The Future of Protein Production

A warm welcome to advisory board member André Silva, Segment Marketing Specialist WEU at Merck Group. André will be helping us create yet another agenda to remember at this year's edition of Future of Protein Production Amsterdam. André is currently leading the New Food initiative at Merck, exploring alternative protein and cultivated meat markets in Western Europe. Will you be one of the 1000+ attendees at our biggest event yet? 🎟️ For the first time, you can get a free pass to attend the exhibition – featuring over 60 exhibitors. 🎫 If you want access to more, you can buy a full-access pass. This pass includes everything: an exciting conference agenda, networking opportunities, workshops, food, drinks, and more! Register now to save €500 on your pass! (Link in comments) #AlternativeProteins #FoodInnovation #FutureOfFood #FoodTech #CellularAgriculture #PrecisionFermentation #Plantbased

The future of food is being reimagined before our eyes—are you keeping up? This week, the pet food sector takes a bold step forward with the launch of a groundbreaking dog food featuring a novel fermented protein. Designed to deliver all the essential amino acids while minimizing environmental impact, this development could redefine expectations in the premium pet nutrition space. Meanwhile, a fresh wave of funding is set to transform biomanufacturing. A pioneering company has secured significant investment to scale its modular precision fermentation platform, aiming to slash costs and accelerate the transition to bio-based alternatives. Could this be the breakthrough needed to make sustainable production more commercially viable? In a fascinating application of natural materials, researchers have identified an unexpected candidate for cultivated meat scaffolds—Aloe vera. With promising structural and biocompatibility properties, could this widely available plant be key to improving the texture and cost-effectiveness of lab-grown meat? The regulatory landscape is also evolving. The FDA has released draft guidance on the labeling of plant-based alternatives to animal-derived foods, aiming to enhance clarity for consumers. But will these recommendations provide the clarity needed, or add further complexity for manufacturers navigating the market? The plant-based category continues to expand with new product innovations. A leading brand is tapping into the growing demand for Tex-Mex cuisine by introducing a new high-protein, additive-free alternative. As global appetites for plant-based foods diversify, how will this trend shape future product development? Elsewhere, a precision fermentation company has introduced its animal-free dairy protein to the US market, touting functional and nutritional benefits that could rival conventional whey. Could this ingredient unlock new potential for the active nutrition sector? Finally, momentum is building for microbial protein. A major player in this space has secured additional funding to drive commercial scale-up, reinforcing confidence in air-based protein as a sustainable food source. As novel protein solutions gain traction, what barriers remain to full-scale adoption? #foodtech #alternativeproteins #fermentation #cultivatedmeat #foodproduction #futureoffood

A warm welcome to advisory board member Alex Holst, Senior Policy Manager at The Good Food Institute Europe! Alex will be helping us create yet another agenda to remember at this year's edition of Future of Protein Production Amsterdam. Since joining GFI in 2019, Alex has been working with EU policymakers and civil society to mobilize public R&D funding and create an evidence-based regulatory path to market for plant-based, fermentation-made, and cultivated meat, eggs, dairy and seafood. Will you be one of the 1000+ attendees at our biggest event yet? 🎟️ For the first time, you can get a free pass to attend the exhibition – featuring over 60 exhibitors. 🎫 If you want access to more, you can buy a full-access pass. This pass includes everything: an exciting conference agenda, networking opportunities, workshops, food, drinks, and more! Register now to save €500 on your pass! (Link in comments) #AlternativeProteins #FoodInnovation #FutureOfFood #FoodTech #CellularAgriculture #PrecisionFermentation #Plantbased

🗓️ Join us for this week's fantastic (and FREE!) webinar from Protein Production Technology International, 'Springboarding from feed to food: What does it take?', on Thursday February 27, 2025, at 14:00 London/15:00 Berlin/09:00 New York City. As our most recent webinars have all been oversubscribed, and with limited seats available, we would urge you to sign up right now to avoid disappointment! And don't worry if you can't attend live—you can still watch the session recording at any time, but you'll need to register to access the playback. This free, hour-long event is hosted in partnership with Unibio and will feature a diverse panel of industry experts sharing their expertise in protein production and commercialization. #foodtech #alternativeproteins #altproteins #foodproduction

🌟 Our Advisory Board for this year's Future of Protein Production Amsterdam is here! The advisory board comprises leading experts in protein innovation who will be helping us create yet another agenda to remember! A big thanks to: Alex Holst Senior Policy Manager, Good Food Institute Europe André Silva, Segment Marketing Specialist WEU, Merck Life Science Anna Handschuh Founder and Managing Director, Future Affairs Consulting Ira van Eelen, Board Member, Cellulaire Agricultuur Nederland Floor Buitelaar, Founding Partner, Bright Green Partners Hannah Lester CEO & Principal Consultant, ATOVA Regulatory Consulting, SL Karim Kurmaly PhD, Director – Smart Protein, DSM Karsten Schellhas, Senior Consultant, SchellhasFood Technology Consultants Kerry Rees, Partner, HGF Limited Seronei Chelulei Cheison, CEO & Founder, Sinonim Biotech UG Sonalie Figueiras - The World's Green Queen, Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Green Queen Media Stacy Pyett, Program Manager Proteins for Life, Wageningen University & Research Robert E. Jones, Vice-President, Global Public Affairs, Mosa Meat Will you be one of the 1000+ attendees at our biggest event yet? 🎟️For the first time, you can get a free pass to attend the exhibition – featuring over 60 exhibitors! 🎫 If you want access to more, you can buy a full-access pass. This pass includes everything: an exciting conference agenda – helped put together by our freshly announced advisory board and our new Programme Director Alex Crisp, networking opportunities, workshops, food, drinks, and more! Register now to save €500 on your pass! (Link in comments) #AlternativeProteins #FoodInnovation #FutureOfFood #FoodTech #CellularAgriculture #PrecisionFermentation #Plantbased

As alternative proteins evolve, companies are increasingly looking to scale innovations from animal feed into human food applications. But what does it take to successfully make this transition? From regulatory hurdles to functional and nutritional optimization, navigating this shift requires a multifaceted approach. You can find out on Thursday 27 February 2025 at 2pm London/3pm Berlin and 9am New York City in our second webinar of the year, Springboarding from feed to food: What does it take?. Seats are limited so secure your spot today! https://hubs.ly/Q036zqBP0 Join Protein Production Technology International for another star-studded webinar, sponsored by Unibio, where industry leaders will explore the challenges and opportunities in bringing feed-derived proteins to the food sector. Our expert panel will discuss: ✅ Regulatory considerations for approval and market entry ✅ Scaling strategies for commercializing novel protein sources ✅ Functional and sensory challenges in adapting proteins for food applications ✅ Consumer acceptance and sustainability narratives Expert panelists include: 🔹 Eleni Ntokou – New Product Development, Sustainability, & Regulatory Affairs Director, Unibio 🔹 Thierry Duvanel – Director of Innovation, Bühler Group 🔹 Bryan Tracy – Co-founder & CEO, Superbrewed Food Inc. 🔹 Olivier Hartz – Chief Commercial Officer, Unibio 🔹 Hannah Lester – CEO & Principal Consultant, ATOVA Regulatory Consulting, SLU 🔹 Celine Schiff-Deb – Chief Scientific Officer, MISTA/Givaudan Who should attend? This webinar is essential for food and feed innovators, alternative protein startups, investors, and industry professionals seeking to understand the roadmap from feed-grade to food-grade proteins. 🔗 Register now to gain valuable insights from leading experts shaping the future of sustainable protein production! #foodtech #alternativeproteins #altproteins #foodproduction

📣 Save the date: you are invited to join the biggest event of the year in Europe for alternative proteins. The Future of Protein Production Amsterdam will return to RAI Amsterdam in a larger venue on 29 & 30 October, and we'd love for you to join us! This year, we will be bigger than ever with: ⭐ +1,000 attendees ⭐ +100 speakers ⭐ +60 exhibitors Will you join us at the meeting place for the commercialization of alternative proteins? For the first time ever, we are offering a free pass. Yup, you heard that right, you can attend Future of Protein Production Amsterdam for free! The free pass will give you access to the exhibition only, while our all-access pass includes everything the conference has to offer, including an industry-leading agenda, fantastic networking opportunities, mission-critical workshops, food and drinks, and much, much more! 🐣 Plus, if you secure your pass now, you will benefit from a discount of €500 with our Super Early Bird offer! ⏰ Don't dally! 🎫 Register now and we'll see you in October: https://hubs.ly/Q036p59N0 #FutureOfFood #AlternativeProtein #FoodInnovation #FoodTech #CellularAgriculture #PlantBased #Fermentation

With alternative proteins facing increasing pressure to scale efficiently, navigate complex regulations, and secure investment in a cautious funding environment, industry leaders gathered to discuss the path from discovery to commercialization at the 30 January 2025 webinar hosted by Protein Production Technology International, in partnership with Beckman Coulter Life Sciences. Once again, we reached our maximum limit on live attendees so to watch on-demand from 1 February 2025, please register via the link below: https://hubs.ly/Q034R3jn0 Chris Saenz from Beckman Coulter Life Sciences emphasized the importance of early alignment, noting that "engaging upstream and downstream teams from the start is critical to avoid costly misalignment later." Kartheek Anekella-Anderson from Pall Corporation highlighted the role of quality control, stating that "batch-to-batch consistency starts with anticipating challenges at the lab scale, not at full production." Mihir Pershad from Umami Bioworks stressed the need for strategic flexibility, explaining that "companies must de-risk their strategy—whether through market diversification or adjacent applications." Simo Ellilä from Enifer spoke about market adaptability, saying, "Pet food is a great entry point, but flexibility is key to transitioning to human food markets." And finally, Adam Leman from The Good Food Institute underscored the broader potential of biomanufacturing, adding, "Biomanufacturing presents a huge opportunity for food security and domestic job creation." As the alternative protein sector evolves, these insights will be critical for companies navigating commercialization. #FutureOfFood #PrecisionFermentation #ScalingInnovation #FoodTech #AlternativeProteins

🗓️ Join us for this week's insightful (and FREE!) webinar from Protein Production Technology International, 'From Molecule to Market: Exploring the Journey from Discovery to Commercialization', on Thursday January 30, 2025, at 14:00 London/15:00 Berlin/09:00 New York City. As our December 2024 webinar was oversubscribed, we would urge you to sign up now to avoid disappointment! And don't worry if you can't attend live—you can watch the session recording at any time, but you'll need to register to access the playback. This free, hour-long event is hosted in partnership with Beckman Coulter Life Sciences and will feature a diverse panel of industry experts sharing their expertise in protein production and commercialization. 🔍 Taking an innovative protein product from R&D to market is a complex and multifaceted journey. This webinar will explore the key stages of this process, from the early steps of molecular discovery to scaling up production, navigating regulatory frameworks, and meeting market expectations. The panel will also discuss strategies for overcoming common challenges, such as optimizing yields, ensuring production consistency, balancing sustainability with cost-effectiveness, and addressing consumer demands for quality and taste.

There's just a week to go to sign up for our first webinar of 2025 and given the Oscars nominees will be announced later today, we've got our own star-studded cast for 'From molecule to market: Exploring the journey from discovery to commercialization', which takes place at 2pm London/3pm Berlin/9am New York City on Thursday 30 January 2025. Sign up today to grab one of the limited virtual seats. And remember, if you can't attend on the day, you still need to register to watch on-demand! https://hubs.ly/Q033Kj5v0 Taking an innovative protein product from R&D to commercialization is a complex journey that requires navigating numerous challenges while capitalizing on significant opportunities. This webinar will explore the critical stages of this process, highlighting key strategies for success and pitfalls to avoid. We're delighted to be joined by some A-listers in the alternative proteins sector: Mihir Pershad, Founder & CEO Umami Bioworks Simo Ellilä, CEO & Co-founder Enifer Kartheek Anekella, PhD Anekella, Global Marketing Manager, Food and Alternative Protein Pall Corporation Brian Jacobson, Associate Director of Strategic Operations University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Chris Saenz, Segment Development Manager - Biomanufacturing - North America Beckman Coulter Life Sciences Adam Leman Ph.D., Lead Scientist, Fermentation The Good Food Institute Let's start 2025 off with a bang! Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the evolving landscape of protein production. Reserve your spot today! This is a free-to-attend webinar. Attendees can hear from industry experts and interact through a Q&A session. #freewebinar #alternativeproteins #startups #foodtech #biomanufacturing