Special Episode: Romain Joly - Roquette

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 resilience. He also shares how Roquette uses AI-driven consumer insights to co-create tailored protein ingredients with partners worldwide. Looking ahead, Romain predicts that taste, affordability, and clear health benefits will shape the future of plant proteins.