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SUMMARY:Flavour Revolution: Cooking with Dominique Woolf
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS NOW REACHED FULL CAPACITY.\nWE ARE NO LONGER OFFERING TICKETS. THANK  YOU\n\n  \nGastronomica Series\nWednesday 5 March | 12:30 PM | The Pantry\, Gastronomica\, Colworth Park\nSpeaker: Dominique Woolf – Dominique Woolfe – Founder\, Woolf’s Kitchen | Sunday Times No. 1 Bestselling Author\nKey Themes: Bold flavours\, cooking inspiration\, and food innovation\n  \nWhy Attend?\nGet ready for an exciting live cooking and tasting demo with Dominique Woolf\, the winner of Jamie Oliver’s Channel 4 TV show\, The Great Cookbook Challenge. Dominique’s unique journey from her kitchen table to supermarket shelves and bestselling books offers valuable insights for food enthusiasts and entrepreneurs alike. \nWhy This Matters\nThe Gastronomica Series celebrates the UK’s leading F&B innovators\, showcasing their work in transforming the way we eat and drink. This session explores: \n\nThe art of creating bold and authentic flavours\nThe entrepreneurial journey in food innovation\nInspiration from Dominique’s Thai heritage and culinary expertise\n\nTaste Dominique’s award-winning chilli oils\, sauces\, and pastes\, and discover how her creations bring big\, bold flavours to life. \nAbout the speaker\n\nDominique Woolf is the founder of Woolf’s Kitchen\, a brand renowned for its flavour-packed chilli oils\, sauces\, and pastes. Trained at Leith’s School of Food and Wine\, Dominique combines her Thai roots with her passion for bold flavours\, creating products that have earned her multiple awards. \nDominique is a Sunday Times No. 1 Bestselling Author\, with her first book\, Dominique’s Kitchen\, topping the charts. Her second book\, The Asian Pantry\, published in June 2024\, delves deeper into Asian-inspired dishes. \nIn this session\, Dominique will share her journey from food writer to entrepreneur\, her experiences as a home cook for her family\, and how she built Woolf’s Kitchen into a nationally recognised brand. Attendees will have the chance to sample Dominique’s amazing creations and be inspired to bring big\, bold flavours into their own kitchens. \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-cooking-demo/
LOCATION:Colworth Park\, Sharnbrook\, Bedford\, MK44 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Live Event,Pioneer Presents
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SUMMARY:From Crops to Cuisine: Unlocking the Potential of Alternative Proteins
DESCRIPTION:Gastronomica Series\nThursday 13 March | 12:30 PM | The Exchange\, Colworth Science Park\nSpeaker: Professor Derek Stewart – Co-Director\, NAPIC & Director\, APGC\nKey Themes: Sustainable feedstock and alternative proteins for the future of food\nWhy Attend?\nJoin us for a compelling session with Professor Derek Stewart\, a visionary leader at the forefront of sustainable food innovation. With over three decades of experience bridging industry and academia\, Professor Stewart will share his insights into how sustainable feedstock and alternative proteins are shaping the future of multiple sectors right here in the UK. \nWhy This Matters\nBy 2050\, the global population is expected to exceed 10 billion\, necessitating transformative approaches to food production and consumption. This Lunch & Learn event is part of the Gastronomica Series\, showcasing pioneering techniques and solutions to address these challenges\, including: \n\nSustainable sourcing of feedstock\nInnovations in alternative proteins\nWaste reduction and circular recycling processes\n\nAbout the speaker\n\nProfessor Derek Stewart is the Director of the Advanced Plant Growth Centre (APGC)\, a £33 million Tay Cities Deal initiative\, and Co-Director of the National Alternative Protein Innovation Centre (NAPIC). With over 30 years of experience at the intersection of industry and academia\, Professor Stewart has led research projects totalling over £300 million. \nHis core expertise lies in the discovery\, innovation\, and exploitation pipeline for crops\, driving sustainable solutions for a growing global population. In this session\, Professor Stewart will outline his vision for the future of sustainable feedstock and alternative proteins – innovations that are being realised in the UK today. \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-new-feed-stocks/
LOCATION:Colworth Park\, Sharnbrook\, Bedford\, MK44 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Live Event,Pioneer Presents
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SUMMARY:Healthy Snacking Reinvented: The Superfoodio Story
DESCRIPTION:Gastronomica Series\nThursday\, 27 March | 12:30 PM | The Kitchen Cafe\, Gastronomica\, Colworth Science Park\nSpeaker: Jag & Nirali Mankodi – Founders\, Superfoodio\nKey Themes: Innovative healthy snacks and sustainable food solutions\nWhy Attend?\nJoin Jag and Nirali Mankodi\, the visionary founders of Superfoodio\, for an inspiring Lunch & Learn session. Discover how they are leading a health-focused food revolution by creating better-for-you snacks that are transforming the market. Attendees will gain insights into the challenges and triumphs of building a brand in the booming $116 billion global healthy snack market while sampling Superfoodio’s award-winning products. \nWhy This Matters\nThe rise of ultra-processed foods poses significant health challenges\, and brands like Superfoodio are at the forefront of combating this issue. This session offers: \n\nInsights into creating snacks with simple\, natural ingredients\nAn understanding of the global healthy snack market\nOpportunities to sample Superfoodio’s Peanut Butter Buttons\, a game-changing product that has sold over 3 million units and helped remove millions of grams of refined sugar from UK diets.\n\nSuperfoodio’s innovative approach and commitment to health make this a must-attend event for food enthusiasts and entrepreneurs alike. \nAbout the speaker\n\nJag and Nirali Mankodi are the dynamic founders of Superfoodio\, a brand dedicated to providing better-for-you snacks that challenge the dominance of ultra-processed foods. Inspired by their travels in South America\, they launched Superfoodio with a focus on simple\, natural ingredients and a mission to fill gaps in the healthy snack market. \nSuperfoodio’s products\, including their award-winning Peanut Butter Buttons\, are now available through major retailers such as Tesco\, Co-op\, Amazon\, and Planet Organic. With over 3 million units sold\, they have made a tangible impact on reducing refined sugar consumption in the UK. \nIn this session\, Jag and Nirali will share their incredible entrepreneurial journey\, their insights into scaling a health-focused brand\, and their vision for the future of sustainable snacking. \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-superfoodio/
LOCATION:Colworth Park\, Sharnbrook\, Bedford\, MK44 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Live Event,Pioneer Presents
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