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SUMMARY:Feed the World\, Without Costing the Earth
DESCRIPTION:Gastronomica Series\nTuesday 11 February: 12:30 pm Exchange Building\, Colworth Science Park\nSpeaker: Dr Rodrigo Ledesma-Amaro – Director\, Bezos Centre\nKey themes: Precision fermentation and advances in microbial foods\n  \nWhy Attend?\nJoin us for this incredible opportunity to learn from one of the foremost experts in sustainable food systems and to gain insights into how the Bezos Centre is spearheading the alternative protein revolution. Dr Rodrigo Ledesma-Amaro’s work represents a major step forward in addressing the global food crisis\, and his vision offers hope for a sustainable future. \nWhy This Matters\nBy 2050\, the global population is projected to surpass 10 billion\, presenting a critical need to rethink how we produce and consume food. This event is part of our Lunch & Learn series\, where leading academics\, scientists\, and entrepreneurs share cutting-edge solutions to meet this challenge\, including: \n\nSustainable sourcing\nInnovative food and drink production\nReducing waste and improving recycling processes\n\nAbout the speaker\n\nDr Rodrigo Ledesma-Amaro is Director of the UK’s newly established Bezos Centre for Sustainable Proteins and the Microbial Food Hub\, part of the groundbreaking $100 million programme driven by the Bezos Earth Fund. He is also a Reader at Imperial College London\, where he leads pioneering research on Engineering Biology and its applications in sustainability. The Bezos Centre at Imperial aims to revolutionise alternative proteins by leveraging advanced engineering biology to enhance the sustainability\, health\, equity\, and resilience of global food systems. \nDiscover Gastronomica\nAt Gastronomica\, we’ve created a vibrant food and drink hub designed to foster collaboration and innovation. This space brings together entrepreneurs\, scientists\, and creatives\, inspiring conversations and connections that can drive forward sustainable solutions in food and drink. \nExplore more about Gastronomica\, how you can get involved and how it’s shaping the future of sustainable gastronomy here.
URL:https://thepioneergroup.com/event/gastronomica-feed-the-world-without-costing-the-earth/
LOCATION:Colworth Park\, Sharnbrook\, Bedford\, MK44 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Live Event,Pioneer Presents
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SUMMARY:Pimp My Packaging
DESCRIPTION:Gastronomica Series\n19 February 2025 | 12:30 PM | Exchange Building\, Colworth Science Park\nSpeaker: Rodrigo Garcia Gonzalez – Co-Founder\, Notpla | Earthshot Prize Winner\nKey Themes: Innovative seaweed-based packaging and the fight against plastic pollution\n  \nWhy Attend?\nDiscover how seaweed-based materials can revolutionise packaging and reduce plastic waste. Rodrigo Garcia Gonzalez\, co-founder of Notpla and winner of the prestigious Earthshot Prize\, will share his journey and vision for a world without plastic pollution. Attendees will also experience a hands-on product showcase featuring Notpla’s innovative\, plastic-free packaging. \nWhy This Matters\nCurrently\, 6.3 billion tonnes of untreated plastic waste pollute our environment. Only 9% of all plastic produced has been recycled\, with the rest incinerated\, landfilled\, or dumped into our oceans. This session highlights how seaweed-based solutions could pave the way for a more sustainable future. \nKey topics include: \n\nThe environmental impact of plastic pollution\nRegenerative packaging materials\nScalable solutions for the food and drink industry\n\nAbout the speaker\n\nRodrigo Garcia Gonzalez is the co-founder of Notpla\, a UK-based climate tech company who develop regenerative\, seaweed-based materials designed to disappear naturally. Winners of the Earthshot Prize\, Notpla already partners with global brands such as Just Eat Takeaway.com\, Decathlon and Uber Eats and have replaced over 16 million items of single-use plastic. With significant investment and manufacturing partners in place\, Notpla expects this number to grow rapidly\, replacing 100 million single-use plastics per year within the next two years and accelerating the world’s switch to truly sustainable packaging solutions. \nDiscover Gastronomica\nAt Gastronomica\, we’ve created a vibrant food and drink hub designed to foster collaboration and innovation. This space brings together entrepreneurs\, scientists\, and creatives\, inspiring conversations and connections that can drive forward sustainable solutions in food and drink. \nExplore more about Gastronomica\, how you can get involved and how it’s shaping the future of sustainable gastronomy here.
URL:https://thepioneergroup.com/event/gastronomica-pimp-my-packaging/
LOCATION:Colworth Park\, Sharnbrook\, Bedford\, MK44 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Live Event,Pioneer Presents
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SUMMARY:Breakfast Reinvented: The Oatsu Journey
DESCRIPTION:Gastronomica Series\nWednesday 26 February | 12:30 PM | Exchange Building\, Colworth Science Park\nSpeaker: Lauren O’Donnell – Founder\, Oatsu | Endorsed by BBC Dragon Steven Bartlett | Award winner\nKey Themes: Nutrition\, wellbeing\, and food innovation\nWhy Attend?\nJoin us for an inspiring Lunch & Learn session with Lauren O’Donnell\, founder of Oatsu. \nDiscover how one of the UK’s leading F&B entrepreneurs turned an idea into a fast-growing brand. From identifying a high-growth startup opportunity to finding the right manufacturing partner\, Lauren will share real-life insights and the raw challenges she’s overcome while scaling Oatsu. \nWhy This Matters\nThe Gastronomica Series showcases groundbreaking entrepreneurs shaping the food and drink industry. This session will cover: \n\nHow to Identify & Validate a Game-Changing F&B Startup Idea – Learn the secrets to spotting market gaps\, testing demand\, and building a brand that stands out.\nFinding the Perfect Manufacturing Partner – Avoid costly mistakes and discover how to scale production smoothly with the right supplier.\nCracking the Code to Grocery Retail Listings – Insider strategies to get your product on shelves and drive sell-through.\nHow Oatsu Raised 250% of Its Fundraising Target from 270 Investors – Learn the tactics behind our crowdfunding success.\nThe Untold Truth About Scaling a Challenger Brand – Real\, raw lessons from the trenches of food & beverage entrepreneurship.\n\nAbout the Speaker\nLauren O’Donnell is the founder of Oatsu\, a breakfast brand on a mission to make healthy eating convenient and delicious. After leaving her corporate career\, she launched Oatsu in 2020 and is on track to be the UK’s first overnight oat brand on supermarket shelves. \nEndorsed by BBC Dragon Steven Bartlett\, Oatsu gained a nationwide listing in Holland & Barrett and is launching in Ocado this April. \nOatsu has also achieved an industry-leading shelf life without using preservatives using advanced manufacturing processes. \nJoin us for an engaging session where Lauren will share her entrepreneurial journey\, practical insights for early-stage founders\, and what’s next for Oatsu. \nPlus\, attendees will get to sample Oatsu’s award-winning overnight oats! \nDiscover Gastronomica\nAt Gastronomica\, we’ve created a vibrant food and drink hub designed to foster collaboration and innovation. This space brings together entrepreneurs\, scientists\, and creatives\, inspiring conversations and connections that can drive forward sustainable solutions in food and drink. \nExplore more about Gastronomica\, how you can get involved and how it’s shaping the future of sustainable gastronomy here.
URL:https://thepioneergroup.com/event/gastronomica-tasting-happiness-oatsu/
LOCATION:Colworth Park\, Sharnbrook\, Bedford\, MK44 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Live Event,Pioneer Presents
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