From lab to label: Ingredient innovation for the future

30 Mar 2026
IFE Manufacturing - Trends & Innovation Platform
Panel Session , New product development , Technology

Breakthrough products start with bold innovation. Consumer expectations are shifting, rapid R&D advancement is taking place, and new functionalities are required to solve product development challenges. This panel will explore how emerging technologies can be harnessed to create new ingredients and new functionalities. Experts will unpack the latest innovations for ingredient development from the world of precision fermentation. The innovation conversation will go beyond the lab to include navigating regulatory pathways, ensuring safety and transparency, and earning consumer trust which may be just as challenging as the science itself.

Moderator
Craig Leadley
Craig Leadley, Chief Executive - Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST)
Speakers
Chris Chuck
Chris Chuck, Chief Technology Officer - Clean Food Group
Rodrigo Ledesma-Amaro
Rodrigo Ledesma-Amaro, Professor/Director - Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein – Imperial College London