NIAB joins Amazon founder's Earth Fund in project to develop sustainable protein alternatives

New £23m centre will focus on alternative protein production including cultured meat, precision fermentation and plant-based protein.

clock • 1 min read
NIAB has joined a project to research research for the plant protein sector
Image:

NIAB has joined a project to research research for the plant protein sector

Crop science organisation NIAB has been announced as a partner in a new $30 million (£23m) Sustainable Protein Centre established by the Bezos Earth Fund and based at Imperial College London. The centre...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Register for free Join Now

 

More on Arable

Diversifying from grain to glass: how one farm is turning homegrown oats into a fresh drink
Arable

Diversifying from grain to glass: how one farm is turning homegrown oats into a fresh drink

When third-generation farmer Miles Marlow-Thomas decided to launch a fresh oat drink, he was not only creating a new British product but also creating an opportunity to return to his family farm

Ashleigh Ellwood
clock 14 November 2025 • 7 min read
Survey reveals 30% OSR uplift for harvest 2026
Arable

Survey reveals 30% OSR uplift for harvest 2026

Crop planting area set to recover from this year's 42-year low

Jane Thynne
clock 13 November 2025 • 1 min read
Landmark Precision Breeding Act comes into force
Arable

Landmark Precision Breeding Act comes into force

But fears voiced UK's world-leading position could be undermined by EU reset

Jane Thynne
clock 13 November 2025 • 2 min read