MAPP Conference

Alternative Food Proteins and the Consumer - Should I Eat or Should I Go?

7 November 2024, 10:00-15:00, Agro Food Park 15, Aarhus


Background
Alternative food proteins stand at the forefront of contemporary discussions concerning climate change and the establishment of sustainable food systems. The integration of diverse alternative protein sources such as plant-based, insect-derived, marine-based, or microbially produced proteins, holds immense potential to reduce the environmental footprint of diets, support ethical animal welfare, and enhance food security. Yet, the success of these innovative food sources critically depends on consumer acceptance, influenced by factors such as taste preferences, cultural norms, and the clarity of communications. A crucial question remains: How can alternative food proteins become a core component of consumer diets, and what strategies can ensure their successful integration into the market?

Join this year's MAPP conference, co-organised with Food and Bio Cluster Denmark and Agro Food Park, for an engaging debate on whether to 'eat' into the future with alternative proteins or 'go' with existing traditions. The conference will spotlight consumer insights from industry, research, and policymakers, providing strategies to effectively integrate alternative food proteins into the daily lives of consumers.

Target group
The conference is targeted to industry professionals, policy stakeholders, and academics.

Programme
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Registration
Participation is DKK 750 and limited to 100 participants.
You can register here: https://events.au.dk/mappconference2024
Deadline for registration: 1 November 2024.

Innovationskraft 
When you participate in this event, your time will be used as co-financing for the project Innovationkraft, which is funded by the Uddannelses- og Forskningsstyrelsen at a standard rate. 
Read more about the project


Programme

9:30 – 10:00

Registration

Session 1: Regulatory and Consumer Insights

10:00 – 10:05

“Welcome”

Jessica Aschemann-Witzel, Professor & Centre Director, MAPP Centre, Aarhus University

10:05 – 10:20

 

“Shaping Tomorrow's Food: Consumer Insights on the Future of Alternative Proteins”

Marija Banovic, MAPP Centre, Aarhus University

10:20 – 10:35

  

“The EU Novel Food Regulation and Alternative Proteins”

Ivona Babic, DG SANTE, European Commission (Online)

10:35 – 10:50

 

“Consumer acceptance of alternative proteins – a question of trust?"

Klaus Grunert, MAPP Centre, Aarhus University

10:50 – 11:05

No judging, just a Lidl nudging: Fueling Health with plants: How Lidl is Expanding Nutritious Choices

Nina La Cour, Lidl Denmark

11:05 – 11:30

Coffee Break

Session 2: Market Development and Industry Insights

11:30 – 11:45

“Plant-based: Market Development, Market Players and Core Goals Going from Here”

Stella Staunstrup, Plantebranchen (Danish Plant-based Business Association)

11:45 – 12:00

“Navigating the Plant-Based Market in Denmark: Plantbarometer 2024”

 Benjamin Heco, Hecoetal

12:00- 12:15

“How to Introduce Alternative Proteins in Food Products”​

Valentina Arthemalle, Eye-D Innovation

12:15 – 12:30

“Audu by PlanetDairy – Driving the Protein Transition with Urgency: The Taste You Love, With Less CO2”

Jakob Skovgaard, PlanetDairy

12:30 – 12:40

Q&A

12:40: – 13:30

Lunch

Session 3: Round Table

13:30 – 13:45

Consumer Evaluations of Plant-Based Meat Alternatives:  Insights and Findings from the U.S. Market

Chris Berry, Colorado State University

13:45 – 15:00

“How to Increase Consumer Acceptance and Develop a Competitive Market  for Alternative Protein Products?”

Moderator: Nana Balle

Panel Members:

Gyda Bay

Innovation Hub

FOOD

Jacob Skovgaard               PlanetDairy

Chris Berry

Colorado State University

Marlene Boiesen

Novonesis