Innovation Talks – The Future of Protein

Food innovation plays a pivotal role in addressing global challenges such as food security, nutrition, and climate change. By developing novel approaches to food production, distribution, and consumption, we can promote healthier lifestyles while reducing the environmental impact of our food choices.

This event is focused on the intersection of health and environmental benefits through food innovation, particularly plant-based proteins, which are advantageous due to their nutritional value, sustainability, and lower environmental footprint compared to other sources of proteins. We are going to explore how advancements in food technology and sustainable practices can contribute to healthier diets and a more environmentally conscious food system.

Throughout this event, we will delve into the importance of plant proteins in supporting sustainable food systems and examine the transformative power of innovative food products. Our discussions will highlight the critical link between food, health, and the environment, offering insights into cutting-edge solutions and best practices that can drive positive change.
  • WELCOME & MODERATION

    Horst Heitz

    Chair of the Steering Committee of SME Connect

  • OPENING

    Kristian Vigenin MEP

    Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety
    Committee on Public Health
    SME Connect Board Member
    Chair of the SME Connect Working Group on Agriculture, Nutrition and Consumers
    (AgriNutriCom)

  • KEYNOTE

    Emma Kirkeby

    Environmental Policy Advisor to MEP Sigrid Friis

  • INTERVENTIONS

    Laurent Mercier

    DG AGRI, European Commission

    Mathieu Brucker

    Senior Manager of EU Government Affairs at Herbalife

    Tijn van Vugt

    Visiting Research Fellow at Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP)

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