Alternative Proteins Africa (APA) has been committed to championing a remarkable change in adopting plant-based diets by fostering knowledge and practices that advance the alternative protein sector in Africa. Today, we are delighted to announce a significant development in our journey to promoting healthier and sustainable food choices on the continent: the transitioning of APA […]
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As Africa faces challenges such as a soaring population, climate change, and food insecurity, pulses offer a promising solution. Their resilience to harsh growing conditions, low water requirements, and ability to improve soil health and fertility make them an ideal crop for sustainable agriculture. Additionally, pulses are an alternative protein source, essential for transitioning away
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Date: 10 July 2024 Time: 3:00 PM (WAT) Location: Zoom My Vegan Africa (MVA), in collaboration with Alternative Proteins Africa (APA), is organizing a webinar for businesses that produce and trade in vegan food products and supplies, to discuss the vegan business ecosystem in Africa and provide awareness on the MVA Commerce platform. Who Should Attend?
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Time: July 2, 2024 9-11:00 am (PT) The two-hour workshop, organised by the Good Food Institute as a follow-up to the AI for Climate and Nature Grand Challenge, seeks to explore the potential for unlocking major solutions across alternative proteins and artificial intelligence. Participants will work in small interdisciplinary groups to identify and select problems
The AI for Climate and Nature Grand Challenge is a global $100 million initiative from the Bezos Earth Fund. The Grand Challenge is exploring new ideas for multiplying the impact of climate and nature efforts using modern AI. The first round of awards will focus on sustainable proteins, power grid optimisation, and biodiversity conservation, in
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Imagine a future in which your protein-rich food comes from a range of sustainable, healthy, and equally delicious sources. As the world’s population increases and the environmental cost of traditional protein sources becomes more obvious, it is critical to explore and embrace alternatives. As a viable source of non-animal based proteins, alternative proteins emerge as
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Location: Cape Town, South Africa Application deadline: Open until filled About ProVeg ProVeg International is a food awareness organisation working to transform the global food system by replacing 50% of animal products globally with plant-based and cultivated foods by 2040. ProVeg engages with all relevant stakeholders to create a food system where everyone chooses delicious
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Location: London, United Kingdom (Remote) Application deadline: Open until filled About ProVeg ProVeg International is a food awareness organisation working to transform the global food system by replacing 50% of animal products globally with plant-based and cultivated foods by 2040. ProVeg engages with all relevant stakeholders to create a food system where everyone chooses delicious
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Location: Remote About the companyThe company has a strong intellectual property portfolio on differentiated cellular agriculture technology. The patented technology is different from what exists in the alt protein market currently, is de-risked, and is ready for scale-up and deployment. The startup is seeking an entrepreneurial, dedicated CEO to lead a cutting-edge cellular agriculture food
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Date: Aug 3, 2024 10:00 AM (WAT) The AfREN virtual summit on “Open Lab and Agile Methodologies in Sustainable Food Systems in Africa” brings together a dynamic blend of graduate and undergraduate students, esteemed researchers, and visionary business leaders for an immersive exploration into the pivotal role of technology in reshaping Africa’s food landscape. Who
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