The invasive gorse bush could produce enough protein to “easily” feed millions of people, according to a leading expert. While gorse is native to Britain, it has been widely cleared across Scotland due to it encroaching on valuable arable land that is used for other crops. The prickly plant contains 17% protein content and has previously been used as an animal feed.
TESCO’S CLOSURES LINKED TO MOVE TOWARDS PLANT-BASED PRODUCTS
Tesco will be closing meat, fish and hot deli counters across 317 of its stores in response to the growing plant-based sector, according to analysts at GlobalData.