Protein Diversification for Future-Fit Farming

Our agri-food systems are at a crossroads. With challenges like food security, climate resilience, and sustainability, urgent action is required. The EIT Food Protein Diversification Think Tank is pioneering a new approach-positioning protein diversification and regenerative agriculture as pathways to a sustainable and just food system transformation.

The paper provides an overview of the key points raised during a series of roundtable discussions between the EIT Food Protein Diversification Think Tank members, representatives of farmers, food producers, non-profit organisations, academics and other food system actors from several European countries, offering a starting point for further discussion and action. It also identifies areas where additional research and support are needed to better understand the intersection of farming and protein diversification, and develop robust business models aiding the transition to cultivating diversified sources of protein.

We are at the cusp of necessary transitions in the agriculture and food sector that can offer new types of successful collaboration and business models with farmers at their centre. In the meantime, EIT Food and its Protein Diversification Think Tank welcomes any further contributions to advance and consolidate the reflection on farming and protein diversification. Please share your ideas and join the discussion.