highly grateful to my supervisor Hafiz Shahbaz and co-authors for their support and guidance throughout this journey. 𝓐𝓻𝓽𝓲𝓬𝓵𝓮 𝓵𝓲𝓷𝓴: https://lnkd.in/dXVgKTbR 𝘋𝘰 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥, 𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘦 𝘢 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦maker!

I am happy to share my latest publictaion on "Policy mix for the sustainable protein transition in Austria (...)" 🌱 , that has recently been published in the journal of Environmental Innovation and Societal transitions and formed the final part of my doctoral research 😊 A big thank you to my co-authors and to all interview partners. Special thanks also to Tobias Stern and Michael Kriechbaum for their helpful comments, further integrating a perspective of innovation. Insights: The sustainable protein transition within a broader food system transition currently lacks a consistent and coherent policy approach. Policies related to protein production are not aligned with consumption-based policies and are embedded in different jurisdictions. Exemplified by the case of Austria, this study aims to assess the current policy mix and explore how it could be designed to support a sustainable protein transition. We apply the six policy intervention points framework to identify gaps and complement it with the analytical characteristics in/coherence, in/consistency. Results show that the lack of regime destabilising measures, such as targeting reduced meat consumption, is a significant gap in the current policy mix. We see the failure to address the repercussions of regime shifts as the root cause blocking further regime destabilisation. Furthermore, we suggest integrating the element of sequences of intervention points to the framework for future research. Read more about our findings: https://lnkd.in/gYVFeeCd

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