Sustainable Proteins & Ingredients

Future Food-Tech Chicago took place on June 2-3 2025, uniting industry leaders—global founders, investors, CPGs and food brands—to identify breakthrough opportunities to bridge supply chain gaps, commercialize alternative ingredients and advance protein diversification.

The summit addressed critical levers for growth, from exploring new sources of investment—including VC, growth equity and government funding—to navigating complex regulatory landscapes and scaling production of climate-smart alternatives that align with consumer demands.

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Global thought leaders participated in interactive workshops tackling the challenges of scaling new ingredients, and experienced immersive live tastings and demonstrations showcasing the latest innovations in dairy, fats, oils, coffee and cocoa.

Join us next time as we dive deeper into reshaping global food systems with a focus on sustainability, future-proofing supply and bolstering alternative proteins, and stay ahead of the trends that are transforming the industry.


 

Who Will You Meet?

The delegate list is packed with senior food-tech visionaries from across innovation ecosystem. See who joined us at this years summit in Chicago:

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2025 Advisory Board 

Our Advisory Board includes senior executives from leading companies in food, ingredients, and investment. They ensure our agenda tackles real industry challenges and creates genuine value for attendees.

 

Key Themes

Fermentation in Focus

Creating the next generation of proteins, fats and high-value ingredients 

Adapting to Regulation

Navigating the food innovation landscape under a new administration.

Sustainable Coffee & Cocoa

Finding scalable alternatives to bridge the supply gap

Alternative Fats & Oils

Delivering sustainability without compromising on taste or cost

AI in Ingredient Discovery

Accelerating natural product development with the power of AI

Supporting GLP-1 Consumers

Increasing the nutritional and protein density of daily foods

Scaling Biomanufacturing

Optimizing production technologies and bioprocessing efficiency

The Cultivated Economy

B2B business models shaping the future of cell-based foods

Hybrid Formulations

Blending novel and traditional ingredients for optimal taste and nutrition

Reimagining Food Colors

Enhancing food quality with healthy, sustainable food colorants

Building Collaborative Success

Partnership models driving breakthroughs in food-tech

Financial Growth

Attracting scale-up funding into the alt. proteins and ingredients space

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