Assessing the role of VF in accelerating the global protein transition

Added on 17 December 2024

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Assessing the role of VF in accelerating the global protein transition

Isabella Righini and Luuk Graamans © Wageningen University & Research

In this interview, we discuss with Isabella Righini and Luuk Graamans, researchers in Greenhouse Horticulture at Wageningen University & Research, the role of vertical farming in advancing the global protein transition.

Graamans and Righini shed light on promising technological advancements that may soon allow precise control of protein levels in crops. This forward-looking conversation unveils how vertical farming could support protein production to meet future global demands sustainably.

You investigated the production of protein-rich crops in your Vertical Farm. Why is it important to prioritize protein-rich crops?
Consumers are focusing evermore on new sources of protein, to transition away from meat and dairy consumption.