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Panel: What's the Future of the UPF Debate?

22 Oct 2025
Memorial Hall
Plenary
Addresses the rising critique of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) within the plant-based and alt-protein sectors. Experts debate nutritional science, clean-label strategies, and how brands can balance processing with functionality, nutrition, and taste. Topics covered will include the rising concern over food dyes and other additives, seed oils, and other ingredients commonly used in the plant-based industry and beyond.
Speakers
Annie Ryu, CEO & Founder - Jack & Annie's
Adria Campbell, CRO - MALK Organics
Adam Melonas, CEO - CHEW
Margie Best, Global Business Development Manager Nutrition - Ashland