A societal shift
Protein production and consumption shifts must go hand-in-hand. In addition to stimulating cross-supply-chain collaboration, it is essential that private sector actors and policymakers collaborate to understand the drivers behind food choice. For example, despite increasing consumption of plant-based alternatives consumption of animal-sourced foods remains high in nearly all high-income countries. A further priority is understanding the protein requirements of at-risk populations and even personal needs. Achieving the transition requires an alignment of actors and engagement is a top priority in this theme.
Key publications
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5s4a: Protein transition pathways and regional innovation ecosystems: characteristics, challenges and promising directions
In: Circular@WUR 2022 - Wageningen University & Research - ISBN: 9789464471625 -
Finding flexitarians : Current studies on meat eaters and meat reducers
Trends in Food Science and Technology (2021), Volume: 114 - ISSN 0924-2244 - p. 530-539. -
The geographies of the protein transition (GeoProTrans): Het groene eiwitten innovatie-ecosysteem in Regio Food Valley
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The geographies of the protein transition (GeoProTrans): Cross-scale interactions in the alternative protein innovation system
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Meat alternatives: an integrative comparison
Trends in Food Science and Technology (2019), Volume: 88 - ISSN 0924-2244 - p. 505-512. -
Changes in consumption patterns : options and impacts of a transition in protein foods
In: Agriculture and Climate Beyond 2015 - Dordrecht: Springer - ISBN: 9781402040634 - p. 171-189.