2023 Agenda

Cracking the Code to Producing Egg Proteins with Precision Fermentation

11:30

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11:50

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Precision fermentation can answer to the performance, affordability, and sustainability requirements of a sustainable food system – but only with the right technology. While there are also other...

Embracing the Power of Fat for Alternative Foods

11:55

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12:15

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Gavan was founded by a multidisciplinary team of pioneering professionals and driven by a deep-rooted commitment to improving food quality by unlocking plant resources without harming the...

Uncovering the Pork Analogues Opportunity

12:20

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12:40

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Globally, the plant-based pork global market is projected to rise at a CAGR of 24% between 2020 and 2030 and Europe is expected to lead the global plant-based pork market. However, consumers are not f

Panel Discussion: Spring boarding alternatives – how early adoption in petfood can drive commercialization

12:45

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13:30

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More than a quarter of the environmental effects of animal agriculture is due to the pet food industry, hence cultivated meat holds the promise of satisfying pets while promoting environmental...

Networking Break

13:30

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14:00

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Deploying Biology-as-a-Service to Drive Greater Impact in the Global Food System

14:00

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14:25

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In this presentation, Perfect Day will discuss how it leverages its IP and technology to help companies scale from strain to production, believing that the best way to change the world for the...

How Can Protein Design Lower the Cost of Cultured Meat Production?

14:25

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14:45

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Due to natural selection, proteins have evolved to play highly specific regulatory roles in the human body. However, we see that their specialization also makes them too sensitive and not capable...

3D Food Printing for Plant-based Seafood Alternatives

14:50

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15:10

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Plant-based seafood is a rapidly growing food category, but current options are limited. 3D food printing can lead a new way toward fully structured whole-cut fish fillets....

Panel Discussion: Technologies Improving the Efficiencies in Manufacturing

15:15

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16:00

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As the world's population grows, efficiency and productivity become ever-more important. For your alternative foods manufacturing business to grow and succeed, efficiency must be a priority in your...

Networking Break

16:00

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16:30

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Start-up Symposium

16:30

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17:30

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Hear from another six exciting young companies entering the food-tech space. This is a magic gateway for startup companies in alternative proteins to head for future growth and expansion...

Networking Break

17:30

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18:00

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Efficient Optimisation of Plant-based Products by Application of Fermentation Technology

18:00

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18:20

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In this presentation, the MINIScreen (Matrix INteractIon Screening) platform available for fast screening in miniaturized plant based foods will be discussed. Via this platform, plant-based product..

Disrupting Inline Blending of Precious Plant-based Ingredients: Why Interrupting Controlled Processes are a Thing of the Past

18:25

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18:45

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One of the biggest challenges in the production of plant-based analogues for meat and fish is the increase of efficiency at lower costs without compromising in texture of the final product. Krohne...

Tackling the Climate Emergency by Turning Food-grade Carbon Dioxide into Sustainable, High-value Ingredients

18:50

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19:10

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This presentation will be deep dive into how we use clean and renewable carbon and energy to create ingredients for a more sustainable food system. With a customer-focused research and development...

Panel Discussion: How Alt Protein Companies can Attract and Retain the Right Talent

19:15

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20:00

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Talent in alternative protein expertise continues to be in high demand and as companies in the sector proliferate and expand, hiring activity needs to scale-up significantly – in R&D, science and....

What are the Environmental and Social Benefits/Challenges of Cultivated and Plant-based Meats?

11:30

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11:50

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This is the first LCA study which uses primary data from multiple CM companies and from associated companies in the CM supply chain. Data collection efforts have been carried out among over 15...

Fermentation Through Circularity: Building a Sustainable Industry

11:55

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12:15

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We started in the middle of the pandemic with an idea, in Spain at that time we were locked down at home. We realized the huge amount of waste and by-products that the food industry generates, on...

Green Claims in the Protein Products’ Communication in the EU: Recent and Future Legal Challenges

12:20

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12:40

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The role of products’ impact on environment is becoming more and more important factor for the consumers’ shopping decisions. Protein products are also often labelled and advertised as being...

Panel Discussion: Global Harmonization for Cellular Agriculture Regulations

12:45

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13:30

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Many countries are actively establishing regulatory approval pathways for cultured meat, with the USA potentially closest to following Singapore and Israel in allowing the human consumption of..

Networking Break

13:30

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14:00

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Start-up Symposium

14:00

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15:00

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Hear from another six exciting young companies entering the food-tech space. This is a magic gateway for startup companies in alternative proteins to head for future growth and expansion...

Networking Break

15:00

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15:30

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Reducing Cost, Increasing Sustainability and Reaching Scale Using Growth Factors Derived from Barley Seeds

15:30

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15:50

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Cellular agriculture and cultivated meat may have a promising future as a sustainable source for animal proteins. Although the technology is developing fast, there are some major hurdles that needs...

Pilot Plants to Industrial Manufacturing: Common Pitfalls and Challenges of Design and Engineering for Industrial Protein Production

15:55

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16:15

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Clauger will discuss common constraints and barriers when scaling from a pilot plant or laboratory to an industrial facility. In the alternative proteins market, there are several factors that impact

The Brand of Cultivated Meat

16:20

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16:40

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The overlooked importance of forming cultivated meat’s identity.

Panel Discussion: Supply Chain Collaboration to Accelerate Commercialization

16:45

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17:30

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Collaboration is key in the alternative proteins sector. Food-tech companies have developed innovative solutions independently of each other, but they often need help to scale or reach new markets...

Closing Remarks

17:35

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17:45

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