Are alternative proteins a solution to Britain's food security challenges?

Michael Holder
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The UK imports almost half its food, and farmers are facing climate impacts and economic headwinds - but a new report from Green Alliance suggests sustainable proteins could provide an answer to the country's food security challenges

The UK could reap significant economic, food security, climate, and environmental benefits by investing now in the expansion of domestic sustainable protein production, such as plant-based, fermented or...

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