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SMALLHOLDER FARMING AND THE ALTERNATIVE PROTEIN INDUSTRY

Blog, News / Media and Communication Department / June 4, 2024

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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PROMOTING CULTURAL ACCEPTANCE OF ALTERNATIVE PROTEINS IN AFRICA

Blog, News / Media and Communication Department / May 15, 2024

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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Economic implication of alternative proteins

AFRICA’S PROTEIN REVOLUTION: WHAT ARE THE ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS?

Blog, News / Media and Communication Department / April 16, 2024

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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EXAMINING SOME INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR AFRICA’S ALTERNATIVE PROTEIN INDUSTRY

Blog, News / Media and Communication Department / February 21, 2024

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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EMBRACING ALTERNATIVE PROTEINS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST MALNUTRITION IN AFRICA

Blog, News / Media and Communication Department / December 13, 2023

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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PROMOTING LOCAL INNOVATIONS IN ALTERNATIVE PROTEIN PRODUCTION IN AFRICA

Blog, News / Media and Communication Department / November 14, 2023

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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EXPLORING THE POTENTIAL OF CULTURED MEAT IN AFRICA

Blog, News / Media and Communication Department / September 20, 2023

In the past few years, there has been a significant shift in the global food industry towards sustainable and innovative alternatives to food production. Environmental concerns, animal welfare, and food security drive this shift. Among the different solutions, cultured meat, though a more recent innovation, is an option that can potentially transform our diets and

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