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Norah Sadowski1, Resham Talwar2, Edward F Fischer3
1Department of Neuroscience, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States.
Abstract:
Protein consumption and the demand for high-value nutritional products is growing rapidly in emerging markets. The projected growth of the alternative protein industry may position it well to meet this demand while addressing environmental sustainability and ethical standards. However, adoption of alternative protein products over traditional animal-sourced proteins is not always a clear choice, with factors such as consumer preferences and habitual behaviors influencing consumer decisions. Insights and considerations associated with generating demand for alternative protein products in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) were identified through 3 case studies: the OBAASIMA Project in Ghana, the Egg Initiative in Ethiopia, and the World Food Programme Farming Coalition project in Armenia. Key findings emphasize the importance of local sourcing, positive messaging, and integration within existing diets and behaviors. Therefore, these factors will be essential for the adoption of novel alternative protein products in LMIC.
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