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PODCAST

Protein Production Technology Podcast

Helping the industry understand how it will revolutionize modern protein production and help build a healthier, more efficient, and sustainable global protein system

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Episode 29: Building Better Nutrition: A Systems View...

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2026/01/22

In this episode of the PPTI Podcast, experts from research, biotechnology, and food innovation discussed how systems thinking could help reshape the future of nutrition. The panel included Annick Verween of VIB; Ali Osman, Diana Oliveira, and Harry Barraza of PfX Biotech; Amy Williams of The Good Food Institute Europe; Filipa Soares of Cell4Food; and David Laubner of Sennos.The conversation explored the role of precision fermentation, the importance of shared standards and metrics, and how

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Special Episode: Muyiwa Akintoye - Planetary

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2026/01/20

In this episode of the PPTI Podcast, Dr Muyiwa Akintoye, Chief Product Officer at Planetary, explores the opportunities and challenges of developing microprotein-based foods. He explains the importance of balancing nutrition with taste and texture, highlighting how growth conditions, strain selection, and fermentation control all influence flavor outcomes.Dr Akintoye discusses strategies to minimize off-notes, the impact of clean-label expectations, and key lessons learned from the

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Special Episode: Sonia Huppert - IFF

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2026/01/15

In this episode of the PPTI Podcast, Sonia Huppert, Global Innovation Marketing Leader at IFF, discusses how the company is redefining sensory experiences for alternative proteins. She explains how IFF combines consumer insights, AI, and advanced taste modulation technologies to optimize flavor, texture, and mouthfeel across plant-based, fermentation-derived, and cell-based proteins.Sonia highlights the ongoing challenges of replicating juiciness, succulence, and authentic flavor – and why

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65:05

Episode 30: Patents on a Plate: Protecting Innovation...

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2026/01/13

In this episode of the PPTI Podcast, experts from intellectual property law firm Mathys & Squire unpack how innovators in alternative proteins can navigate the complex world of patents. The discussion explores why IP has become a cornerstone for securing investment, forming partnerships, and protecting competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving industry.Key themes include what types of innovations can – and cannot – be patented, the importance of robust data to substantiate claims

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59:44

Episode 27: From Tech to Table: Making Plant Protein...

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2026/01/08

In this episode of the PPTI Podcast, the conversation focuses on how to make plant proteins work for both real food and real consumers. Host Nick Bradley is joined by experts from Happy Plant Protein, VTT, Bühler, and Planted to explore how innovation, functionality, and consumer expectations intersect in the next phase of plant-based development.The panel discusses how cost-effective processes and simplified formulations can reduce complexity without compromising nutritional or sensory

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30:55

Special Episode: Justin Kolbeck - Wildtype

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2026/01/06

In this episode of the PPTI Podcast, Nick speaks with Justin Kolbeck, Co-founder and CEO of Wildtype, a pioneer in cultivated seafood. Justin shares the story behind bringing sushi-grade salmon from the lab to restaurant tables, revealing the technical challenges of working with seafood cells and the opportunities cultivated foods create for purity, safety, and sustainability.He explains why Wildtype chose to start with food service partners, allowing chefs and diners to experience the

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Special Episode: Silvia Soragni - LALLEMAND

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2025/12/30

In this episode of the PPTI Podcast, Silvia Soragni, Category Manager for Savory Ingredients at Lallemand Bio-Ingredients, shares her journey from sales to leading global strategy and innovation. She explains how yeast-based proteins stand out as both nutritional and functional ingredients, offering a neutral taste and clean-label appeal compared with many other alternatives.Silvia highlights their remarkable stability under demanding processing conditions and their complete amino acid

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28:16

Special Episode: Stéphane Mac Millan - Verley

Protein Production Technology Podcast ·

2025/12/23

In this episode of the PPTI Podcast, Nick speaks with Stéphane MacMillan, CEO and Co-founder of Verley – a company redefining how dairy proteins are made. Unlike consumer-facing brands, Verley operates as a B2B ingredient supplier, using precision fermentation to produce highly pure beta-lactoglobulin.Stéphane explains why Verley avoids the 'alternative protein' label, emphasizing that its proteins are identical to those found in cow’s milk – only the production method differs. He

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21:37

Special Episode: Doug Grant - Atlantic Fish Co.

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2025/12/18

In this episode of the PPTI Podcast, Doug Grant, Co-founder and CEO of Atlantic Fish Company, explains how cultivated seafood can become a vital 'third pillar' of seafood production – complementing wild-caught and aquaculture systems. He outlines why seafood deserves its own focus, citing overfishing, the United States’ heavy reliance on imports, and the inherent limitations of fish farming.Doug highlights the importance of non-dilutive funding, such as federal grants, in supporting

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46:05

Special Episode: Eshchar Ben Shitrit - Redefine Meat

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2025/12/16

In this episode of the PPTI Podcast, Eshchar Ben Shitrit, CEO of Redefine Meat, shares his perspective on transforming the future of meat. He reflects on the company’s journey from bold vision to rapid growth, explaining how innovation, collaboration, and consumer engagement are driving progress across the alternative protein sector.Eshchar emphasizes the importance of creating products that satisfy chefs, retailers, and diners alike – delivering on taste and experience while addressing the

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Special Episode: Sebastian Rakers - BLUU Seafood

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2025/12/11

In this episode of the PPTI Podcast, Sebastian Rakers, co-founder and CEO of Bluu Seafood, shares his journey from marine biologist to cultivated seafood pioneer. He discusses the company’s mission to make high-quality fish proteins such as salmon and trout the new normal – and its exploration of premium products like cultivated caviar.Sebastian highlights the mounting environmental pressures on global fisheries and explains how cell-cultivated seafood offers clear advantages in safety,

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27:46

Special Episode: Thijs Bosch - The Protein Brewery

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2025/12/09

In this episode of the PPTI Podcast, Thijs Bosch, recently appointed CEO of The Protein Brewery, discusses the company’s milestone €30 million Series B funding round and its vision for the future of fungi-based proteins. He explains how his background in specialty proteins and scale-up ventures is helping drive commercialization and global expansion.Thijs highlights the unique advantages of The Protein Brewery’s proprietary fungal strain, which enables efficient, lower-capex fermentation

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Special Episode: Chris Bryant - APA

Protein Production Technology Podcast ·

2025/12/04

In this episode of the PPTI Podcast, host Nick speaks with Chris Bryant, Executive Director of Bryant Research and Research Adviser for the Alternative Proteins Association in the UK. Together, they unpack evidence-based insights on alternative proteins and the broad benefits of reducing reliance on industrial animal agriculture – from environmental and ethical gains to public health improvements.Chris addresses the growing impact of misinformation and industry influence on how consumers

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Special Episode: Roderik Bronkhorst - Cosun

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2025/12/02

In this episode of the PPTI Podcast, host Nick speaks with Roderik Bronkhorst, Head of Corporate Venturing at Cosun. Roderik discusses the company’s Unlock 30 strategy – an ambitious plan to transform the long-established cooperative into a global leader in plant-based and sustainable food ingredients by 2030.He explains how Cosun is balancing its deep agricultural heritage with a forward-looking approach to innovation, focusing on efficiency, diversification, and international

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Special Episode: Simo Ellilä - Enifer

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2025/11/27

In this episode of the PPTI Podcast, Simo Ellilä, CEO of Enifer, discusses the company’s latest milestone — achieving self-affirmed GRAS status for its Pekilo mycoprotein in the USA. He explains how this regulatory step opens the door to early market entry and pilot partnerships while laying the groundwork for full FDA approval.Simo highlights Pekilo’s distinctive shelf-stable format, its versatility across applications from dairy alternatives to breakfast cereals, and its neutral taste

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Episode 31: Beyond the Farm: Biomass Food Systems for...

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2025/11/25

In this episode of the PPTI Podcast, leading voices from science, startups, and established food companies explore how biomass-based food systems could help feed a resource-scarce future. The discussion delves into the potential of microalgae, fungi, and microbial fermentation to decouple food production from land, soil, and freshwater, enabling scalable, nutritious alternatives with a lower environmental footprint.Speakers highlight the advantages of whole-cell ingredients, the promise of

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Episode 32: Unlocking the Potential of Plant-Based...

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2025/11/20

In this episode of the PPTI Podcast, leading voices from across the alternative protein sector explore how functional plant proteins are powering the next wave of food innovation. The conversation examines the growing consumer demand for clean-label, sustainable products that still deliver on taste, texture, and nutrition – and what it takes to get there.From sunflower to pulse proteins, the panel unpacks the science and strategy behind formulating plant-based alternatives that can truly

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Special Episode: Vincent Krudde - Nutreco

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2025/11/18

In this episode of the PPTI Podcast, host Nick speaks with Vincent Krudde, Head of the Alternative Protein Program at Nutreco, about how a company deeply rooted in animal nutrition is helping accelerate the global shift toward sustainable protein production – from plant-based to cultivated and beyond.Vincent unpacks the scale and urgency of the protein challenge, where demand is projected to outpace population growth, and emphasizes the need for regionally diverse, complementary solutions

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Episode 33: Cleaner, Leaner, Smarter: How Advanced...

Protein Production Technology Podcast ·

2025/11/11

In this episode of the PPTI Podcast, industry experts delve into how next-generation downstream processing is reshaping the scalability, efficiency, and sustainability of alternative protein production. What was once a purely technical stage – purification, separation, and drying – has become a strategic lever that defines commercial success.Speakers from leading organizations share how innovations in membrane filtration, resin-based purification, and process optimization are boosting

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Special Episode: Randi Wahlsten - MATR Foods

Protein Production Technology Podcast ·

2025/11/05

In this episode of Protein Production Technology International, Randi Wahlsten, CEO and co-founder of MATR Foods, discusses the company’s mission to bring “food love” back to plant-based eating through simplicity and clean-label design. She explains why MATR's products rely on just five core ingredients potatoes, red beets, oats, lupins, and split peas combined with fungi fermentation to naturally create meaty textures and umami flavors without protein isolates or heavy processing. The

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