Research Keyword: alternative foods

Research on Development and Challenges of Forest Food Resources from an Industrial Perspective—Alternative Protein Food Industry as an Example

This research examines how forests can provide alternative protein sources including insects, plants, fungi, and lab-grown meat to help feed our growing global population. The market for these forest-based proteins is rapidly expanding, with insect protein reaching USD 3.2 billion in 2023 and plant-based alternatives growing even faster. However, challenges remain including high production costs, consumer skepticism, and varying regulations across countries that must be overcome for these innovations to reach mainstream markets.

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Research on Development and Challenges of Forest Food Resources from an Industrial Perspective—Alternative Protein Food Industry as an Example

This research examines how forest resources can provide alternative proteins to address global food security challenges. Scientists reviewed innovations in edible insects, plant-based foods, fermented microbes, and lab-grown meat, finding promising potential but significant hurdles remaining in cost, consumer acceptance, and regulations. The study emphasizes that successful commercialization requires coordinated advances across technology, economics, culture, and policy rather than breakthroughs in any single area.

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