UK Launches £38m Innovation Hub for Sustainable Protein Alternatives

The National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre aims to transform the food industry and boost food security while addressing climate change.

The centre will research plant, fungi, insect, and lab-grown protein sources.
It aims to make alternative proteins mainstream and improve public acceptance.
Funded by UKRI and various stakeholders, the project involves over 120 organizations.
Researchers will tackle challenges like taste, cost, and health concerns.
The initiative is expected to position the UK as a leader in the global alternative proteins market.