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Upcoming Webinar: Top 10 Alternative Protein Challenges

March 2024

EVENT DATE: 27th March 2024

EVENT TIME: 3.00 pm (GMT)

Partner and Patent Attorney Kerry Rees will be a guest speaker at Protein Production Technology’s upcoming webinar on Wednesday 27th March 2024.

This is a free-to-attend webinar, where attendees will have the opportunity to hear from industry experts as well as interact through Q&A sessions.

Discover complexities in developing plant-based, cell-based, and cultured proteins, from taste and texture optimisation to scalability and cost-effectiveness. The panel of experts will highlight cutting-edge technologies like genetic engineering and advanced bioprocessing that drive alt-protein innovation.

Click the link below to reserve your spot for the Top 10 Challenges in Alt-Protein Development webinar.

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