The protein transition: a movement for everyone
Proteins are the building blocks of life on earth, but the way we produce and consume them is no longer sustainable. We need a transition towards a sustainable, equitable and balanced protein system. Therefore, Wageningen University & Research is looking for ways to increase the availability, diversity and acceptance of existing and new protein sources.
Our current system depletes our natural resources and increasing demand for animal-sourced foods exacerbates this problem. Furthermore, proteins are not equitably shared. Over-consumption co-exists with scarcity. A fairer distribution of proteins, including shifting diets in high income countries to proteins from plants, is needed in the transition towards a sustainable, equitable and balanced food system. A more plant-based diet in line with global dietary guidelines is also healthier. Everyone can contribute to this food system of the future: from farmer to industry professional to consumer.
What is our research focus on protein transition?
Wageningen University & Research develops ground breaking knowledge and technologies that accelerate the protein transition. Our focus:
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Publications
- Chickpeas, crickets and chlorella: our future proteins, Pyett, Stacey e.a.
- Defining a land boundary for sustainable livestock consumption' by Hannah van Zanten
- Food Transitions 2030, WUR 2017
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The protein transition opportunities and challenges in analogues
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The protein transition Opportunities and challenges in plant based food
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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 -
The protein transition
De nationale week zonder vlees, Weekzondervlees, 2022-03-07 -
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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The protein transition: Time to give peas a chance
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Protein Transition Investment Theme : Mid-term report 2019-2020
Wageningen : Wageningen University & Research - p. -
Students bring WUR curriculum up to date: 'Why isn’t there a course on the protein transition?'
‘Waarom geen vak over eiwittransitie?’ : Studenten innoveren WUR-curriculum, Resource jrg. 15 nr. 10 p. 22-23, 2021-01-28, https://edepot.wur.nl/540506;Students bring WUR curriculum up to date: 'Why isn’t there a course on the protein transition?', Resource jrg. 15 nr. 10 p. 22-23, 2021-01-27, https://edepot.wur.nl/541571 -
Protein transition in Colombia: insects as feed in a circular agriculture
Wageningen : Laboratory of Entomology, Wageningen University & Research - p.