British peas as an alternative to soybean
Germinal, in partnership with leading UK research institutes, announced a major milestone in the Pea Protein Project. This initiative, supported by the government (Defra) and Innovate UK, aims to develop high-protein pea varieties that could provide an environmentally friendly alternative to imported soy.
Reducing Dependence on Imports
The UK imports 3 to 4 million tonnes of soy annually, much of which is associated with deforestation and ecosystem degradation abroad. Developing a domestic pea-based protein source will enable:
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