Protein Diversification
We are developing and adopting diversified protein-based solutions, which are healthy, sustainable, safe and affordable.
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Shaping the future of protein consumption
Protein is an important part of a healthy human diet, but the overproduction of animal-based protein is damaging to the environment. If we’re going to feed our fast-growing global population, then we need to find sustainable ways of producing new, high quality, safe and healthy proteins, such as plant-based proteins, cultivated meat and insect protein. At EIT Food, our contribution includes supporting high impact agrifood startups working to create viable sustainable and healthy protein sources.
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Inspire - Past editions
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Final deadline nears for €20 million funding for agrifood innovators
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Food innovation trends in 2023 – what’s on the horizon?
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Applications for EIT Food’s Entrepreneurship Programmes 2023 now open
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Top 5 European food trends in 2023
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Whitepaper on Protein Diversification
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PROSEED PROJECT
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Inspire - Past editions
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Final deadline nears for €20 million funding for agrifood innovators
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Women leaders are transforming the food system
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