The European Green Deal:
A plan to make Europe’s economy sustainable by turning climate and environmental challenges into opportunities.
About our Protein4Impact project
The PROTEIN
By using by-products from the agri-food and fisheries sectors as raw materials, and exploring natural protein sources like fungi, bacteria, insects, and algae, PROTEIN
To ensure industrial feasibility, these new proteins are tested in food and animal feed applications. Advanced tools—including life cycle assessments, digital simulations, and AI-driven monitoring—help guide development. Consumer acceptance is evaluated through market research and taste testing.
With this comprehensive approach, PROTEIN
The project is funded by the Horizon Europe programme.
PROTEIN
Aligning with European and Global Sustainability Goals
Our approach is aligned with important European and global initiatives:
Farm to Fork Strategy:
Part of the European Green Deal, this strategy promotes fair, healthy, and eco-friendly food systems.
EU Climate Ambition for 2030 and 2050:
Targets to reduce emissions by 55% by 2030 and achieve climate neutrality by 2050.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
Global goals aimed at creating a better future, tackling issues like poverty, inequality, and climate change.
Circular Economy Action Plan:
A plan to reduce waste and make Europe’s economy more resource-efficient.
This work was co-funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme as part of project PROTEIN4IMPACT (Grant Agreement No. 101182324). Views and opinions expressed are, however, those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Research Executive Agency (REA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.