Food Frontier's AltProteins 24 conference, the largest of its kind in the South Hemisphere, themed 'Serving Solutions: Building Sustainable Food Systems' returns to Melbourne next month.
Held at the Sofitel on Collins, the 10 October conference will spotlight the latest breakthroughs in alternative proteins from industry leaders across Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, USA, Brazil, Sweden, Hong Kong, Singapore, The Netherlands, Germany, and Colombia.
Attendees will witness insightful keynotes, pioneering research presentations, dynamic panels, interactive workshops and networking opportunities designed to inspire and inform.
As lead sponsor of AltProteins 24, the Victorian Government, through support from Agriculture Victoria, Global Victoria and Invest Victoria, will open the day with a dignitary address as well as participate in a plant protein supply chain development session and an export opportunity workshop.
Agriculture Victoria Chief Executive Beth Jones said the conference will help Victorian producers and manufacturers discover where they could capitalise in the alternative proteins sector.
'Agriculture Victoria recognises the potential of alternative proteins in shaping the future of food production, and the AltProteins 24 Conference is a great platform to discuss the opportunities the sector presents,' she said.
'It is not only about building more resilient food systems, but the growth of alternative proteins presents significant economic opportunities, and a chance for us to continue to grow Victorian agriculture.'
Victoria is home to a third of the more than 40 companies spanning across plant-based meats and cellular agriculture in Australia and New Zealand. Food Frontier's 2023 industry data revealed the agriculture sector was the largest indirect beneficiary of the economic activity generated from plant-based meat manufacturing, accounting for 21% of total indirect economic contribution and 32% of total indirect employment.
Food Frontier's Executive Director Dr Simon Eassom said growth in the domestic plant protein ingredient manufacturing industry will increase this contribution.
'Australia has the potential to grow a world leading plant protein ingredient manufacturing industry, and Agriculture Victoria's nation-leading pulses research will play a fundamental role capturing this agricultural value addition opportunity for the state.'
'Join us to hear from the industry's experts on how ingredients made from Australian grown grains could deliver improved taste, nutrition, and functionality for plant-based foods.'
Visit the AltProteins website to register for conference tickets.
