New €2.2M European Project Aims to Accelerate Adoption & Consumption of Plant-Based Foods

A new European project called ISAAP (Innovative Strategies to Accelerate Adoption and Consumption of Plant-Based Food) has been launched with a consortium of organizations from Portugal, Czechia, and Denmark to promote healthier, more sustainable food systems. The €2.2 million project aims to implement strategies similar to Denmark's national action plan for plant-based foods in Portugal and Czechia. It will involve training farmers in Portugal to cultivate legumes and develop plant-based products like legume-based cheese, while in Czechia, plant-based catering options will be expanded and best practices shared across the sector.

The project will also promote the health benefits of plant-based diets in Denmark through creating a national knowledge network and resources for healthcare professionals. ISAAP aims to support EIT Food's missions of building a net-zero food system, supporting healthier lives through food, and creating a fairer, more resilient food system. The project will run from September 2025 until August 2027 and is expected to accelerate the adoption of plant-based foods across Europe, contributing to a more sustainable future.