Gastronomica Series

Thursday 13 March | 12:30 PM | Exchange Building, Colworth Science Park

Speaker: Professor Derek Stewart – Co-Director, NAPIC & Director, APGC

Key Themes: Sustainable feedstock and alternative proteins for the future of food

Why Attend?

Join 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.

Why This Matters

By 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:

• Sustainable sourcing of feedstock
• Innovations in alternative proteins
• Waste reduction and circular recycling processes

About the speaker

Professor 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.

His 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.

Discover Gastronomica

At 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.

Explore more about Gastronomica, how you can get involved and how it’s shaping the future of sustainable gastronomy here.