Protein Diversification Think and Do Tank

Bringing protein diversification to the mainstream for the people and planet is one of EIT Food's three priority areas, cross-cutting EIT Food Missions to deliver system change. Established in 2022, the EIT Food Protein Diversification Think and Do Tank convenes selected stakeholders and partners, fostering broad and inclusive participation to overcome barriers to innovation in the field of protein diversification.

Protein is an essential part of a healthy human diet, but the overproduction of animal-based protein is damaging to the environment. With the global population expected to increase from 8 billion today to almost 10 billion by 2050, the world needs sustainable ways of producing new, high-quality, safe and healthy proteins to ensure adequate nutrition for the planet. Protein diversification has the potential to alleviate many of the current food system’s challenges, and EU policymakers are already taking note of these advancements.

The Vision

By 2050, Europeans should have access to a diet with appealing and affordable protein that is sustainable, resilient, healthy, and safe.

Sustainability and health issues related to protein production and consumption are at the heart of the problems with the current food system and so a shift will be essential to address pressing issues such as agricultural emissions, nutrition, and food security.

The Mission

Bring protein diversification to the forefront of all relevant policies by fostering dialogue.

As a neutral body, the Think Tank engages all stakeholders of the food system in structured discussion to identify gaps, barriers, and opportunities as well as co-creates evidence-based road-maps and recommends actions and policies for protein diversification to drive the food systems transformation.

Publications

Explore publications from the EIT Food Protein Diversification Think and Do Tank, offering insights and solutions to advance sustainability, resilience, and innovation in Europe's protein landscape.

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