To feed the growing global population, estimates suggest we’ll have to increase food production by as much as 68 percent by 2050. And that’s not the only challenge; there’s also the fact that the middle-class population is growing, which generally brings with it increased demand for meat over grains, legumes, and wheat. Satisfying this demand for more food – and, most likely, more meat – presents a huge challenge for our already struggling planet, especially when you consider that the food system accounts for 26 percent of total global greenhouse gas emissions.
More than a Dozen Universities Enroll in a Program to Increase Vegan Food Options
The new Purpose-Driven Plant-Based Incubator program is working with more than 12 universities across the country to help them put plant-based food on the menu. More plant-based options are coming to university...