The project named Economically-Powered Protein Transition through Innovation in Chains (EPPIC) has for objectives to increase production and consumption of crops high in protein and consequently to accelerate the protein transition in the Netherlands. The EPPIC project catalyses €2.6 billion in economic activity and contributes significantly to reduce greenhouse gas emission in the country.
The initiative is centered on ensuring farmers achieve greater vegetable yields, grow plant-based on a large scale, and on consumers eating twice as many legumes as they currently do by 2030. To double legumes consumption in the Netherlands by 2030, agricultural players, food industry and consumers will be involved. For farmers, the plan is focused on the economic feasibility of growing crops high in proteins such as soybeans, peas, and lupins. The food and beverage industry is implicated in developing new protein alternatives based on legumes. Encouraging consumer uptake of legumes is important for the success of the project. Research is needed for increasing knowledge on consumer perception. The project was put towards the House of representatives.
The EPPIC project is expected to start in early 2024 and run for a period of six years. The initiators are the Wageningen University and Research, the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, the Southern Agriculture and Horticulture Organization, Larive International B.V., and Next Food Collective.
To know more on the EPPIC program click here.
Orchidali supports food industry for developing healthy and sustainable food.
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The Dutch Master plan for protein transition
The project named Economically-Powered Protein Transition through Innovation in Chains (EPPIC) has for objectives to increase production and consumption of crops high in protein and consequently to accelerate the protein transition in the Netherlands. The EPPIC project catalyses €2.6 billion in economic activity and contributes significantly to reduce greenhouse gas emission in the country.
The initiative is centered on ensuring farmers achieve greater vegetable yields, grow plant-based on a large scale, and on consumers eating twice as many legumes as they currently do by 2030. To double legumes consumption in the Netherlands by 2030, agricultural players, food industry and consumers will be involved. For farmers, the plan is focused on the economic feasibility of growing crops high in proteins such as soybeans, peas, and lupins. The food and beverage industry is implicated in developing new protein alternatives based on legumes. Encouraging consumer uptake of legumes is important for the success of the project. Research is needed for increasing knowledge on consumer perception. The project was put towards the House of representatives.
The EPPIC project is expected to start in early 2024 and run for a period of six years. The initiators are the Wageningen University and Research, the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, the Southern Agriculture and Horticulture Organization, Larive International B.V., and Next Food Collective.
To know more on the EPPIC program click here.
Orchidali supports food industry for developing healthy and sustainable food.
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