Four UK Alternative Protein Centres to Work Together After Signing Memorandum of Understanding
Four UK-based alternative protein centres — the Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein (BCSP), the Microbial Food Hub, the Cellular Agriculture Manufacturing Hub (CARMA), and the National Alternative Protein Centre (NAPIC) — have announced their intention to collaborate after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Together, the centres will work to drive innovation in sustainable, nutritious, and accessible alternative proteins. The MoU will combine expertise in cellular agriculture, microbial protein innovation, and plant-based protein development to address challenges such as cost reduction, scalability, and consumer acceptance. The MoU was officially announced on January 21 at a global cross-centre panel discussion held on the second day of BSCP’s Scientific Kick-Off Event. At the event, leaders from research, policy, and industry discussed the future of sustainable food systems. …
