Protein Diversification Academy Publishes Position Paper Rejecting the Term “Alternative Proteins”

The Protein Diversification Academy (PDA) has released their first position paper, titled Diversify to Navigate Complexity, outlining their stance on protein supply, education, and terminology after one year of operation. The paper defines protein diversification as a strategy towards balanced reliance on existing and emerging protein sources to create a more crisis-resilient food system due to projected population growth and the limitations of animal-based food.

The PDA rejects the term "alternative proteins," opting instead for "protein diversification" to avoid framing emerging protein sources as secondary to conventional meat and dairy. The paper also highlights the lack of formal education on protein diversification as a field, emphasizing the importance of educating students, professionals, and policymakers to develop a skilled workforce. The PDA aims to address these issues through course provision and dialogue among its members from various regions and industries, all sharing a common goal of sustainable food production for future generations.