Join us at the Climate Smart Food Digital Summit, from the 24-26 September. An event that brings together industry experts and thought leaders to address the inefficiencies in the food value chain and reduce the carbon impact of food production and consumption. 

Our expert in the food and drink, Alice Pilkington, will be sharing her insights into the possibilities of blending real meat or dairy with plant ingredients to achieve a lower carbon footprint and improved nutritional profiles. Explore the insights into the future of sustainable food innovations and the challenges facing hybrid products in the market today, through her expertise and research findings to provoke new thinking and spark discussions.

Featured Presentation: The ‘Hybrid’ Potential in Meat and Dairy 

Thursday 26 September | 3.20 pm CET 
So-called hybrid products promise so much. By blending real meat or dairy with plant ingredients, animal-based products can instantly win a lower carbon footprint and improve nutritional profiles. But despite all these gains, innovation in meat and dairy hybrids remains low, and historic hybrid products have failed to resonate with consumers. Does the hybrid proposition still have legs?

Interested in accessing this presentation and how you can reduce your carbon footprint, sign up above.

About the event: 

The Climate Smart Food Digital Summit gathers industry thought leaders to discuss current challenges and opportunities. Register for FREE to access presentations, live panel discussions, and engage directly with presenters and other participants through live polls and Q&A sessions. The summit will cover crucial topics including:

  • Decarbonising Supply Chains at the Source
  • Eco-friendly Production from Farm to Fork
  • New Tech and Novel Ingredients for a Sustainable Future
Meet the expert
Alice Pilkington
Senior Global Food and Drink Analyst
Alice Pilkington joined Mintel’s Global Food and Drink team as a Senior Global Food and Drink Analyst in 2023, having worked within the UK team since October 2019. She is responsible for providing consumer insights and actionable recommendations on Mintel’s portal, as well as delivering regular client presentations. Alice’s previous experience includes teaching English in Istanbul and Rome and working as a cookery school teacher for Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay.
  • EMEA
  • Food and Drink
  • Ingredients, Flavours and Fragrances
September 24th, 2024 - September 26th, 2024
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