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Helping alternative proteins go mainstream for a sustainable planet

The University of Sheffield will co-lead a new £38 million centre to develop planet-friendly alternatives to animal proteins that could soon be a sustainable and nutritious part of our diets.
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Lone parents and people with long-term health conditions disproportionately vulnerable to food insecurity

Lone parents and people with long term health conditions are more likely to be experiencing severe forms of food insecurity, according to a new study by the University of Sheffield.
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University of Sheffield researcher recognised as world leader in nutrition

A researcher at the University of Sheffield has been named as one of the 2024 Goalkeepers Champions by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, for his incredible impact on nutrition.
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Innovative exhibit about food insecurity showcased University of Sheffield hydroponics system

Researchers from the Institute for Sustainable Food demonstrated a bespoke hydroponic growth system as part of an interactive exhibit. The Journey of Life Lates event showcased research and innovations aimed to tackle malnutrition and hunger.
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Working towards a healthier and more sustainable Sheffield by keeping it local

A new collaborative project has been launched in Sheffield, aiming to create new routes to market for local small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with the goal of promoting healthier and more sustainable diets for the city's residents.
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Are alternative proteins going mainstream? This multimillion pound new project hopes so

Alternatives to animal proteins have the potential to boost health, nature and food security. But they haven't made much dent in the market yet. A new £38m project, co-led by the University of Sheffield, wants to change that.

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New collaborative research centre to transform food system

Co-Centre run jointly by University of Sheffield, Queen’s University Belfast and University College Dublin in first-of-a-kind collaboration across Great Britain, Ireland and Northern Ireland.
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Event shining a light on British research dedicated to tackling global and local food inequality

The Institute for Sustainable Food is pioneering British efforts to fight global malnutrition. Food insecurity is one of the greatest challenges of our time, so it is vital innovation and excellence is shared and celebrated.
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Growing leafy greens set to get greener due to Sheffield research into sustainable farming

A new way to create synthetic fertilisers from waste by-products, which could provide a cost-effective, low-carbon alternative to current synthetic fertilisers for the UK's farming industry, is being developed by the University of Sheffield.