New perspectives for alternative proteins: The New Food Conference 2024 in Berlin

transformation processes in the food industry

Berlin, in 2024 the food market is fundamentally transferred. This year, developments in the production of alternative proteins are particularly striking, since the focus is on sustainable and health -conscious solutions. The New Food Conference , which takes place on September 3 in Berlin, will once again gather the most important actors in the industry and offer a significant exchange about the current trends and innovations.

The change in nutrition

German consumers have reduced their meat consumption by 15 percent in the past five years, while the production of plant meat alternatives has increased by more than 100 percent since 2019. This shift in consumer behavior is not just a single trend, but reflects a deeper change in nutritional culture.

The status of alternative proteins

Alternative proteins that are produced without industrial animal husbandry are now of central importance in the industry. These products, which arise on a vegetable or mushroom basis or even by cell -based solutions, offer numerous advantages for both consumers and manufacturers. At the conference, Denise Blömers from the market research institute GfK will analyze current purchasing behavior and show how these products could be more important in the future.

sustainable production

A central theme of the conference will be decarbonization. The switch to manufacturing processes that emit less greenhouse gases has the potential to change food production significantly. Ivo Rzegotta from the Good Food Institute Europe will explain how alternative proteins can contribute to reducing emissions and thus play a role in national decarbonization strategies.

innovations and technologies

Another focus is on precision fermentation, a groundbreaking technology that enables food components such as milk proteins without using animals from microorganisms. This method could revolutionize the entire food production. The support of the European Innovation Council underlines the importance of this technology in future food production.

The role of investments and start-ups

Investments in new technologies and products are crucial for the growth of the industry. The Proveg Incubator has already supported over 100 start-ups in their market entry. At the event, companies such as Atlantic Fish Co and Aiprotein are asked to present their innovative approaches and to share their experiences. Dana Wilson from the Fairir Initiative will analyze the trends that are currently moving investors.

environmental and consumer behavior

An exciting debate will be the concept of "nudging", in which consumers are stimulated by small impulses to make environmentally conscious buying decisions. Experts such as Alexander Lamm from International Flavor & Fragrances will discuss how industry can promote the consumption of vegetable alternatives. The aim is to help people change their habits without putting them under.

supply chains and the network of food production

The conference will also focus on the supply chain guidelines for vegetable alternative products. These start with the farmer and end at the supermarket fund. The goal is to take into account the perspectives of all those involved in order to make the supply chains stable and future -proof.

The event at a glance

The New Food Conference is held in English and enables the participants to take part in the discussions on site or online. This is an excellent opportunity for experts to gain new perspectives and to find out more about the latest developments in the food industry.

The further development of the food industry is decisively shaped by the interdisciplinary dialogue and the exchange between scientists, entrepreneurs and consumers. The New Food Conference acts as an important platform for this.