Edible wood? By tapping into the ‘natural genetic potential of microorganisms’, tree waste can be...
Story Date: 5/26/2021

 

Source: Katy Askew, GENETIC LITERACY PROJECT, 5/24/21


The protein sector is squeezed between the drive to reach net zero emissions by 2050 – required if global warming is to be contained at 1.5 above pre-industrial levels – and the need to drastically scale up production over the same period. Food tech innovator Arbiom believes it can be part of the solution. While 'robust’ supply chains in the forestry sector allow a year-round source of consistent high quality wood, when this reaches the timber mill production processes result in a by-product, wood residue, that is 'in many cases’ simply burned for its energy value. 

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