Norwegian Vegetables for Plant-Based Food: Understanding Challenges and Opportunities in the Vegetable Value Chain

Summary

This report outlines key research and actions to increase the use of Norwegian vegetables in plant-based foods
by addressing barriers in pre-processing and product development. Limited pre-processing infrastructure,
seasonal access and quality variation in Norwegian-based plant-food ingredients, fragmented supply chains, and
high costs restrict industrial utilization and market growth. Key recommendations are to:
- enhance pre-processing: Invest in facilities to handle, process, and supply vegetables efficiently into
ingredients.
- drive product innovation: Create consumer-friendly, tasty plant-based products with better shelf-life.
- policy and collaboration: Strengthen links across the supply chain and support with targeted regulations.
- engaging consumers: Educate on the benefits and uses of plant-rich diets to boost demand.
These actions will improve supply chain efficiency, support sustainable consumption, and facilitate Norway's
transition to a plant-rich food system.

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NVA : hdl.handle.net/11250/3177606