ProVeg South Africa

‍💻 Biotech is reshaping the food industry, & fermented ingredients are leading the transformation. With the potential to make up 4% of total protein production by 2050, fermented novel proteins present a $100-150 billion market opportunity. 🌱 Read more: hubs.ly/Q03dfTDJ0

Help us change the #FoodSystem for good! 💡🚀The @K4GIncubator is looking for social impact #Entrepreneurs to join its next Kickstarting for Good cohort! But don’t wait, applications close on 30 April, so apply now at hubs.ly/Q03cfrKy0 🌟

In today’s fast-paced world, consumers are increasingly seeking quick meal solutions that are also healthy and sustainable. 🍱 In our latest #NewFoodHub article, we explore how this has led to a rise in #PlantBased convenience foods➡️proveg.org/article/serving-b…

The UK’s Climate Change Committee has called for a shift towards plant-based foods and precision fermentation in its latest report. 🌱 The report urges a 25-30% reduction in red meat consumption and a 20% reduction in dairy by 2040. Read more ⬇️ hubs.ly/Q039nHqK0

We are excited to share that our Founding President, Sebastian Joy, will deliver a Kickstarting for Good workshop at the Vegan and Animal Rights Conference (VARC) 28th–30th March at the Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel 🌱 Find out more & register here: hubs.ly/Q039828l0

.@HeuraFoods boosts its B Corp rating by 18%, taking the top spot in the food products category! 🌍 With a focus on #sustainability, they've cut CO2 emissions by 83% compared to animal-based #proteins. 🌱 Find out more: hubs.ly/Q03772_Q0

🚨 The EU’s Vision for Agriculture and Food is out—but it lacks ambition. ⚠️ No clear climate action 🚫 No support for plant-based diets 🌱 No plan to boost local protein A missed chance for real change. Read more ⬇️ hubs.ly/Q037kFFl0

Curious about the real impact of going plant-based? 🌍 🌱 Choosing plant-based meals cuts CO₂, saves water, and protects land. 📊 See the stats from ProVeg Food Systems Data and discover how your choices make a difference. Explore more ➡️hubs.ly/Q036l-lV0.

🎓 Big wins for #SustainableFoodSystems! Students at @BristolUni and @ImperialCollege have voted to transition to 100% #PlantBased catering on campus thanks to campaigns from @plantbasedunis 🌱 #GenZ is leading the way toward a sustainable future — will more universities follow?

🌱 Big wins for plant-based food labels! Courts in Czechia, France, & the UK have ruled against banning terms like "vegan sausage" or "plant-based steak." Consumers know the difference - no confusion here! 🌍 📖 Read more: hubs.ly/Q034_PMd0

The US government has announced nearly $10M in grants for #AlternativeProtein projects, pushing forward decarbonisation efforts in food production. 🌱💸 The funding supports microbial proteins, fibre-spun #VeganMeat, and more. Read more ⬇️ hubs.ly/Q034sMdc0

🇩🇪 German supermarkets can hit climate targets and save money by 2030! A new report shows that shifting to 30% more plant-based options could cut emissions and costs—saving €156 per tonne of CO2 reduced. 💰🌱 📖 Read more: hubs.ly/Q0342BLz0 #ClimateAction #FutureOfFood

Calls to increase animal-based foods in the internationally respected #PlanetaryHealthDiet should be resisted! 🚨 This is the main message of a recent article by ProVeg’s Head of Research Anna-Lena Klapp, published in @TheLancetPlanet. Read more ➡️proveg.org/press-release/the…

The European Consumer Organisation (@BEUC) supports the shift to plant-based foods! 🍔 Their latest report highlights key steps like promoting local plant-based foods, improving products, and pushing for EU action on sustainability. 🌱 Read more: hubs.ly/Q0337fMt0