For each kilogram of food protein wasted, between 15 and 750 kg of CO2 end up in the
atmosphere. With this alarming carbon footprint, food protein waste not only contributes to …

Background Much scientific evidence has been found about positive effects of lowering meat
consumption on the environment, human health and animal welfare. Nevertheless …

Background There is increasing consensus that transitioning towards reduced meat
consumption and more plant-based diets is a key feature to address important health and …

To support a global population of~ 10 billion people in 2050, dietary protein demand is
forecast to increase 32–78% compared to 2017, requiring significantly higher planetary …

Background Meat, an important source of protein and other nutrients in human diets, is one
of the major drivers of global environmental change in terms of greenhouse gas emissions …

The global demand for protein ingredients is continuously increasing owing to the growing
population, rising incomes, increased urbanization, and aging population. Conventionally …

Consumption of plant-based meat analogues offers a way to reduce the environmental
footprint of the human diet. High-moisture extrusion cooking (HMEC) and shear cell …

There is an increasing demand for alternative and sustainable protein sources, such as
vegetables, insects and microorganisms, that can meet the nutritional and sensory …

Transitioning away from meat-heavy diets towards more plant-based diets is beneficial to
environmental and public health as well as animal welfare. However, current food …

There are many reasons why consumers and food producers are looking for alternatives to
meat and meat products, which includes the following: health, environmental or ethical …