In this episode of Protein Production Technology International, Romain Joly, Global Head of Proteins at Roquette, discusses how the company is advancing sustainable plant-based nutrition. He explores the growing consumer interest in hybrid protein solutions, performance nutrition, and emerging dietary needs like GLP-1-driven diets. Romain outlines challenges around sourcing and scaling organic and fava proteins, emphasizing the importance of scientific validation and local supply chain resilienc...
Aug 13, 2025•34 min•Ep. 75
In this episode of Protein Production Technology International, Keisha Stickland, co-founder and CEO of The Mushroom Meat Company, shares how a personal health journey led her to launch a clean-label, whole-food meat alternative business. She explains how functional mushrooms serve as both nutritional powerhouses and a scalable protein base, offering health benefits without compromising taste or texture. Drawing from her tech background, Keisha details a modular, platform-style approach to produ...
Aug 12, 2025•48 min•Ep. 88
In this episode of Protein Production Technology International, Michelle Lu, founder and CEO of Novel Farms, outlines a pragmatic, first-principles approach to reducing the cost of cultivated meat. She explains how the company avoids overengineering by using food-grade inputs, simplified downstream processing, and contract manufacturing. Michelle discusses the importance of demystifying technical and economic barriers, particularly around media formulation, amino acid sourcing, and regulatory co...
Jul 30, 2025•25 min•Ep. 85
In this episode of Protein Production Technology International, Steve Simitzis, partner at Solvable Syndicate, shares his unique journey from software engineer to food tech investor, driven by a lifelong commitment to sustainability. He discusses the shift from early hype in cultivated meat to today’s focus on cost efficiency and commercialization. Steve emphasizes that scalability and execution now matter more than scientific novelty, and that founders must align their vision with market realit...
Jul 29, 2025•28 min•Ep. 79
In this episode of Protein Production Technology International, experts explore the evolving field of analytics for next-generation protein sources. As traditional testing methods struggle to keep pace, the panel discusses the need for more accurate, scalable, and cost-effective solutions. Topics include challenges with measuring true protein content, the impact of sample variability, and the role of automation in improving reproducibility. Regulatory developments and the importance of global st...
Jul 23, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 91
In this episode of Protein Production Technology International, the focus is on hybrid food products and the technical strategies needed to scale them effectively. The session explores how inline blending and advanced measurement technologies can help producers overcome the complexities of mixing diverse ingredients while maintaining consistency, efficiency, and clean labels. Guest speaker Ryan Kromhout shares insights into how ultra-precise control over mass flow, density, and viscosity can imp...
Jul 22, 2025•59 min•Ep. 92
Jul 15, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 94
In this episode of Protein Production Technology International, Elliot Swartz, Senior Principal Scientist at the Good Food Institute, discusses key cost drivers and emerging opportunities in cultivated meat. Elliot challenges outdated assumptions on media costs, revealing that amino acid prices are significantly lower than previously modeled. He explores how companies are innovating in equipment design, scaling strategies, and bioprocess efficiency to cut capital expenses and improve performance...
Jul 09, 2025•38 min•Ep. 82
In this episode of Protein Production Technology International, Sharon Cittone, founder and CEO of Edible Planet Ventures, offers a candid assessment of the alternative protein sector’s current reset. She reflects on early missteps in messaging and overhyped expectations, emphasizing that future success hinges on taste, nutrition, affordability, and consumer trust. Sharon explains how the investment landscape is evolving toward disciplined, mission-aligned capital and highlights the growing impo...
Jul 08, 2025•29 min•Ep. 84
In this episode of Protein Production Technology International, leaders from Multus, Roslin Technologies, and The Cultured Hub discuss how their cross-company collaboration is accelerating the commercialization of cultivated meat. They outline how combining cell line development, growth media, and bioprocessing expertise reduces costs, improves scalability, and enables faster market entry. The team emphasizes the importance of robust tech transfer, logistics coordination, and food safety certifi...
Jul 01, 2025•36 min•Ep. 89
In this episode of Protein Production Technology International, Emmy Nitert van Schijndel, Associate Director of Business Development at DSM-Firmenich, discusses clean label innovation in meat, fish, and cheese alternatives. She explains how shifting consumer expectations are driving demand for simpler, recognizable ingredients without compromising taste, texture, or nutrition. Emmy outlines the technical challenges of clean label formulation, particularly around texture, and how multifunctional...
Jun 25, 2025•23 min•Ep. 90
In this episode of Protein Production Technology International, Gil Horsky, Managing Partner at Flora VC, shares his insights on the evolution of food tech investing. He discusses the shift from hype-driven growth to a more grounded, impact-focused approach, emphasizing the importance of patience, scalability, and cost efficiency in the food and agri-tech space. Gil highlights growing investor interest in digitization, food as medicine, and supply chain resilience, while noting the cooling enthu...
Jun 24, 2025•33 min•Ep. 81
In this episode of Protein Production Technology International, Nick Bradley is joined by Ali Osman, Diana Oliveira, Harry Barraza, Amy Williams, Annick Verween, David Laubner, and Filipa Soares to explore how systems thinking is shaping the future of nutrition. The discussion focuses on aligning innovation, sustainability, and functionality across the food value chain. With insights from biotech founders, researchers, and policy experts, the panel examines the role of collaboration, data integr...
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 93
In this episode of Protein Production Technology International, host Nick welcomes Meir Wachs, founder of Kyomei, a biotech startup using molecular farming to produce functional proteins with plants as biofactories. Meir explains how Kyomei transforms leafy greens into sustainable protein sources while maximizing value by co-extracting multiple ingredients from a single crop. He highlights the benefits of molecular farming, including potential integration with existing agriculture, but also ackn...
May 28, 2025•16 min•Ep. 69
In this episode of Protein Production Technology International, Sam Van De Velde, co-founder and CEO of Fishway, shares his unconventional journey from finance to the cultivated seafood sector. Sam discusses the founding of Fishway, the challenges of securing patient investors, and assembling a skilled team to drive innovation in cultivated fish biomass production. He highlights the environmental urgency caused by overfishing, the declining health of global fisheries, and how cultivated seafood ...
May 21, 2025•36 min•Ep. 67
In this episode of Protein Production Technology International, Jeff Tripician, CEO of a leading cultivated meat company, shares how his decades in the conventional meat industry shaped his belief in the potential for cultivated meat to complement traditional meat production. Trip highlights how the growing global population, strained natural resources, and climate challenges make alternative protein sources essential. He emphasizes that cultivated meat isn’t meant to replace farmers, but to off...
May 14, 2025•54 min•Ep. 68
In this episode of Protein Production Technology International, Adam Tarshis, CEO of Mozza Foods, discusses how the company is using molecular farming to produce real dairy proteins—without the need for cows. By engineering soybeans to produce casein, Mozza Foods aims to deliver animal-free dairy ingredients with the same taste and functionality as traditional dairy, but with far lower environmental impact. Adam explains why soybeans were chosen, how their proteins are extracted using standard d...
Apr 30, 2025•23 min•Ep. 70
In this episode of Protein Production Technology International, Björn Örvar, co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of a pioneering molecular farming company, discusses the evolution and potential of plant-based protein production. He explains how plants, particularly barley, can serve as natural biofactories for producing proteins essential for cultivated meat and other applications. Björn highlights the advantages of plant molecular farming, including lower production costs, scalability, and ...
Apr 23, 2025•23 min•Ep. 71
Apr 16, 2025•55 min•Ep. 73
In this episode of Protein Production Technology International, experts from across the alternative protein sector explore the challenges and opportunities of transitioning from feed-grade to food-grade production. Industry leaders share insights on optimizing fermentation and downstream processing, navigating complex regulatory landscapes, and attracting strategic investment to scale production. The panel emphasizes the importance of taste, texture, and price parity in winning over consumers, a...
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 72
In this episode of Protein Production Technology International, Katrien Verbrugge and Dominik Michel discuss how their companies collaborate to support sustainable food production through advanced bioprocessing and filtration technologies. They highlight the critical role of clean, efficient bioreactors and contamination control across all stages of production, from R&D to full-scale manufacturing. Emphasis is placed on ensuring regulatory compliance, product safety, and operational efficien...
Mar 19, 2025•20 min•Ep. 66
In this episode of Protein Production Technology International , industry experts discuss the challenges of scaling alternative proteins from lab to market. The panel explores key bottlenecks, including strain optimization, downstream processing, and securing the right contract manufacturers. They highlight the importance of early techno-economic analysis, batch-to-batch consistency, and leveraging predictive tools for strain engineering. Sustainability remains a priority, with discussions on up...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 65
In this episode of Protein Production Technology International, Kerry Rees, Partner and Patent Attorney at HGF, leads a discussion on the strategic importance of Intellectual Property (IP) in the food technology sector. The conversation highlights how a robust IP strategy can help companies protect innovations, gain a competitive edge, and attract investors. Key takeaways include understanding the role of IP in market differentiation, how it builds investor confidence, and aligning IP strategies...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 64
In this episode of Protein Production Technology International, host Nick speaks with Chris Saenz, Segment Development Manager of Biomanufacturing at Beckman Coulter Life Sciences. Chris shares insights into Beckman Coulter's role in advancing alternative proteins, particularly through precision fermentation. He explains how the company supports innovators in the sector by streamlining workflows and optimizing processes for faster R&D in sustainable food production. Chris also discusses the ...
Feb 19, 2025•30 min•Ep. 46
In this episode of Protein Production Technology International, Ryan Kromhout, Manager of KROHNE’s Global Food Industry Division, discusses the role of advanced measurement solutions in optimizing plant-based protein production. Kromhout highlights how precise, real-time measurement tools—such as inline flow meters and density analyzers—can streamline production processes, ensuring consistency and quality while reducing waste. He shares insights into how hybrid products, combining plant-based an...
Feb 12, 2025•35 min•Ep. 47
In this episode of Protein Production Technology International, Elvedin Ramani, Product Manager for Alternative Proteins at Holac Maschinenbau, discusses the critical role precision cutting technology plays in producing high-quality alternative protein products. He explains how Holac’s cutting machines are designed to process a wide range of plant-based ingredients—such as soy, pea, beans, and lentils—into various textures and sizes, ensuring an appealing final product. Ramani highlights the ver...
Feb 05, 2025•22 min•Ep. 52
In this episode of Protein Production Technology International, host Nick speaks with Ivor Lyons and Carla de Urrutia from Alt Dairy. They discuss their journey into food tech and the development of their company, which specializes in producing large-scale alternative dairy ingredients for the food service sector. Alt Dairy caters to the growing demand for dairy-free products, especially in response to rising concerns over dairy intolerance and plant-based diets. The company focuses on supplying...
Jan 29, 2025•32 min•Ep. 54
In this episode of Protein Production Technology International, Nick interviews Charlotte Hughes, Marketing Scientific Content Writer at Hamilton Process Analytics. Charlotte shares her journey from protein biochemistry research to her role at Hamilton, where she now focuses on process analytical technology (PAT). She explains how Hamilton’s advanced sensors and real-time monitoring tools optimize key parameters like pH, dissolved oxygen, and carbon dioxide in cultivated meat production, helping...
Jan 26, 2025•35 min•Ep. 59
In this episode of Protein Production Technology International, Jim Laird, CEO of Enough Foods, and Michael Kilkie, Head of Culinary, discuss the company’s journey in producing Abunda®, a sustainable microprotein that aims to address global food challenges. They highlight how fermentation provides an efficient alternative to traditional protein sources, using fewer resources like water and land. Enough Foods has built a strong foundation through strategic partnerships and funding, allowing them ...
Jan 22, 2025•41 min•Ep. 50
In this episode of Protein Production Technology International, Nick interviews Daniel Kennedy, Director of Platform and Business Development, and Akshay Arora, Director of Innovation Protein Fortification, from Ingredion. The discussion revolves around the company's role in the plant-based protein sector and the opportunities for innovation in snacks, beverages, and traditional meal replacements. Sustainability is key for Ingredion, and they focus on using pulses like peas, fava beans, and lent...
Dec 18, 2024•35 min•Ep. 60
