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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. Protein is an integral part of a healthy diet for both people and animals but current protein consumption and production levels are unsustainable, says Gerard Klein Essink, director, Bridge2Food, host of 10th Protein Summit 2017, 26-28 September 2017 (Reims, France).

All this and more will be discussed at 10th Protein Summit 2017, 26-28 September 2017 (Reims, France). This is the largest global protein platform which brings together Industry and Public Policy Leaders from the whole value chain to discuss, co-operate, build and shape future protein strategies. 400+ experts from Food, Feed and Pet food; Protein ingredients, Technology & Research industries will join a 5-in1 Summit featuring:

1. Protein 2030 Summit
2. Plant Based Foods Summit
3. High Protein Food Summit
4. Protein Ingredients Summit
5. Protein Processing Summit.

There will be 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.

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I) Protein 2030 Summit on the Future Protein Agenda in Europe and globally. Get a better understanding on the various protein initiatives in Europe and around the world.

Some key themes will be:

• Consumer Global Supply & Demand of Proteins & Protein Foods
• European Soy: Bridging Sustainable Protein Demand with Supply
• The Protein Challenge 2040
• Food 2030 & Protein 2030? – European Commission.

Speakers from Agritel, Green Protein Alliance, Protein France, The Protein Challenge 2040, Donau Soja, German Ministry for Agriculture, Pulse Canada.

II) Plant-Based Foods Summit– A truly global perspective, with presentations from leading international brands including Mr Edwin Bark, MD, Tivall Europe at Nestle and Mr Kevin Brennan, Chief Executive of Quorn Foods (UK) there will be invaluable insights into the plant based category including meat-free and milk-free.

Some key themes will be:

• The US plant-based investment opportunity
• Plant-Based Foods as a category: Is there a future?
• The European Market for Meat-Free and Dairy-Free Foods
• The Global Context: Building the Plant-Based Foods Category.

III) High Protein Foods Summit – Understanding the benefits and communicating them to the consumers and establish some key points where industry can work together to grow the overall market.

Some key themes will be:

• The Growth of High Protein in the USA – what can we learn?
• Consumer Awareness and ‘Protein Understanding’
• The case of Higher Protein Meat Snacks
• Innovation in the Breakfast Category
• Trends & Developments in Medical Nutrition.

Speakers from: Quorn, Nestle/Tivall, Alpro, Hain Celestial/Mona, Amidori and Motivaction.

IV) Protein Ingredients Summit brings together global experts across the value chain with the ambition to create a platform for discussion on the role of new protein ingredients for a better and more sustainable food, pet food and feed world.

Some key themes are:

• Animal feed markets: From Global to Regional Protein Supply?
• The Future of Single Cell Proteins
• A high value and high protein pet foods outlook
• Krill bio-mass innovations & challenges
• EU Horizon 2020.

Speakers from: NIZO, Tereos, ADM Chamtor, Euvepro, A-R-D, 3fBio, Valio, Calysta, Rembrandt Foods, Aker Biomarine, NIZO, VTT, Wageningen University.

V) Protein Processing Summit – New technologies and processing methods are explored with the help of leading experts. With a truly global focus on Innovation, Development, Research and Sustainability, targeting the food and pet food industry, as well as the ingredient and processing industries.

Speakers from: ProAsh, Wageningen University, Improve, Keygene, and many others.

For more information, visit www. bridge2food.com.