Toronto, Ont., Oct. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Protein Industries Canada, Pulse Canada and Plant-Based Foods of Canada are excited to announce that registration for Plant Forward is now open with early hen pricing available from Oct. 18, 2023 to Jan. 31, 2024. Plant Forward, Canada’s premier plant-based meals and ingredient convention, is returning for one more 12 months with extra insights into the way forward for the worldwide plant protein sector, extra trade leaders and consultants, and extra alternatives to make significant connections with key stakeholders. The occasion will take place at The Westin Harbour Castle lodge in Toronto on Apr. 16 to 18, 2024.
Canadian and worldwide corporations are invited to hitch trade leaders from throughout the worldwide worth chain at Plant Forward with the objective of accelerating the innovation and adoption of plant-based meals.
“Canada is emerging as a global leader in the plant-based food, feed and ingredient sector,” Protein Industries Canada CEO Bill Greuel stated. “The inaugural Plant Forward displayed Canada’s commitment to innovation and strengths as a reliable supplier of plant-based ingredients, while gathering one of the most concentrated groups of leading decision-makers in one room, including more than 250 delegates from 11 countries. Canada is excited to continue the conversation with our international counterparts on how the country can be a choice partner in meeting the growing global population’s demand for plant protein.”
With extra audio system nonetheless to come back, Plant Forward is worked up to announce Murad Al-Katib, President and CEO of AGT Food and Ingredients as a confirmed keynote, Amber Mac because the convention emcee, and Michael Lines, President and CEO of MerelyProtein, and Nathan Pelletier, Associate Professor on the University of British Columbia, as a part of this system. With a deal with the themes of sustainability, R&D, innovation, attracting capital and shopper tendencies, the agenda will embrace participating keynotes, interactive panels and extra to spark animated dialogue and insights on the evolution of the worldwide meals system.
“Canada’s pulse growers, processors and exporters have established Canada as a global leader in protein through their collective ingenuity and innovation,” stated Greg Cherewyk, President of Pulse Canada. “Plant Forward is an exclusive forum for leaders from around the world to learn from our experience, share in our expertise, and get to see first-hand why Canada is uniquely situated to drive this growing sector forward.”
“The Plant Forward international conference highlighted the importance of fostering valuable connections, inspiring meaningful partnerships, and encouraging conversation between key players to create a sustainable and equitable global food system,” Leslie Ewing, Executive Director of Plant-Based Foods of Canada stated. “As consumers’ preferences continue to evolve, Canada is uniquely positioned to leverage its strengths and collaborate on the plant-based innovations that can shift our food systems and create options that meet consumer needs.”
The inaugural convention, which was held within the Fall of 2022, showcased world leaders within the plant-based meals area reminiscent of Suzy Amis Cameron, Dan Magliocco and Adam Grogan. The convention additionally highlighted the significance of collaboration amongst ecosystem gamers, emphasised the function plant-based meals can play, and showcased Canada as a hub during which to ignite partnerships to advance innovation within the plant protein sector.
To view extra info on Plant Forward together with the agenda, registration and final convention’s highlights, please go to plantforwardconference.com.
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