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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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Food system influences biodiversity loss

HOW DOES OUR FOOD SYSTEM INFLUENCE BIODIVERSITY LOSS?

Blog, News / Media and Communication Department / April 3, 2024

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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PROVEG INCUBATOR’S KICKSTARTING FOR GOOD 2024

Blog, News, Opportunities / Media and Communication Department / March 30, 2024

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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ENHANCING FOOD SECURITY THROUGH ALTERNATIVE PROTEINS

Blog, News / Media and Communication Department / August 30, 2023

In the face of the global population surge, climate change, and industrialisation, amongst several other drivers, food security has become increasingly threatened. Given that the conventional methods of protein production strain the environment and the sustainability of our food system, alternative proteins offer a viable solution to the problem of food insecurity. What exactly is

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PROVEG INCUBATOR’S KICKSTARTING FOR GOOD

Blog, News, Opportunities / Media and Communication Department / August 22, 2023

Deadline: 31 August 2023 Proveg incubator is accepting its first application for Kickstarting for Good – the world’s first incubator and accelerator programme targeted at non-profit organisations, impact initiatives and social start-ups working on transforming the food systems. This is a two-month programme slated to be held in Berlin in October and December 2023. The

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