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Accelerating Protein Diversification for Europe - Policy Brief

Koca, Deniz LU orcid (2023)
Abstract
The paper outlines a comprehensive set of recommendations, advocating for a systems thinking approach and acknowledging the importance of engaging with the entire food system.
Embracing protein diversification fosters innovation, has the potential to create substantial economic opportunities and position EU Member States at the forefront of rapidly evolving sectors spanning and integrating biotechnology, agriculture, and food processing. The adoption of a comprehensive strategy for protein diversification is not solely an option, but a necessity. It represents a transform- ative shift in how we produce and consume protein, aligning our actions with the imperative to feed a growing population while mitigating the adverse impacts of food... (More)
The paper outlines a comprehensive set of recommendations, advocating for a systems thinking approach and acknowledging the importance of engaging with the entire food system.
Embracing protein diversification fosters innovation, has the potential to create substantial economic opportunities and position EU Member States at the forefront of rapidly evolving sectors spanning and integrating biotechnology, agriculture, and food processing. The adoption of a comprehensive strategy for protein diversification is not solely an option, but a necessity. It represents a transform- ative shift in how we produce and consume protein, aligning our actions with the imperative to feed a growing population while mitigating the adverse impacts of food production on the environment and human health. (Less)
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Camphuis, Kevin ; Holl, Peter ; Smith, Acacia ; Sandell, Mari ; Sozer, Nesli ; Spanou, Stella ; Young, Jette Feveile ; Tronsmo, Kari ; Lampinen, Mirva ; Nordlund, Emilia and Ritala, Anneli
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Book/Report
publication status
published
subject
keywords
alternative proteins, systems thinking, protein diversification
categories
Popular Science
pages
38 pages
publisher
Knowledge & Innovation Center on Food, part of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)
language
English
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yes
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c8fe7fa0-9690-4933-afad-3b96dae43404
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https://www.eitfood.eu/files/EIT-Food-PDTT-Policy-Brief-Accelerating-Protein-Diversification-for-Europe.pdf
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2024-02-12 17:00:27
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2024-02-16 13:25:54
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  author       = {{Koca, Deniz}},
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  language     = {{eng}},
  month        = {{10}},
  title        = {{Accelerating Protein Diversification for Europe - Policy Brief}},
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  year         = {{2023}},
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