The Country: The chief scientist for the Environmental Protection Authority, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, comments on the threat of animal-free proteins and reminisces on Fieldays 1976 and the Bay City Rollers!
The chief scientist for the Environmental Protection Authority Dr Jacqueline Rowarth spoke to The Country's Jamie Mackay today about the threat of animal-free proteins.
However, before she tackles this serious topic Jamie needs to know - is Dr Rowarth a fan of the Bay City Rollers?
Once this pressing matteris addressed, Dr Rowarth deals with the matter at hand.
Animal-free proteins could threaten New Zealand's meat industry as some believe the taste is just as good as "the real thing".
However, Dr Rowarth says this is "nonsense" and that it is easy to tell if you're eating a beef burger as opposed to a manufactured product.