About this event
In Partnership With Happy Plant Protein
With plant protein innovation accelerating, how do we ensure technology stays grounded in what really matters – taste, affordability, and simplicity?
In this webinar, sponsored by Happy Plant Protein, we’ll explore how the next wave of plant-based innovation is moving beyond complexity to focus on practical, scalable, and consumer-friendly solutions. From new processing technologies to ingredient functionality, we’ll look at how to bridge the gap between technical potential and everyday application.
Whether you're formulating new products, optimizing for clean labels, or trying to reduce cost without sacrificing nutrition, this session will offer insights from across the ecosystem.
Topics we’ll cover include:
- How can new technologies reduce processing steps – and why does that matter for sustainability, cost, and consumer trust?
- What do manufacturers actually need from next-gen protein ingredients?
- Can less purified ingredients still deliver great taste, texture, and nutritional value?
- What are consumers really looking for in plant-based products – and how can we meet those expectations without overengineering?
Featuring:
- Experts in plant protein R&D, food manufacturing, and consumer trends
- A quick spotlight on Happy Plant Protein’s single-step flour-to-protein process, showing how simplified tech can unlock global scalability
- A panel discussion with insights from researchers and industry leaders working at the intersection of innovation and implementation
Whether you're in product development, procurement, or tech scouting, this is a session for anyone asking, how do we make great food with great tech – without losing the plot?
This is a free-to-attend webinar. Attendees can hear from industry experts and interact through a Q&A session.
Hosted by
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Team member
Nick Bradley Co-founder/Editorial Director @ Protein Production Technology InternationalT
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Guest speaker
Lisa Zychowski Head of Formulations & Strategic Procurement @ Planted FoodsG
Dr Lisa Zychowski is Head of Formulations & Strategic Procurement at Planted Foods, where she leads the development of clean-label, sustainable plant-based meat alternatives. With a PhD in Food Chemistry from University College Cork and a background in Food Science from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, she brings experience from major food companies including Nestlé and ConAgra. Dr Zychowski is also an active industry speaker, known for her work in ingredient innovation and sustainable processing.
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Guest speaker
Jari Karlsson CEO @ Happy Plant ProteinG
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Emilia Nordlund Research Manager - Industrial Biotechnology & Food @ VTT Technical Research Centre of FinlandG
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Lukas Frei Head of Market Segment Proteins & Ingredients @ Bühler Group AGG
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Pekka Lehtinen Chef Technology Officer @ Happy Plant ProteinG
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