EIT Food launches policy recommendations on protein diversification
- The ‘Accelerating Protein Diversification for Europe’ policy brief calls for a systems-thinking approach to diversifying protein sources and transforming our food system to be healthier and more sustainable for all
- The EIT Food Protein Diversification Think Tank combines the expertise of academics, companies and NGOs to overcome barriers and foster inclusive innovation in the field of protein diversification
- The recommendations have been launched at the Future of Food Conference in Brussels, hosted by EIT Food, which is designed to inspire lawmakers to transform our food systems.
"Embracing protein diversification fosters innovation, has the potential to create substantial economic opportunities and position EU Member States at the forefront of a rapidly evolving sector. The adoption of a comprehensive strategy for protein diversification is not solely an option, but a necessity.
“Putting these recommendations into action requires meaningful collaboration among governments, industry stakeholders, academia, and civil society. Only through shared commitments can we address the main challenges of our time, transcend traditional limitations, and foster a sense of global responsibility. As we continue this discussion, we invite all policymakers and stakeholders across the EU to join us to co-create a more sustainable, resilient, healthy, and safe food system.”
“Protein diversification has a central role to play in transforming food systems at the scale needed to bring down climate emissions and increase resilience while creating new opportunities. This collaborative effort confirms the important role of EU governments in driving change – from R&I funding, to enabling policy frameworks, to support for farmers.”
About the EIT Food Protein Diversification Think Tank
The EIT Food Protein Diversification Think Tank combines the expertise of academics, companies, cooperatives and NGOs to foster broad and inclusive participation in overcoming barriers to innovation in the field of protein diversification. Its members are Danone, Lund University, The German Institute of Food Technologies (DIL), University of Helsinki, VTT Finland, The Good Food Institute (GFI) Europe, Puratos Group, ShakeUpFactory, Aarhus University, Grupo AN, BGI.
About EIT Food
EIT Food is the world’s largest and most dynamic food innovation community. We accelerate innovation to build a future-fit food system that produces healthy and sustainable food for all.
Supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union, we invest in projects, organisations and individuals that share our goals and vision for a healthy and sustainable food system. We unlock innovation potential in businesses and universities and create and scale agrifood startups to bring new technologies and products to market. We equip entrepreneurs and professionals with the skills needed to transform the food system and put consumers at the heart of our work, helping build trust by reconnecting them to the origins of their food.
We are one of nine innovation communities established by the European Institute for Innovation & Technology (EIT), an independent EU body set up in 2008 to drive innovation and entrepreneurship across Europe.
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