What can we do within the next 2 decades to mainstream alternative proteins in Europe?
A new report published by LIKE-A-PRO brings together the expertise of +50 frontrunning food actors from 22 different European countries to shed light on the question
๐https://t.co/YtxnUUhu5i
Can Retailers do more to make Plant-Based Meat Alternatives a Mainstream Choice?
A new study funded by LIKE-A-PRO sheds light on the retail practices concerning plant-based meat alternatives in Italy.
Learn more here ๐ https://t.co/3ZrRSoUMkY
๐ฑWorld Pulses Day celebrates legumes that are essential to sustainable agriculture and nutrition.
Legumes are rich in protein, and the @LIKEAPRO_eu project has selected yellow peas as one of the new alternative protein sources developed in the initiative.
@HorizonEU
๐โจToday is World Pulses Day!
Pulses are packed with protein, fibre, and nutrients, yet most Europeans donโt eat enough of them. ๐ค How can we change that?
At LIKE-A-PRO, weโre creating 16 new alt-protein products from 7 sustainable sources โ including yellow beans!
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LIKE-A-PROโs Food Actor Network (FAN) brings 52 key players from 18+ countries together to tackle alternative protein challenges! ๐๐ก
Learn more ๐ https://t.co/hYDtwC6kJO
#FoodInnovation#AlternativeProteins
Developed by @LIKEAPRO_eu, this protein is sourced from discarded mushrooms (white button, oyster, shiitake). ๐
SAFE insists on clear labeling for consumer choice.
๐More information about the project here: https://t.co/eT3ZNC6Bmk
@HorizonEU@EU_Commission
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In an article published on Fi Global Insights, 4 misconceptions about the alternative protein market that often mislead companies, investors, and stakeholders are explored & debunked.
๐ https://t.co/riFWSvZrLP
One of the objectives of @LIKEAPRO_eu is to make alternative proteins more accessible and acceptable to consumers ๐ฑ.
This is partly done through the Living Labs ๐งช which are interaction points with consumers.
๐More information here: https://t.co/TT2nd84t9S
๐ German consumers are getting a glimpse into the future of food through our @LIKEAPRO_eu project!
๐๐พ Read how we are engaging consumers and gathering feedback on the perceptions and acceptanceย of #nextfood alternatives: https://t.co/sRWrWvRLFr
NEW REPORT: Cell-based production of milk components ๐ฅ
The report explores the technologies behind precision fermentation & cultured milk, their current challenges and future potential.
๐Read the report here ๐https://t.co/Mzg9NkV5kL
๐Check out the 3rd & final doc in the LIKE-A-PRO series on running successful living labs!
This one dives into Train the Trainers (ToT) Sessions - equipping implementers to plan, run & evaluate labs effectively ๐ ๏ธ
๐ Read more: https://t.co/EiqhmUV79r
#LivingLabs#Innovation
Danish Living Labs ๐ฝ
Recently, Food & Bio Cluster Denmark organised 3 labs exploring #alternativeproteins.
Students tasted snacks with pea flour & mealworms, a mycoprotein burger, & a pea drink smoothie.
Verdict? Exciting flavours but high protein & taste expectations remain!
๐ขLast week our project coordinator Morena Silvestrini represented LIKE-A-PRO at the #EFFoST 2024 conference, where she gave an update on the project & the latest developments in a special session on #AlternativeProteins organized by @giantleapseu
Giant Leaps had a special session at the @EFFoST international conference in Bruges๐ง๐ช, where we shared the latest updates on our work on #AlternativeProteins
Shoutout to our sister project @LIKEAPRO_eu for joining us on stage
If you are at the #EFFoST2024 come say hi!
LIKE-A-PRO has joined #ProteinPioneers - a cluster of EU-funded projects with the common objective of transforming the protein production with sustainable innovation.
Learn more here ๐ https://t.co/rCE75mfLVT
How to successfully recruit & engage participants within a living lab
The publication presents a strategy with practical steps to foster inclusivity, engage diverse participants, & enhance research quality by addressing varied motivations & demographics
https://t.co/sb1oGkJfgY
๐ Three new LIKE-A-PRO publications shed light on how to run successful #LivingLabs
๐ Governance Framework
๐ Participant Recruitment and Engagement Strategy
๐ Train the Trainer Sessions
๐ Learn more & download the reports here
๐ https://t.co/MUljXdlOwi
Exciting updates from @FoodRev24 where
๐ขProject coordinator Morena presented LIKE-A-PRO
๐ขSoukaina from Celabor srl presented a poster (see photo)
๐ขNiccolo @RevoFoods presented their innovative technology to create 3D-printed salmon filets with sustainable ingredient
๐ฅAlternative proteins instead of traditional animal proteins: how to encourage it?
Last week Aleksandra from @SWPSUniversity gave a lecture on consumers' psychological, social & geographical determinants of alternative protein choices at Science Festival 2024 in Warsaw, Poland