Dive into the future of food at Protein Central, a strategic quarterly mixer designed to unite top alternative protein researchers with important leaders in the food innovation landscape. This event is a vibrant hub for leading academic researchers, industry partners, biomanufacturing developers, incubators, and strategic organizations to connect, share insights, and spark collaboration. Don’t miss this engaging evening of networking and exploration as we propel the commercialization of groundbreaking food solutions!

This Protein Central will focus on groundbreaking research in sensory & consumer science and delve into mapping consumer taste preference of alternative proteins.

RSVP HERE by May 19th, 2025: https://forms.gle/f6g6pUc9B6nZFGYBA

Speakers: UC Davis Sensory & Consumer Science Professor Julien Delarue and Food System Innovations NECTAR Director Caroline Cotto.  

Attendees: Biotechnology/Biomanufacturing Developers, Business Incubators, Strategic Organizations, Industry and Academia with an interest in Food Innovation and Production

Date: Tuesday, May 27th, 2025

Time:  5:00 - 7:30 pm

Where: UC Davis Robert Mondavi Institute (RMI), 595 Hilgard Lane, Davis, CA 95616

Agenda: 

Networking & Refreshments 5:00-6:30 pm

Research Presentation 6:30-7:30 pm - *online option for registered attendees