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Second edition of the ReThink Protein Challenge kicks off online
5, 4, 3, 2, 1... on Thursday 14 January, the second edition of the ReThink Protein Challenge officially kicked off in an online event. Students and partners from around the world tuned in for more information about the event, its organisers and partners, and the ra...
Webinar: Leading the way in replacing animal protein
In an exciting webinar on 1 December, WUR researchers Ingrid van der Meer and Atze-Jan van der Goot introduced us to different approaches to replace animal protein in our diets. It is no secret t...
Alternative proteins are increasingly accepted, but consumption is lagging behind
More and more Dutch people want to eat less meat, dairy and eggs and are more likely to opt for alternative protein sources. They also see themselves less and less as typical meat eaters. Yet the consumption of alternative proteins - fish, pulses, meat substitutes,...
The future of proteins according to Stacy Pyett
The second edition of the ReThink Protein Challenge is just around the corner. On 5 November, students can join an online information session to learn everything they’d like to know about this Challenge. One of the speakers on this occasion will be Stacy Pyet...
One year after the ReThink Protein Challenge
One year ago, 150 students - divided over 58 teams - accepted the challenge to find a new way to feed the world with sufficient protein in a sustainable, healthy and affordable way. Students presented ideas from silkworms as pet food to energy bars made from brewin...
Grand Finale of the Rethink Protein Challenge: SWAP – Silkworm as Protein and GrainGain win!
Last Thursday it was time for the Grand Finale of the Rethink Protein Challenge, during which 20 student teams who made it to the finals competed with one another. The 20 finalists of the competition had already worked on their ideas or prototypes for months along ...