Skills needs for plant-based proteins (agriculture and food manufacturing) in Manitoba and Saskatchewan

The opinions and interpretations in this publication are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the Government of Canada. [...] As the global population is set to increase For Canada, plant protein crops are not new, but their branding to 9.7 billion by 2050, the demand for food and protein will as “plant-based proteins” and the emergence of a greater follow.1 Agricultural production will need to generate a sufficient variety of final consumer products at retailers is novel for the supply to feed the world, and some of thi. [...] 8 in 2024 ; By identifying what new skills requirements these jobs will • FCL and AGT Foods announced their joint investment of a bring and by developing smart and collaborative approaches $2 billion canola-crushing and biodiesel plant in Regina, and policies to train, upskill, and reskill workers, Manitoba and to be completed by 20275; and, Saskatchewan can begin to realize the benefits presented. [...] 7 | PLACE Centre | Skills needs for plant-based proteins (agriculture and food manufacturing) in Manitoba and Saskatchewan: Summary for policymakers What do governments, industry, and To better prepare graduates for working in post-secondary institutions need to do the agricultural and agri-food sector, industry to tackle these challenges? and post-secondary institutions should do the following: T. [...] workers and future skills needs, and Preparing for plants: What is needed to cultivate the future skills required for workers and businesses in Saskatchewan and Manitoba’s Addressing the significant sector-wide plant-based protein ecosystem.