Protein Industries Canada (PIC)
Developing pea and hemp varieties for ingredient processing
The project focuses on increasing the protein content and improving the starch content and texture of ingredients derived from new varieties, potentially increasing their use in plant-based foods and beverages across Canada and internationally.
JULY 2021
Start Date
April 2023
End date
Goals & Objectives
Canada Industries Protein (PIC), established the collaboration to tie together companies from different stages of the industry value chain. The consortium is led by NRGene. Developing crop varieties with nutritional content and texture best fitted to the alternative protein industry, including a new pea-hemp flour blend.
NRGene’s Activity Within the Project
NRGene will apply its cutting-edge genomics to help the partners develop and grow varieties naturally with characteristics required to the specific end-product and bring the improved product to market in a significantly shorter time.