Next-gen fats and oils: Tackling sustainability concerns in the lab

Oils and fats are essential ingredients, boosting the taste, texture, and even the appearance of food products. But how tropical oils and animal fats are sourced regularly comes under scrutiny. Can novel technologies help alleviate deforestation and animal welfare concerns? Join us at Climate Smart Food 2024 when we meet three innovators rethinking oil and fat and production in the lab. On Thursday 26 September , three start-ups will pitch their innovations in a session titled Chewing the Fat . You’ll hear from: Who else is speaking at Climate Smart Food? Over three days in September (24-26), expert speakers will take to the digital stage to discuss all things sustainability in food production. This free-to-attend event is open for registrations now. So, who exactly is on the bill? We’re looking forward to welcoming: What’s on the programme ? 24 September: Decarbonising supply chains at the source Food majors are under increasing pressure to stamp out irresponsible practices from ingredient supply chains. But voluntary measures have only got the sector so far, and policymakers are stepping in. While Europe races to comply with incoming regulations, rising global temperatures are plaguing production of key commodities cocoa, coffee and sugar. Can decarbonisation practices be embedded at the source before it’s too late? Day 1 of Climate Smart Food will cover: 26 September: New tech and novel ingredients for a sustainable future Technological innovations, including those tackling packaging waste, promise to move the needle on carbon emissions. So too do novel ingredients, which have the power to significantly improve the sustainability of everyday products. But not all innovations are on the market, and tight investor budgets could see trailblazers struggle to reach the regulatory stage. Which new ingredients and technologies will go the distance to truly transform what and how we eat? Day 3 of Climate Smart Food will cover:

Next-gen fats and oils: Tackling sustainability concerns in the lab

Can novel technologies help alleviate deforestation and animal welfare concerns? Hear from three start-ups who are convinced they can.

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