Goal

To invest £1m a year by 2023 to develop the scientific study of and evidence base for mycoprotein

FROM Commitment: Investing in mycoprotein research

Private food business / United Kingdom

Quorn Foods

Date made: 08 Dec 2021
Related event: 2021 Tokyo N4G Summit
Verification status Verified Find out more
NAF SMARTness index High Find out more
Progress status Off course See progress details
Targeted location National - Investment in research is currently UK focused but will seek to fund research in additional geographies as appropriate
Targeted population Specific population group(s)
Targeted population age Specific age group(s)
Targeted population specific age Adults where clinical research is undertaken
Targeted population sex All
Duration January, 2022 - December, 2023

Progress

Indicator

Primary indicator Gbp £ Invested
Indicator monitor Annual evaluation of contract values and disbursement

Reports

Stage Measurement Date Value Status
Baseline 2021 GBP 0
Progress report GBP 971,856 Off course
The data for one year (or an average of years) suggests that the target may not be met by its end date.
Target December, 2023 GBP 1,000,000

Nutrition Action Classification

Enabling

  • Financial
  • Operational
  • Leadership and governance
  • Research monitoring and data

Policy

  • Food environment
  • Food supply chain
  • Consumer knowledge
  • Nutrition care services

Impact

  • Undernutrition
  • Diet
  • Obesity and diet-related NCDs
  • Food and nutrition security

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