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Dr Simon Eassom - Food Frontier: The Future of Alternative Proteins
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In this episode, we discuss alternative protein with Dr Simon Eassom, Executive Director at Food Frontier, Australia and New Zealand’s independent think tank on alternative proteins.
Simon is an experienced leader, business executive, and strategic thinker and has had a distinguished career as a university professor with a Ph.D. in applied ethics and a background in health and nutrition as Head of a large university School of Physical Education and Sport Science. As a freelance investigative journalist, Simon was a regular media commentator on numerous issues, including the political economy of food and the public presentation of information and advice on diet and health. He has been an in-demand public speaker on technology and change and currently serves on the Board of the Australian Council of Professions as its Chief Futurist.
In this conversation, Simon brings his passion and knowledge to help us understand alternative proteins and their role in delivering a sustainable protein supply that supports people and the planet.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Simon’s fascinating background and his work as Executive Director at Food Frontier
- Receptivity to alternative proteins in heavy meat-eating countries such as Australia and New Zealand and the target markets of the plant-based meat sector
- Alternative protein options, technological innovations, and challenges in meeting consumer demands
- Alternative proteins and health considerations – potential pros, cons, and misconceptions
- The current environmental impact of our global food system and the expected benefits of reducing meat consumption
- Animal welfare concerns associated with modern-day animal farming
- Feeding the world’s population; alternative proteins as a food security solution
- Alternative Proteins and Asia - market insights for Australian and New Zealand companies looking to Asia
- Food labelling for plant-based products
- Driving market change and shifting eating behaviours; Food Frontier’s Theory of Change
- Food Frontier’s upcoming AltProteins 23 Conference
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