Perspectives on Future Protein Production
Michelle L. Colgrave, Sonja Dominik, Aarti B. Tobin, Regine Stockmann, Cedric J. Simon, Crispin A. Howitt, Damien P. Belobrajdic, Cate Paull, Thomas Vanhercke
Abstract
An increasing world population, rising affluence, urbanization, and changing eating habits are all contributing to the diversification of protein production. Protein is a building block of life and is an essential part of a healthy diet, providing amino acids for growth and repair. The challenges and opportunities for production of protein-rich foods from animals (meat, dairy, and aquaculture), plant-based sources (pulses), and emerging protein sources (insects, yeast, and microalgae) are discussed against the backdrop of palatability, nutrition, and sustainability.
Topics & Concepts
Diversification (marketing strategy)PalatabilitySustainabilityHigh proteinProduction (economics)PopulationBiologyUrbanizationFood processingBusinessBiotechnologyFood scienceEcologyEconomicsMarketingEnvironmental healthMacroeconomicsMedicineInsect Utilization and EffectsAgriculture Sustainability and Environmental ImpactAquaculture Nutrition and Growth