Deadline: March 29, 2024 (11:59 pm GMT) Want to make a real difference in the future of food as a student? Join the Alt Protein Project! The Alt Protein Project, created by The Good Food Institute, aims to build a more secure, just, and sustainable food system. This project calls for undergraduate and graduate student […]
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Introduction There is an increased demand for protein globally, driven by the soaring population and the shift in dietary preferences. With the numerous challenges conventional meat production poses on health and environmental sustainability, alternative proteins emerge as a viable replacement. Fortunately, the African alternative protein industry holds the transformative power to promote and advance sustainable
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Introduction Meat consumption has long been a part of our diets, serving as a source of proteins and other vital nutrients. However, as we experience an increasing rise in our population and face global health and environmental challenges, it has become crucial to reassess and adjust this pattern. A growing body of evidence indicates that
Introduction The call for a plant-based diet shift has become more necessary in the face of several health and environmental challenges, of which unhealthy food choices are a significant cause. In essence, a united voice towards healthier and sustainable diets is essential. Fortunately, this has gained the attention of various stakeholders and high-profile individuals. Such
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Introduction In the changing nutritional landscape in Africa and globally, alternative proteins are taking centre stage. This central attention comes at a crucial time when a significant shift in how we produce, consume, and view protein is necessary. This is because of the need for more sustainable, ethical, and healthier alternatives to animal-based proteins. However,
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Malnutrition (poor nutrition) is a major public health concern in Africa. It is an imbalance in the intake of essential nutrients, and it comes in different forms, including undernutrition, overnutrition, etc. This health concern is particularly prevalent among children under the age of five and pregnant women. It affects a wide range of populations and
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In the ongoing COP28, over 120 countries supported the COP28 UAE Declaration on Climate and Health, which places health at the center of climate actions, thus recognizing the close link between the health of humans, animals, the environment, and climate. The COP28 is the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference, an annual conference. Also, the
What have you heard about alternative proteins? Perhaps that they are merely an overhyped movement in the food ecosystem and will soon phase out. This is, however, far from the reality. Alternative protein, borne out of the recent call for healthier, just, and sustainable food options, has become essential as we work toward a sustainable
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Africa stands at a crucial point in alternative protein production. Faced with challenges such as food insecurity, public health threats of zoonotic diseases, and malnutrition, alternative protein has been necessitated. In light of this, promoting local innovation in producing alternative proteins is essential to addressing these problems. This will also ensure that these non-animal-based proteins
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Fermentation emerges as a transformative tool in our quest for ethical, sustainable, and healthier protein sources. Though an older technique, fermentation has been helpful in the production of alternative proteins. Fortunately, the technique is now being adapted to better suit the present and future demands of the food system. What is Fermentation? Fermentation is an
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