26 February 2015

Achieving sustainable diets is a major environmental and economic challenge the world over.

Steps are being taken at consumer and industrial levels to orient the food offer towards greater sustainability in terms of the environment and the preservation of resources, all the while guaranteeing good nutritional value. The European project LiveWell for Life resulted in eight recommendations to help develop healthy and sustainable diets.

In this context, the question of striking a balance between animal and plant protein is closely linked to the accessibility of good-quality protein for people, and diets with a small carbon footprint can contribute to reducing greenhouse gases. Meanwhile, the current global demand for protein is on the rise. That is why complementary sources of protein must be found, both for animals and for people. Forage and seed legumes have a particularly low environmental impact and are an excellent source of protein when combined with other nutrients; when coupled with grains and vegetables, they contribute to a balanced diet and also have agro-ecological benefits. Despite this, the production of forage and seed legumes in France and Europe remains limited because of stumbling blocks that must be overcome, both upstream and down.

In addition to plant sources, insects are a new avenue to be explored, for both animals and people. Here, social and cultural acceptability must be taken into account, as well as environmental, health, safety and regulatory constraints. 

Programme

Introduction, Denis Chereau, IMPROVE :

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Striking the right balance between animal and plant protein for healthy and sustainable diets, Didier Rémond, Inra :

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Developing legumes in agricultural systems: obstacles and opportunities, Marie-Hélène Jeuffroy, Inra :

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Discussion avec la salle

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Insects: a food source for tomorrow?, Frédéric Francis, Université de Liège :

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From consumer to public policy: paving the way to sustainability, Arnaud Gauffier, WWF :

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Discussion

Conclusion, Jean Dallongeville, Inra