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PLANT-BASED FOOD

Documentary takes a behind the scenes look at AQRIFood

A new documentary by Danish TV2 focuses on plant-based foods that are more sustainable and will be able to nourish the growing global population in the future.

Time to harvest the crops that will make vegan beef better

Ten varieties of oat, peas and faba beans for the AQRIFood project are thriving as the harvest time draws near. The following analysis and processing might reveal qualities in each crop that translate into better taste…

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First AQRIFood leaf samples are ready for nutrient analysis

Once analyzed, the samples collected from our Sejet breeding plots will hopefully reveal the best quality crops for plant-based foods.

Sowing the seeds for the future of plant-based foods

Seeds were planted of selected oat, pea, and fava bean varieties, as the first phase of the AQRIFood project completed. The crops are well-established and growing well.

Phenomenal raw materials will get Danes to fall in love with plant-based diets

Phenomenal raw materials and ingredients are the way forward if more people are to replace meat products with plant-based alternatives and Denmark is to become a world leading producer of plant-based foods. Today, the…