U.S. Army Looking for Different Ration Pack Proteins

[The Bread Guy]

No bugs or Franken-meat, though

The US Army wants to manufacture meatless proteins in combat zones

The service "is exploring how the emerging alternative-protein sector can help meet several objectives, including enhancing food supply chain resilience."

www.militarytimes.com

Army seeks ways to make protein-rich rations near front lines

The Combat Feeding Division wants to produce meatless, protein-rich rations “alternative proteins” for feeding troops downrange.

www.stripes.com

Army seeks nutrient-dense protein alternatives, but not bugs, cultured cells or lab-grown meat

The Army is seeking responses by Friday.

www.al.com

Straight from the contracting info-machine (text of callout also attached):

Sam Acquisition 360

sam.gov

 

[ArmyRick]

Beef jerky, lamb jerky, pork dried and cured, etc.

People can survive for months on nothing but meat proteins and fats. Truth is, they can live their whole lives on nothing but meat and fats, but thats a different topic.

Ney, not survive but thrive.

 

[Halifax Tar]

No bugs or Franken-meat, though

The US Army wants to manufacture meatless proteins in combat zones

The service "is exploring how the emerging alternative-protein sector can help meet several objectives, including enhancing food supply chain resilience."

www.militarytimes.com

Army seeks ways to make protein-rich rations near front lines

The Combat Feeding Division wants to produce meatless, protein-rich rations “alternative proteins” for feeding troops downrange.

www.stripes.com

Army seeks nutrient-dense protein alternatives, but not bugs, cultured cells or lab-grown meat

The Army is seeking responses by Friday.

www.al.com

Straight from the contracting info-machine (text of callout also attached):

Sam Acquisition 360

sam.gov

Translation, how we get shittier meals for cheaper lol