Track II: Product Development & Processing
11 Jun 2026
Summit | 11th June
Summit 11th June Sessions
Track II
- Designing the New Generation of Plant Based Foods: from cook and look to screening solutions present in nature - Dr. Serafim Bakalis, University of Copenhagen
In this presentation we will explore methodologies that can lead to the next generation of plant-based products. Food products have been developed over centuries largely through trial-and-error methods. Progress in food material science both in terms of experimental methodologies as well as modelling capabilities has provided insights and led to a deeper understanding and development of new products, especially around interactions of different materials. A range of consumer goods companies, e.g. home and personal care, are increasingly using data driven approaches to accelerate innovation and optimize formulations. While the opportunity is there, direct reapplication of methodologies brings challenges. Ways to screen solutions available in nature to improve plant-based products will be discussed.
- Next-Wave Plant-Based Product Development - TBD
- Panel: Clean-Label Trends: Reformulating for Simplicity, Nutrition & Taste - Frank Meijer, Biospringer & other speakers TBA
