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SUMMARY:Why Frozen Is The ‘Hottest’ Sustainability Focus in 2025
DESCRIPTION:Gastronomica Series\n2 July 2025 | 12:30 PM | Gastronomica\, Colworth Science Park\nSpeaker: Mitch Lee – Podcast Host & Senior National Account Manager of PACK’D\nKey Themes: Reframing Food Waste\nTaste: Sensational superfood smoothie samples\n  \nWhy Attend?\nCan innovative freezing turn food waste into opportunity? Discover why frozen is the ‘hottest’ sustainability focus in 2025. Mitch Lee – Podcast Host & Senior NAM PACK’D explores how the world’s most wasted foods are being reframed. \nYou’ll also experience a tasting session with sensational superfood smoothies. \nThis is a FREE event – come to learn\, taste and discuss! \nWhy This Matters\nThe UK throws away 9.5million tonnes of food each year\, that’s an estimated £14 billion. Hear how new approaches to frozen ingredients\, flavours and crucially the packaging involved can help reduce waste by over 47% (Manchester Met University) in the UK and reduce the annual toll of 25million tonnes of Greenhouse gasses. \nKey topics include: \n\nLearn how freezing could slash food waste and boost sustainability.\nDiscover how the world’s most wasted foods are being reframed\nTaste sensational plant-based goodies\n\nAbout the speaker\n\nAs Senior National Account Manager at PACK’D\, Mitch Lee is on a mission to drive awareness around the benefits of frozen food and the role it plays for sustainability. \n\nMitch is host of “The Unfounders” podcast where he unwraps fantastic employee stories in the startup world\, along with a carer committed to brand initiatives that prioritise both health and the planet. He founded the frozen plant-based ready meal company Mitch’s Kitchen and has worked for other mission-led brands such as Heura\, Purezza and La Fauxmgerie. \n\nMitch is passionate about promoting sustainable and healthy food choices and has followed a vegan diet for ten years.\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. \n  \n                                            
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LOCATION:Gastronomica Building\, Colworth Park
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SUMMARY:AI and the Future of Food: Insights from Adam Starkey
DESCRIPTION:Gastronomica Series\nWednesday\, 4 June | 12:30 PM | Gastronomica\, Colworth Science Park\nSpeaker: Adam Starkey – Founder of Green Gourmet Ltd | Managing Director\, Panelitix.ai | AI Pioneer in F&B\nKey Themes: The Transformative Role of AI in Food and Beverage Innovation\nWhy Attend?\nJoin Adam Starkey\, founder of Green Gourmet Ltd and Managing Director of Panelitix.ai\, for an insightful lunch and learn session exploring the intersection of AI and food innovation. Discover how Adam’s pioneering work is helping businesses leverage AI for competitive advantage and gain a glimpse into the technologies shaping the future of food and beverage innovation. \nWhy This Matters\nAI is revolutionising industries\, and the Food & Beverage sector is no exception. This session provides: \n\nInsights into how AI is driving product innovation\, from consumer tastes to manufacturing.\nPractical applications of AI for gaining a competitive edge in the F&B market.\nA look ahead at how technology will shape tomorrow’s kitchen and dining experiences.\n\nAbout the speaker\n\nAdam Starkey is the founder and chair of Green Gourmet Ltd\, a food innovation company serving the UK education market\, as well as the US and European airline travel markets. With decades of experience in food innovation\, Adam is known for his ability to anticipate and adapt to emerging industry trends. \nAs Managing Director of Panelitix.ai\, Adam is often described as an ‘AI Pilot’—a leader who helps businesses navigate and harness the transformative potential of artificial intelligence to achieve a competitive edge. His unique expertise in both food innovation and future technologies makes him a compelling authority on the next wave of F&B advancements. \nDuring this session\, Adam will share his insights on the impact of AI on consumer trends\, manufacturing\, and product development and explore the exciting potential of tomorrow’s kitchens. \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 
URL:https://thepioneergroup.com/event/gastronomica-ai-and-the-future-of-food-insights-from-adam-starkey/
LOCATION:Gastronomica Building\, Colworth Park
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