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Protein is in the global spotlight as we strive to meet the nutritional needs of a population set to hit 9 billion by 2040 and European food and protein markets will evolve considerably in the coming years. ‘High’ protein is still hot in Europe and Western worlds and consumer awareness of the benefits of plant-based foods is growing. Debates on availability of proteins and impact on food security, economy and geo-politics, as well as the impact of protein production on the climate will intensify. Global transition is imminent in the food, pet food and feed industries.

All this and more will be discussed at Bridge2Food’s 10th Protein Summit 2017, 26-28 September 2017 (Reims, France). Europe’s largest annual protein industry networking platform will bring together Industry and Public Policy Leaders to discuss, co-operate, build and shape future strategies. 400+ experts from Food, Feed and Pet food; Protein ingredients, Technology & Research industries will join a 5-in-1 Summit covering the whole Protein value chain:

** New for 2017** – Protein 2030 Summit on the Future Protein Agenda in Europe and globally to get a better understanding on the various protein initiatives in Europe and around the world.

Growing more plant protein in Europe is important from a sustainability, climate and self-sufficiency point of view. Demand for plant protein ingredients is increasing and there are many economic opportunities. Consumers are seeking more healthy and sustainable diets and increasing their plant-based foods intake. Governments and industry are working together to increase the shift from animal-based to plant-protein diets.

Some key themes will be: Consumer Global Supply & Demand of Proteins & Protein Foods; French Protein Ingredient Strategy; Plant-Protein Growing & Greening Strategy in Germany; Protein Challenge 2040 and Food 2030 & Protein 2030? From the European Commission.

II)Plant-Based Foods Summit targeting plant-based foods brands and value chain. Share views, ideas and opinions on the growth and the challenges to accelerate further growth of consumer and market demand in the retail, food service and other channels.

III)- High Protein Foods Summit – New opportunities for growth of high proteins foods targeting the dairy, bars, meat, bakery, snacks, confectionery, sports, health foods brands and value chain. A mix of presentations and interactive panel discussions with provocative ideas and lots of new consumer insights from various parts of the world, including contributions of CEO’s of the leading brands and market insight companies.

IV)- Protein Ingredients Summit on New ingredients, raw materials and combinations for Innovation, Development, Research, Sustainability Leaders, targeting the food and pet food industry, as well as the ingredient and processing industries.

V)- Protein Processing Summit on New technologies and processing methods for Innovation, Development, Research, Sustainability Leaders, targeting the food as well as the ingredient and processing industries.

Presentations and interactive panel discussions with key thought leaders including Quorn Foods, Tivall, Nestle and Amidori will cover all parts of the value chain: Consumers, Retailing, Food Manufacturing, Protein Ingredient production, Agriculture, Policy Making and Cross Value Chain Co-operation.

For more information, visit www. bridge2food.com.