Transforming the future of food through science, innovation, and market-driven solutions. Join our comprehensive courses on alternative proteins for corporate and academic professionals.
Explore alternative meats as drivers for the protein transition through our multidisciplinary approach covering science, technology, innovation, and market forces.
Practical Focus
Learn why moderately sophisticated technologies present the greatest opportunity for scalable change in the alternative protein landscape.
Industry Relevance
Gain insights into the complete alt-meat value chain, product design, environmental motivation, and strategies to overcome market adoption barriers.
Learning Objectives
Master the science, challenges, and market dynamics of alternative proteins while developing strategies for innovation in this transformative food sector.
Alternative Protein Fundamentals
Define and classify alternative proteins and their categories while understanding the environmental and economic motivations behind alt-meats.
Scientific Challenges
Analyze the scientific and sensory challenges in achieving meat parity and evaluate technologies used in structuring, flavor, and fat analogs.
Market Strategy
Explore market barriers and success strategies for product adoption while examining nutritional aspects and health perceptions of alternative proteins.
Innovation Landscape
Assess innovation strategies and patent trends in the alternative protein field to identify opportunities for growth and development.
Course Structure
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Part 1: Introduction & Contextual Foundations
Covers definitions, environmental drivers, market landscape, and interdisciplinary solutions. Features case studies like Redefine Meat's innovation model.
Part 2: Science, Technology & Innovation
Explores protein ingredients, texture development, flavor creation, whole-cut replication, and nutritional considerations across four specialized sessions.
Part 3: Product Design, Market Adoption & Strategic Innovation
Addresses product strategies, sensory gaps, pricing challenges, AI tools, and adoption strategies focused on flexitarian consumers.
Part 4: Summary and Discussion
Culminates in collaborative group work to apply learned concepts to real-world alternative protein challenges.
Science & Technology Deep Dive
Protein to Texture
Explore key plant proteins (soy, pea, wheat), hydration behaviors, extrusion technology, and alternative structuring methods that create meat-like textures.
Flavor Development
Understand meat aroma creation through Maillard reactions, lipid oxidation, and flavor precursors. Learn techniques for masking off-flavors in plant systems.
Whole-Cut Innovation
Discover technologies like 3D printing, fiber assembly, and hybrid systems that address challenges in replicating whole-cuts with proper fat distribution and juiciness.
Nutritional Optimization
Compare protein quality metrics (DIAAS vs. PDCAAS), micronutrient content, and strategies for clean labeling while addressing ultra-processing perceptions.
Multidisciplinary innovator with a Ph.D. in materials science and background in tissue engineering and 3D printing. Former CTO at Redefine Meat and current Senior Fellow at the Good Food Institute Israel.
Industry Experience
Pioneered Plant-Based Tissue Engineering (PBTE), bringing whole-cut meat analogs to market through advanced manufacturing and food design. Inventor of over 40 patent families in digital manufacturing, material science, and food technology.
Teaching Approach
Advocates for pragmatic innovation through a systemic, ecosystem-driven lens that integrates science, consumer insight, and societal infrastructure to create meaningful change in protein systems.
Customization Options
AI & Digital Tools
AI-driven formulation and machine learning for sensory prediction
IP Strategy
Patent landscape analysis and innovation strategy
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Scientific Research
Research gaps and experimental design methods
Sensory Evaluation
Panel design and statistical interpretation
Cultivated Meat
Cell-based technologies and hybrid products
Market Analysis
Consumer segmentation and global insights
Our course can be customized with specialized modules to meet your organization's specific needs and interests in the alternative protein space.
Why Choose Our Academy
25 y
Tech Record
Learn from an instructor with extensive knowledge
360°
Perspective
Gain a complete view of the alternative protein ecosystem
15+
Modules
Optional expansion tracks for customized learning
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Specializations
Comprehensive curriculum covering all aspects of alternative proteins
Join our academy to bridge the gap between scientific innovation and market success in the alternative protein industry. Our practical, industry-focused approach prepares your team to drive meaningful change in the future of food.