The Protein Revolution
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Alba Ecological Information Institute |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 3 471 652 |
| Project duration | November 2023 - May 2025 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | A new recipe for the food system - build-up phase |
| Call | A new recipe for the food system - building innovation platforms for a sustainable food system |
Important results from the project
The goal of phase 1 was primarily to lay the foundation for a continuation during phase 2, we have implemented all planned activities during phase 1, and fulfilled the stage goals. Unfortunately, our work did not lead to an extension into phase 2. We are nevertheless proud of our work, which resulted in our report Swedish World Class Proteins. It contains 12 Future Signals and future scenarios as well as proposals for 10 concrete actions that we are passing on to the industry to act on.
Expected long term effects
We hope that our work throughout the year - and especially our final report - has helped bring greater attention to the urgent need for a sustainable Swedish protein shift. Through our Future Signals, analyses, and proposed actions, we aim to demonstrate that a Swedish protein revolution is not only entirely possible, but also essential for a resilient food system with increased self-sufficiency, lower climate impact, and improved public health.
Approach and implementation
The project followed an iterative, learning-based process where ToC, mapping, and analysis were continuously updated to inform the establishment of the platform. Combined with strategic foresight and backcasting it helped identify gaps, roadmaps, and leverage points. These activities was aligned with the purpose of the project. An enhanced focus on consumer behaviour towards the end led to Beteendelabbet increasing its participation while Lund University and Proteinish decreased.