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On June 24, at their annual general meeting, Protein Industries Canada elected their first permanent board of directors. The 11-person board is made up of four independent members and seven industry members. The geographically diverse board represents the spectrum of the agriculture and food industry, along with expertise in legal, financial industries and Indigenous Engagement.

The world needs more protein sources. Young consumers want to discover new foods. Technology and research into food production is advancing at a dizzying pace.

Protein Industries Canada has announced its first call for proposals, allocating $40 million for co-investment into projects that will position Canada as the centre of high-quality plant-based protein products and co-products.