Can Sustainable Proteins Feed the World?
Plant-based proteins are nothing new in the age of clean label, plant-based, vegan, gluten-free, and the list goes on. But when we look at sourcing protein for 7.9 billion humans on this planet, rearing livestock is unsustainable and unreliable as it’s a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, overuses limited land, energy, and water resources, and promotes questionable animal welfare practices. So, it makes sense to take a closer look at developing consistent and sustainable proteins made from plant sources to address food scarcity caused by climate change, urbanization, and increased cost of living.