{"id":60404,"date":"2025-03-03T09:53:05","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T07:53:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neaman-c1cb3f55b1-b5h3cnebcnd7f2cd.a02.azurefd.net\/press_room\/a-roadmap-for-non-animal-protein-to-ensure\/"},"modified":"2025-03-03T09:58:01","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T07:58:01","slug":"a-roadmap-for-non-animal-protein-to-ensure","status":"publish","type":"press_room","link":"https:\/\/www.neaman.org.il\/en\/press_room\/a-roadmap-for-non-animal-protein-to-ensure\/","title":{"rendered":"The Samuel Neaman Institute Presents: A Roadmap for Non-Animal Protein to Ensure Food Security in Israel by 2050"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Samuel Neaman Institute for National Policy Research has released a new comprehensive report titled &#8221; Roadmap and Key Steps for Non\u05beAnimal Protein (Plant and Alternative) Towards Israel\u2019s Food Security 2050.&#8221; The report underscores the critical role of non-animal proteins (plant-based and alternative) in ensuring a sustainable food future for Israel. It highlights the need to reduce dependence on animal proteins, strengthen local production, and secure long-term food security.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Israel is facing a new national security challenge\u2014the need to ensure food security for a growing population amid challenging climate conditions and global instability,&#8221; says Prof. Eyal Shimoni, lead researcher of the study. &#8220;Non-animal proteins provide a solution that simultaneously addresses multiple challenges: self-reliance, public health, and sustainable nutrition. Our research shows that without a significant expansion of plant-based and alternative protein production, Israel cannot guarantee long-term food security.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>To schedule an interview with Prof. Eyal Shimoni: <a href=\"mailto:eyal@sni.technion.ac.il\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eyal@sni.technion.ac.il<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The full report is available at the Samuel Neaman Institute\u2019s website:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/neaman-c1cb3f55b1-b5h3cnebcnd7f2cd.a02.azurefd.net\/en\/roadmap-and-key-steps-for-non-animal-protein\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/neaman-c1cb3f55b1-b5h3cnebcnd7f2cd.a02.azurefd.net\/en\/roadmap-and-key-steps-for-non-animal-protein\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Findings:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Low Self-Reliance Rate<\/strong>: Israel heavily depends on imports of grains, legumes, and nuts, increasing its vulnerability to global supply chain disruptions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significant Environmental Benefits<\/strong>: The report highlights that non-animal proteins dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions, land use, and water consumption compared to animal protein.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Alignment with the Mediterranean Diet<\/strong>: Adopting Mediterranean dietary recommendations\u2014including reduced meat consumption and increased legume intake\u2014could significantly close the gap between current production and future demand.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Israel\u2019s Leadership in the Sector<\/strong>: While Israel is a global leader in non-animal protein innovation, the report stresses that further investment from both the government and private sector is essential.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Recommendations &amp; Necessary Actions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The report calls on the government, industry, and academia to adopt policies that will position Israel as a global leader in alternative proteins. Key recommendations include:<\/li>\n<li>Developing a National Protein Diversification Strategy \u2013 Setting a target to reduce animal protein consumption to 20%-40% of total protein intake by 2050.<\/li>\n<li>Encouraging Local Legume Cultivation \u2013 Providing financial incentives and investing in breeding programs tailored to Israel\u2019s climate.<\/li>\n<li>Investing in Research &amp; Development \u2013 Funding research on climate-resilient crops and advanced processing technologies.<\/li>\n<li>Supporting Startups &amp; Innovation \u2013 Expanding funding for companies developing innovative protein solutions, such as precision fermentation, mycelium and mushroom-based proteins, algae, and cultivated meat.<\/li>\n<li>Investing in Production Facilities \u2013 Allocating at least $2 billion for manufacturing infrastructure for cultivated meat and other alternative proteins.<\/li>\n<li>The study also recommends an annual allocation of $100\u2013$200 million for R&amp;D infrastructure, pilot production facilities, and public-private partnerships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8220;Investing in non-animal protein is not just an environmental necessity but also an economic and strategic opportunity for Israel,&#8221; explains Prof. Shimoni. &#8220;We are at a critical crossroads. The Israeli food-tech industry is already leading in innovation, but substantial government support is needed to transition these technologies from research to large-scale commercial production. Israel can and should establish itself as a global leader in sustainable protein solutions.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The authors urge policymakers to implement the report&#8217;s recommendations and initiate the proposed roadmap to ensure a resilient and sustainable food system for Israel by 2050.<\/p>\n<p>###<\/p>\n<p>About the Samuel Neaman Institute<\/p>\n<p>The Samuel Neaman Institute is a national public policy research think tank focused on harnessing higher education, science, engineering and technology for the prosperity and resilience of society and state.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Samuel Neaman Institute for National Policy Research has released a new comprehensive report titled &#8221; Roadmap and Key Steps for Non\u05beAnimal Protein (Plant and Alternative) Towards Israel\u2019s Food Security 2050.&#8221; The report underscores the critical role of non-animal proteins (plant-based and alternative) in ensuring a sustainable food future for Israel. 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