Future Food-Tech

Meet the fresh faces of speakers taking to the Future Food-Tech stage for the first time on June 17-18 Brimming with new ideas, senior thought leaders from Unilever, McDonald’s, Cargill, Roquette, ADM and more are ready to lead refreshingly honest conversations about the state of play, offering tangible insights crucial to propelling the sector forward, in addition to dynamic case studies such as Cargill and ENOUGH's recent commercial partnership. We are pleased to welcome 100+ new and exciting names to the speaking faculty, including: Joanna Lepore, Global Director, Foresight & Capabilities Exploration, McDonald's Julie Willems, Head of Diet & Health, Unilever Isabelle ROUTIER, Head of Global Customer Technical Service Food & Protein, Roquette Heather Mills, Owner, VBITES® Jo Raven, Director of Thematic Research & Corporate Innovation, FAIRR Initiative Lynn Dornblaser, Director, Innovation & Insight, Mintel Tom Brennan, Partner, McKinsey & Company Sarah Frick, Managing Director, Plant-Based Meat Alternatives, Cargill Brian Jacobson, Associate Director of Strategic Operations, University of Illinois Chicago Dina Fernandez, Global Science & Tech Director, Alternative Proteins, ADM Nicole Bateman, President, Economic Development Corporation of Decatur and Macon County Sheetal Shah, Chief Manufacturing and Supply Chain Officer, UPSIDE Foods Download the summit brochure for a taste of what’s planned over two action-packed days: https://bit.ly/3W74GrH

As the alternative protein sector continues to evolve, what trends in financing models are emerging, and how can companies stay ahead of the curve to attract and retain investor confidence? In the panel session moderated by Steve Molino, Principal of Clear Current Capital, prestigious investors from the alt-protein space will deep dive into boosting investor confidence, uncovering cost effective financing strategies for maturing innovators, and securing investment for plant-based companies. Featured speakers: Shayna Harris, Managing Partner, Supply Change Capital Ashley Hartman, Managing Partner, Bluestein Ventures Matt Spence, Managing Director, Global Head of Venture Capital Banking, Barclays Nadav Berger, Founding General Partner, PeakBridge Rosie Wardle, Co-Founder & Partner, Synthesis Capital Join this conversation to tackle the most critical issue facing the proteins sector. Browse the summit brochure for Future Food-Tech here: https://bit.ly/3W74GrH

Mondelēz International has launched its CoLab Tech program as part of its Vision 2030 growth strategy to accelerate innovation in its core categories – chocolate, biscuits and baked snacks.   CoLab Tech brings entrepreneurs together with the Mondelēz R&D team to advance their technologies and accelerate growth, specifically searching for solutions in packaging, ingredients and sustainability.   Learn more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/erNR8uYC

Wiley Rein LLP is a Washington institution that provides indispensable counsel to pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology, clinical research, food and dietary supplement, animal, and cosmetics companies. Drawing on decades of experience and trusted relationships, Wiley helps companies adapt and thrive during unprecedented industry challenges. Meet the team at Future Food-Tech Alternative Proteins where Ann Begley, Partner will moderate the panel discussion on expediting cultivated meat commercialization, featuring influential leaders from the FDA, FAO and GOURMEY. Browse the summit brochure to see what’s in store on June 17-18: https://bit.ly/3W74GrH

Tetra Pak is a world-leading food processing and packaging solutions company that believes in responsible industry leadership and a sustainable approach to business. Tetra Pak works closely with its customers and suppliers to provide safe, innovative, and environmentally sound products that each day meet the needs of hundreds of millions of people in more than 160 countries. Connect with the team in Chicago at Future Food-Tech Alternative Proteins, where Head of New Food Fermentation, Elizabeth Teigland will share her insights on scaling precision fermentation. Download the summit brochure now to learn what's in store on June 17-18: https://bit.ly/3W74GrH

Moolec Science Becomes First Molecular Farming Company to Achieve USDA Approval for Plant-Grown Animal Proteins The USDA-APHIS RSR has determined that Moolec’s genetically engineered soybean, accumulating animal meat protein, is unlikely to pose an increased plant pest risk relative to non-engineered soybeans.  “We believe this milestone sets the stage for a revolution in the food-industrial biotech landscape, paving the way for expedited adoption of Molecular Farming technology by other industry players” - Martín Salinas, Chief of Technology & Co-Founder at Moolec. Congratulations to Martin and the team! Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3Us9arq

In just two months' time, 700+ alt proteins and ingredients players, policy makers, investors and large cap companies will gather at Future Food-Tech Alternative Proteins to break down barriers to R&D and explore consumer-centric strategies for adoption, boosting investor confidence with a deep dive into the future of the sector. We caught up with expert speakers from Unilever, Cargill, ENOUGH, Bluestein Ventures and Lazimy Regenerative Impact Partners to collect their insights on the current challenges of scalability, and the outlook for protein diversification. Read the article here: https://bit.ly/4cWdSoR Secure your place to join them in Chicago with the Early Bird discount before it expires on May 9: https://bit.ly/3vrUtex

In just two months' time, 700+ alt proteins and ingredients players, policy makers, investors and large cap companies will gather at Future Food-Tech Alternative Proteins to break down barriers to R&D and explore consumer-centric strategies for adoption, boosting investor confidence with a deep dive into the future of the sector. We caught up with expert speakers from Unilever, Cargill, ENOUGH, Bluestein Ventures and Lazimy Regenerative Impact Partners to collect their insights on the current challenges of scalability, and the outlook for protein diversification. Read the article here: https://bit.ly/4cWdSoR Secure your place to join them in Chicago with the Early Bird discount before it expires on May 9: https://bit.ly/3vrUtex

Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients, operating in over 100 countries. Roquette’s raw materials for its pharmaceutical solutions and innovative ingredients for food, nutrition and health markets are all of natural origin. Meet the team in Chicago and hear Head of Global Customer Technical Service for Food & Protein, Isabelle ROUTIER discuss elevating sensory experiences with novel ingredients during a panel session with leaders from Impossible Foods, The EVERY Company and Wageningen University & Research.   Register now to join the action: https://bit.ly/3vrUtex

Program Revealed: Future Food-Tech Alternative Proteins This year’s hard-hitting agenda addresses core strategies to accelerate the global diversification of protein. Expect panel discussions on boosting investor confidence, competing with established food brands, fast-tracking regulatory compliance, and accessing growth capital. Take part in interactive breakout sessions, unparalleled networking opportunities, and taste the latest foods coming to market alongside industry peers. Explore the program now to see everything waiting for you when 700+ pioneering alt proteins founders, investors and food brands get together on June 17-18 in Chicago: https://bit.ly/3TGx018