On-Demand Webinar – The Journey of Plant-based Innovation; Future Opportunities & Challenges
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On-Demand Webinar – The Journey of Plant-based Innovation; Future Opportunities & Challenges
06 MAY 20221 MIN READ
The appetite for new plant-based foods shows no sign of slowing down. Consumers are demanding more from meat and dairy alternatives, which has accelerated innovation in this category, creating a diverse market with a variety of formats to choose from. Food-technology is advancing rapidly to catch up with the pace of the market, providing novel solutions to taste, texture and nutrition. With 10 billion people to feed sustainably by 2050, the plant-based journey is only beginning.
In this webinar, our experts dive into the challenges and opportunities for future innovation in the ever-evolving plant-based market by answering questions such as:
How has the plant-based market changed and what might the future look like?
Who are the movers / shakers and disrupters to watch in the plant-based arena?
What opportunities for plant based have emerged with advances in food technology & processing?
What are the key technical challenges when innovating plant-based foods?
What does successful plant-based innovation look like?
With over 40 years of experience in the food industry, David is able to join the dots between insights, ideas and territories, translates concepts and products into business results, value, and growth. David is well recognised for his thought leadership in food craft, science and technology. He has a track record of delivering innovative quality food solutions to the market, with a recent focus on plant-based innovation.
Director of Business Development, Plant Protein - Kerry
Scott Walnofer is the Director of Business Development for Kerry North America’s plant protein business, shaping and inspiring the future of plant-based foods. Prior to his role in business development, Scott led Kerry’s North America culinary team, partnering with Kerry’s chefs to bring customers’ products to life through his deep technical mastery of Kerry technologies, functionalities, and applications.
VP of Science & Technology - The Good Food Institute
Liz works to identify and forecast areas of technological need within the alternative protein field. Her efforts also catalyze research to address these needs while supporting researchers in academia and industry to move the field forward. She is a firm believer in the power of technology to enable us to meet growing food demands in a sustainable way.
Joan Tobin, PhD, is a Research Fellow with over 20 years experience in Dairy Industry. Joan works with the Integrated Technology Innovation team bringing novel ingredient and process solutions to the Food Industry. A graduate of UCC with a PhD in Food Chemistry specialising in Cheese Chemistry, Joan has worked for Kerry specialising in Product Development and Innovation, working on key Brands including Cheestrings.
Feeding the world in a way that supports both people and the planet – without compromising the future – is igniting bold innovations for 2026 and beyond. Moving towards an industry where nourishing, affordable, and sustainable choices are within reach for everyone, everywhere.
