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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Globally, the food landscape is experiencing a major shift. Driven by health, sustainability, and ethical concerns, consumers are increasingly adopting alternatives to animal-source proteins. As a result, the alternative protein industry is poised to transform our food system, and it is critical to seize every opportunity available to this burgeoning industry. One of such is
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Food is considered an integral part of every culture, and Africa is no exception. The cultural significance of food on the continent necessitates that innovations in food development take this into account. Africa has for long depended on culturally relevant conventional protein sources, but with the rise in urbanisation, shifting dietary patterns, increasing demand for
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In our world, faced with numerous environmental issues, the need for sustainable diets has never been more evident. As we celebrate this year’s World Earth Day, we must examine how our food systems and dietary choices affect the well-being of our planet and its sustainability. It goes without saying that one vital step we can
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As we shift toward alternatives to animal-source proteins due to health, sustainability, and ethical concerns, there are some vital questions we must answer. One such question is understanding the economic relevance of these alternative proteins in Africa. And yes, this is a crucial conversation that we must have. Given the continued rise in the population
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Deadline: 23 May 2024 The Good Food Institute (GFI) is currently accepting applications and proposals for the Alternative Protein Research Grants Program, aimed at supporting early to mid-stage research proposals that offer solutions to urgent scientific and technological challenges within the alternative protein industry. Three (3) High Priority Areas: Applications addressing this priority area must
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Why do we need to understand the impact of our food system on biodiversity? Biodiversity, which is the shortened form of biological diversity, is an important aspect of any environment. It sums up all living organisms, such as plants, animals and microorganisms, existing and working together to maintain balance within an ecosystem. However, this diversity
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Priority Deadline: 30 April 2024 Kickstarting for Good is a programme for nonprofit organizations, impact initiatives and social start-ups in the food transformation and animal advocacy sector. The 10-week programme, from 6 September to 13 November, provides an immersive curriculum and exclusive networking chances. Also, if selected, you will partake in two intensive sessions in
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Introduction Cellular agriculture is positioned to revolutionize food production on a global scale. As we face challenges like climate change, global health issues such as antimicrobial resistance, and resource depletion, working towards a sustainable food system is crucial. More than ever, achieving nutritious, safe, and affordable food has become more challenging and thus deserving of
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