Plants: Proteins
2026-06-04 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · 7113 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she is taking steps to increase domestic production of plant proteins for direct human consumption in the UK.
Answer
The Government is monitoring scientific developments in alternative proteins and supporting UK Research and Innovation-funded initiatives such as the National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre. Sector Growth Plans (SGPs) will take a sector approach to...