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PROTEVEG
PRODUCTION AND SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION OF VEGETABLE PROTEIN IN NAVARRA
Objective: Promote the sustainable production and consumption of vegetable protein in Navarra.
CONSORTIUM:
Research centres:
- CNTA
- INTIA: INSTITUTO NAVARRO DE TECNOLOGÍAS E INFRAESTRUCTURAS ALIMENTARIAS, S.A.
Ingredient companies:
- ALIMENTOS SANYGRAN, S.L.
- BROTALIA, S.L.
Food companies:
- VEGA MAYOR S.L.
- CONGELADOS DE NAVARRA, S.A. (Leader)
- ALIMENTOS SANYGRAN, S.L.
- PRECOCINADOS FRISA, S.L.U.
- INDUSTRIAS CÁRNICAS NAVARRAS, S.A
- TUTTI PASTA, S.A.
Proteins are essential nutrients in a balanced diet, which implies the need to promote the production and use of plant-based proteins for their:
Lower production cost
Less environmental impact
Beneficial impact on health
In addition, the European Commission is hugely interested in the promotion of plant based protein growth and oilseeds, so as to curb the adverse effects of climate change
To enable new business opportunities for the agri-food industry and meet consumer demands, it is necessary to face the following challenges:
Costumer acceptance
Provision of enough raw materials
For this, it is proposed:
Develop innovative products in different food matrices
Develop a supply chain of vegetable protein in Navarra
”This project has been funded by the Government of Navarra through the call for grants for carrying out strategic R&D projects 2018-2020”