Cutting edge projects receive funding for innovations to improve nutrition.
Through the Innovate UK Better Food for All competition, 47 winning projects will each receive a share of £17.4 million to improve food quality, create functional foods, boost nutrition, develop new proteins, and extend the shelf life of healthy and fresh foods.
The growing issue of diet-related diseases is causing higher healthcare costs due to more people being affected. Poor diet plays a major role, contributing to chronic diseases and a significant portion of cancer cases. Obesity rates are very high in the UK, with projected costs for the NHS at £9.7 billion by 2050 and society at nearly £50 billion annually.
The UK food industry has a chance to make a positive impact on this problem. By creating innovative products and solutions, it could both address these health challenges and generate substantial profits for companies in the sector.
