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On April 20, 2021, the Plant Protein Alliance of Alberta (PPAA) announced that it would be closing its doors due to the termination of financial support by the Government of Alberta. This represents a sad and perplexing turn of events, as PPAA’s work to promote the diversification of Alberta’s agri-food economy is often stated to be of the highest provincial priority.
The closure of PPAA is a loss, not only for Alberta, but also for the prairie region and, indeed, for Canada.
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Closure of Plant Protein Alliance of Alberta a hasty defunding decision
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By Letter to the Editor on May 1, 2021.
Editor: On April 20, the Plant Protein Alliance of Alberta (PPAA) announced it would be closing its doors due to the termination of financial support by the Government of Alberta. This represents a perplexing and sad turn of events. PPAA’s work to promote the diversification of Alberta’s agri-food economy represents a subject that is commonly recognized by government officials to be of a high level of priority. In its capacity as a member-based industry association, PPAA has been incredibly productive in building a network of members and tirelessly promoting the economic benefits of value-added processing in the agri-food sector, with an emphasis on the growing importance of plant proteins in food. PPAA actively supported its membership base, developed a quality newsletter, and held numerous high-level seminars, webinars, workshops and n
Author of the article: Jeff Labine
Publishing date: Apr 26, 2021 • 2 hours ago • 2 minute read • Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Devin Dreeshen tours a fermenter at the University of Alberta s Agri-Food Discovery Place that converts methanols into single cell protein in October 2020. A spokesperson from Dreeshen s department says building the plant protein industry will continue to be a priority. Photo by David Bloom /Postmedia file
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The head of a group championing Alberta’s plant-based products was left “gobsmacked” after the province abruptly cut its funding, leaving the non-profit no choice but to shut down.
The Plant Protein Alliance of Alberta (PPAA) formed three years ago in order to help agricultural companies and entrepreneurs develop and grow. Some of the services the group provided included business networking, navigating government bureaucracy and connecting to financiers. While the group charged membership fees, the P