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SUMMARY:Cooking Up Health: Culinary Medicine with Dr Rupy Aujla
DESCRIPTION:Gastronomica Series\nWednesday\, 14 May | 12:30 PM | Gastronomica\, Colworth Science Park\nSpeaker: Dr Rupy Aujla MBBS\, BSc\, MRCGP\, MSc – Founder of The Doctor’s Kitchen | Sunday Times Bestselling Author | ‘Medical Jamie Oliver’\nKey Themes: Food as Medicine and the Power of Culinary Medicine\nWhy Attend?\nJoin Dr Rupy Aujla\, founder of The Doctor’s Kitchen\, for an inspiring lunch and learn session exploring the transformative concept of food as medicine. A Sunday Times bestselling author and TV personality\, Dr Rupy is on a mission to revolutionise how we think about food and its role in health. \nWhy This Matters\nDr Rupy is one of the UK’s most influential medical doctors\, regarded as the ‘medical Jamie Oliver.’ This session is perfect for anyone passionate about health and nutrition\, offering insights into: \n\nThe science behind food as medicine.\nPractical tips for cooking healthy meals that fit into busy lifestyles.\nHow Dr Rupy is inspiring the nation to eat better through his books and TV shows.\n\nAbout the speaker\n\nDr Rupy Aujla MBBS\, BSc\, MRCGP\, MSc is the founder of The Doctor’s Kitchen and a Sunday Times bestselling author of four cookbooks: The Doctor’s Kitchen\, Eat to Beat Illness\, Doctor’s Kitchen 3-2-1\, and Dr Rupy Cooks. \nAs one of the UK’s leading advocates for culinary medicine\, Dr Rupy regularly appears on TV shows such as: \n\nThis Morning\nSaturday Kitchen\nBBC Morning Live\n\nHe has also hosted prime-time TV shows\, including Cook Clever Waste Less (Channel 4\, with Prue Leith)\, and his own BBC series\, Cooking in The Doctor’s Kitchen and Thrifty Cooking in The Doctor’s Kitchen. \nIn this session\, Dr Rupy will share his journey\, the science of culinary medicine\, and practical advice to help you cook up a healthy storm in your own kitchen. \nDiscover Gastronomica\nGastronomica brings together entrepreneurs\, chefs\, and thought leaders to inspire innovation and collaboration in food and drink. Explore how Gastronomica is shaping the future of the industry here. \n  \n \n    \n    
URL:https://thepioneergroup.com/event/gastronomica-cooking-up-health-culinary-medicine-with-dr-rupy-aujla/
LOCATION:Colworth Park\, Sharnbrook\, Bedford\, MK44 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Live Event,Pioneer Presents
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SUMMARY:Revolutionising Refreshments: Julian Ebbutt’s Journey
DESCRIPTION:Gastronomica Series\nThursday\, 8 May | 12:30 PM | Gastronomica\, Colworth Science Park\nSpeaker: Julian Ebbutt – Managing Director\, Alfresco Drinks\nKey Themes: Revolutionising Soft Drinks and Non-Alcoholic Spirits\n \nWhy Attend?\nJoin Julian Ebbutt\, Managing Director of Alfresco Drinks\, for a listen\, lunch\, and slurp session dedicated to innovation in the drinks industry. With over 30 years of experience in hospitality\, Julian has driven the success of Alfresco Drinks by creating private-label soft drinks for brands like Pret a Manger\, Itsu\, Leon Restaurants\, and TGI Fridays\, as well as introducing award-winning non-alcoholic spirits. \nThis is your chance to taste the world’s first non-alcoholic Pimms and explore the future of non-alcoholic beverages in a growing market. \nWhy This Matters\nAs consumers shift toward healthier\, innovative drink options\, Julian Ebbutt is leading the charge. This session offers a unique opportunity to: \n\nLearn about the development of private-label soft drinks for major brands.\nDiscover the growing world of non-alcoholic spirits\, including award-winning ANON Drinks.\nTaste the hottest new non-alcoholic innovations\, including the world’s first non-alcoholic Pimms.\n\n \n \n \nAbout the speaker\n\n  \nJulian Ebbutt is the Managing Director of Alfresco Drinks and a highly experienced professional in the hospitality and drinks industry with over 30 years of expertise. He has spearheaded the creation\, manufacturing\, and distribution of private-label soft drinks for leading brands such as Pret a Manger\, Leon Restaurants\, and TGI Fridays in the UK and across Europe. \nRecently\, Julian launched ANON Drinks\, a range of award-winning non-alcoholic spirits\, which includes the world’s only non-alcoholic Pimms\, blending tradition with innovation to meet the rising demand for alcohol-free beverages. \nIn this session\, Julian will share his journey in the drinks industry\, discuss how Alfresco Drinks is reshaping the market\, and give you the opportunity to sample cutting-edge non-alcoholic spirits. \nDiscover Gastronomica\nGastronomica brings together entrepreneurs\, chefs\, and thought leaders to inspire innovation and collaboration in food and drink. Explore how Gastronomica is shaping the future of the industry here. \n    \n  \n  \n  \n                
URL:https://thepioneergroup.com/event/gastronomica-revolutionising-refreshments-julian-ebbutts-journey/
LOCATION:Colworth Park\, Sharnbrook\, Bedford\, MK44 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Live Event,Pioneer Presents
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SUMMARY:Flavours of Malaysia: Cooking with Mariae Hackett
DESCRIPTION:Gastronomica Series\nWednesday\, 23 April | 12:30 PM | Gastronomica\, Colworth Science Park\nSpeaker: Mariae Hackett – Founder of Dapur Mariae\, Award-Winning Sauces\nKey Themes: Bringing Malaysian Cuisine to the World\nWhy Attend?\nJoin Mariae Hackett\, founder of Dapur Mariae\, for a live cooking and tasting demo that will transport you to the heart of Malaysia. Discover how Mariae transitioned from a three-decade career in healthcare to creating award-winning sauces\, now making waves in Co-op and Selfridges. \nExperience the vibrant flavours of Malaysian cuisine firsthand\, and hear Mariae’s inspiring story of passion\, perseverance\, and her mission to make Malaysian food accessible to everyone. \nWhy This Matters\nThis session is a must-attend for food lovers and culinary enthusiasts eager to: \n\nDiscover the journey behind a successful food brand and its impact on the world food market.\nLearn about the art of crafting award-winning sauces.\nTaste the punchy\, authentic flavours of Dapur Mariae’s Malaysia.\n\nAbout the speaker\n\nMariae Hackett is the founder of Dapur Mariae\, a Malaysian brand transforming the world food category in the UK. After spending three decades in healthcare\, Mariae followed her passion for food\, creating a range of Malaysian sauces that have won multiple awards\, including the Quality Food Awards and the Co-op Small Producer Award. \nHer mission is clear: to make Malaysian cuisine accessible and loved by everyone. With her sauces now stocked in Co-op and Selfridges\, Mariae is paving the way for Malaysian food in mainstream retail. \nAt this session\, meet Mariae in person as she shares her story\, demonstrates her cooking techniques\, and lets you smell\, taste\, and experience the vibrant world of Malaysian cuisine. \nDiscover Gastronomica\nGastronomica brings together entrepreneurs\, chefs\, and thought leaders to inspire innovation and collaboration in food and drink. Explore how Gastronomica is shaping the future of the industry here.
URL:https://thepioneergroup.com/event/gastronomica-flavours-of-malaysia-cooking-with-mariae-hackett/
LOCATION:Colworth Park\, Sharnbrook\, Bedford\, MK44 1LQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Live Event,Pioneer Presents
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SUMMARY:Jeremy Pang: From Wok to World Stage
DESCRIPTION:Gastronomica Series\nWednesday\, 2 April | 12:30 PM | Gastronomica\, Colworth Science Park\nSpeaker: Jeremy Pang – Jeremy Pang – TV Chef\, Author\, and Founder\nKey Themes: Culinary Innovation and Empowering the Next Generation of Food Leaders\nWhy Attend?\nMeet Jeremy Pang\, a TV chef\, bestselling author\, and founder of the award-winning School of Wok. Join us for an inspiring lunchtime session where Jeremy shares his journey from chef to world food ambassador\, helping shape culinary trends\, mentor rising talent\, and influence the food industry on a global scale. \nWhy This Matters\nThis event highlights how Food & Beverage innovators make a lasting impact. These sessions offer a unique opportunity to: \n\nDiscover how culinary pioneers shape nutritional trends and introduce exciting flavours.\nExplore how they influence policymakers and develop game-changing products.\nGain insights into the personal stories behind their success and significance.\n\nAbout the speaker\n\nJeremy Pang comes from three generations of Chinese chefs and is the founder of the award-winning School of Wok\, established in 2012 in Covent Garden. Jeremy’s infectious passion for Asian cuisine has made him a familiar face on shows such as: \n\nSunday Brunch (Channel 4)\nThis Morning (ITV)\nReady\, Steady\, Cook (BBC1)\n\nIn March 2025\, Jeremy’s latest TV show\, Jeremy Pang’s Hong Kong Kitchen\, will debut on ITV and ITVX\, showcasing authentic flavours and culinary traditions. \nBeyond TV\, Jeremy is the founder of Curious Crab Productions\, a boutique film production company helping food\, drink\, and travel brands tell their stories through impactful video content. \nDuring this event\, Jeremy will share how he has evolved as a chef and entrepreneur\, becoming a global food ambassador while helping others build their names in the industry. \nDiscover Gastronomica\nGastronomica brings together entrepreneurs\, chefs\, and thought leaders to inspire innovation and collaboration in food and drink. Explore how Gastronomica is shaping the future of the industry here.
URL:https://thepioneergroup.com/event/gastronomica-jeremy-pang-from-wok-to-world-stage/
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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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: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:Gastronomica Launch – A Home for Food and Drink Pioneers
DESCRIPTION:INVITE ONLY\n\nWednesday 5th March | 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM| Gastronomica\, Colworth Park\nAn exclusive\, invite-only event celebrating the launch of Gastronomica – a space designed for those who push boundaries\, challenge conventions\, and reimagine the future of food and drink. \nOn Wednesday\, 5th March 2025\, we gather to mark the opening of this extraordinary space—a place where ideas take root\, collaboration flourishes\, and the next era of food and drink begins. \nThis is more than just a launch. It’s a moment to honour the visionaries shaping the industry\, featuring: \n– The official launch of Gastronomica was marked by the unveiling of The Herbarium\, an art installation that pays tribute to the creators\, dreamers\, and pioneers who will thrive at Gastronomica. \n– A live cooking spectacle\, bringing the energy and excitement of Saturday Kitchen to the stage\, led by Dominique Woolf\, Sunday Times No.1 Bestselling Author and founder of Woolf’s Kitchen. Expect bold flavours\, spontaneous moments\, and an immersive tasting experience. \n-Meet the community of trailblazers—the businesses based at Gastronomica and across the wider Colworth Park\, who together create a thriving ecosystem of food and drink pioneers. \n-Meaningful connections over a carefully curated\, sustainable lunch – bringing together the brightest minds in food\, drink\, business\, and sustainability. \n\nWednesday\, 5th March 2025 \n\n10:30 AM – Guest Arrival & Registration\n11:00 AM – Opening Remarks\n11:15 AM – The Herbarium Art Installation & Official Launch\n11:45 AM – Meet the Community (Businesses at Gastronomica & Colworth Park)\n12:30 PM – Live Cooking Spectacle with Dominique Woolf\n1:30 PM – Networking\, Lunch & Tours\n2:30 PM – Event Close\n\n  \nWho’s Invited? \nThis event is strictly invite-only and welcomes those shaping the future of food: \n\nFounders and pioneers leading the charge in food and drink\nInvestors backing bold new ideas\nSustainability and supply chain leaders\nIndustry professionals who believe in the power of progress\n\n  \nBe part of the future of food. \nInvitation only – RSVP required.
URL:https://thepioneergroup.com/event/gastronomica-launch/
LOCATION:Colworth Park\, Sharnbrook\, Bedford\, MK44 1LQ\, United Kingdom
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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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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: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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