08:00 AM
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Registration
09:00 AM
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Memorial HallWelcome to Bridge2Food's course! This course is organized in collaboration with the Bezos Center.
09:15 AM
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Memorial HallThis session explores the evolving landscape of sustainable proteins, introducing key concepts such as alternative protein sources, environmental impacts, and global food security Read More...
09:35 AM
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Memorial HallThis technical session provides an in-depth look at how proteins behave in food matrices, with a focus on both physical and physiological functionality. Attendees will explore Read More...
10:15 AM
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Memorial HallThis session focuses on the formulation challenges and opportunities in plant-based food design. Participants will learn how to balance sensory attributes, nutritional value, and... Read More
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10:50 AM
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Coffee Break
11:20 AM
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Memorial HallThis session delves into the science and strategy behind formulating with cultivated meat and hybrid protein products. Attendees will explore the unique properties of cultivated cells, Read More...
12:00 PM
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Memorial HallThis session introduces precision fermentation as a powerful tool for producing specific proteins, fats, and functional ingredients. Participants will learn how microbes can be Read More...
12:40 PM
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Memorial HallZooming out from the product level, this session highlights broader system-level factors that influence the development and scaling of alternative proteins. Participants will explore Read More...
01:00 PM
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Memorial Hall
01:10 PM
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Lunch Break
02:10 PM
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- Travel Time
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Travel to SunOpta's HeadquartersBuses will be arranged by Bridge2Food to travel from the McNamara Alumni Center to SunOpta's headquarters in Eden Prairie.
03:00 PM
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SunOpta HeadquartersLook out for some exciting workshops from:
- Novonesis
- Kalsec
More information will be announced soon...
06:00 PM
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- Networking Opportunities
Buses will be arranged by Bridge2Food to travel from SunOpta's headquarters back to the main venue, the McNamara Alumni Center.
06:45 PM
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- Welcome Reception
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Welcome ReceptionMemorial HallJoin us for a Welcome Reception to meet peers, colleagues, and speakers at Bridge2Food North America!
08:00 AM
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Light BreakfastExhibit Area -
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Registration
09:00 AM
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- Plenary
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09:15 AM
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Memorial HallLeaders from the food industry have a candid discussion on how they are driving innovation across the protein and food value chains. The conversation will highlight how purposeful Read More...
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09:45 AM
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Memorial HallThis panel explores the intensifying scrutiny surrounding ultra-processed foods (UPFs), particularly in the context of plant-based and alternative protein innovation... Read more
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10:35 AM
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Memorial HallAs the plant-based industry faces shifting consumer trends, policy headwinds, and competitive pressures, strategic alignment between advocacy, research, and market development... Read More
11:30 AM
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This session examines how U.S. politics and trade shifts under the Trump administration are influencing food prices, product availability, and consumer spending. From tariffs... Read More
12:00 PM
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Memorial HallHighlights cutting-edge research on cultivated, fermented, and plant-based proteins. Topics include protein functionality, nutrient bioavailability, nov... Read More
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12:50 PM
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01:00 PM
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Lunch BreakExhibit Area
02:00 PM
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Johnson Great Room
02:05 PM
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As investor focus shifts upstream toward ingredients and processing technologies, will this trend outlast the downturn - or will branded CPGs retake the spotlight? In 2... Read More -
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Johnson Great Room
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02:35 PM
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Memorial HallThe FDA is tightening labeling rules for plant-based products, with new guidance encouraging nutrient comparisons to dairy for plant-based milks and requiring... Read More -
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Johnson Great Room
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03:00 PM
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- Networking Opportunities
Coffee Break
03:30 PM
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Memorial HallThis panel explores how regenerative agriculture is shaping sourcing strategies and storytelling in alternative proteins. Food companies are embedding... Read More -
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Johnson Great Room
04:00 PM
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Johnson Great Room
04:30 PM
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05:30 PM
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- Networking Opportunities
- Summit Dinner
Summit DinnerNicollet Island Pavilion
06:30 PM
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- Summit Dinner
- Start-Up Pitch Slam
Nicollet Island Pavilion
08:00 AM
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- Networking Opportunities
Exhibit Area -
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Registration
09:00 AM
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Memorial HallThis session explores how the MBOLD Coalition of leading food and ag companies and innovators is advancing scalable solutions to help drive the market... Read More
09:30 AM
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Johnson Great Room
09:35 AM
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Johnson Great Room
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10:05 AM
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Johnson Great Room
10:30 AM
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Coffee BreakExhibit Area
11:00 AM
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Johnson Great RoomScaling up novel food products requires more than great ideas—it demands smart, efficient, and adaptable processing equipment. This panel will explore..... Read More
11:30 AM
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Johnson Great Room
12:00 PM
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12:30 PM
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Johnson Great Room
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01:00 PM
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Lunch BreakExhibit Area