In the United States, we are enamored with dietary protein. Over and over again in popular literature and advertisements, we are encouraged to consume massive amounts of protein. If you are into bodybuilding or strenuous training, the encouragement turns to demands.

Protein is an essential part of your diet. It plays a significant role in building muscles, repairing damaged tissues, losing weight, and boosting energy levels.

Whether you’re looking to shed those extra pounds, build muscle, or simply nourish your body, proteins play a key role. In fact, they are the major building blocks of your body. As you may already know, proteins can be obtained from both plant and animal sources.

With the exception of a few conflict-torn pockets, since the turn of the century sub-Saharan Africa has achieved much greater availability of carbohydrates despite the world’s highest rates of population growth.

Faced with current economic realities, farmers worldwide are investigating new ways of surviving, as well as expanding their business. One of the many opportunities to grow markets, turnover and profits, is by adding value to farm produce through further processing.

As Nigerians increasingly shift to consuming greater amounts of wheat flour-based products, the country is forecast to increase wheat imports in 2019-20 by 4%, according to a May 10 Global Agricultural Information report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

As the global population expands and natural resources dwindle, food security is a critical concern. Smart solutions for more efficient farming, hardier crops, alternative sources of nutrition and safer food packaging and storage are essential.

Unilever, Tesco and Nestlé are among the best prepared to capitalise on the trend for plant-based meat substitutes, according to a report from an investor group managing $5-trillion in assets.

Protein. It’s an essential part of diets worldwide.

Protein powders have become increasingly popular in recent years among a wide range of people — from professional athletes to those too busy to grab a full meal. They assume that supplementing their diet with sports nutrition powders is a safe and easy way to add muscle faster and recover more quickly. Many of these products are advertised as “natural” or “organic” and promise immediate and dramatic results.

The processed meat industry has been complaining to the government about vegan and vegetarian meat analogue products that contain no meat. This is rank hypocrisy.

Sustainable protein production is a key tool in reducing the global food system's negative impact on the planet.