This session explores the rapidly growing field of plant-based foods and alternative protein sources. Topics include plant proteins, meat analogues, dairy alternatives, algae proteins, insect proteins, mycoproteins, cellular agriculture and protein extraction technologies. The session also addresses texture development, flavor improvement, nutrition, sustainability, consumer acceptance and market trends shaping the future of alternative protein innovation.



Title : 3D printing of fish product enriched with essential nutrients
C O Mohan, ICAR - Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, India
Title : Applied food science as a driver of next-generation food innovation
Harsha Hirdyani, Curcumin Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
Title : Cold atmospheric plasma for microbial decontamination of fresh produce and agricultural water: Mechanistic evidence, process intensification, and translational research priorities
Kasiviswanathan Muthukumarappan, South Dakota State University, United States
Title : Climate change, dairy animals and human nutrition: Challenges and opportunities
Kiran Dande, Mahatma Basweshwar College, India
Title : Antioxidant properties of honey derived from sweet potato flowers compared with commercial Japanese honeys
Momoko Hidaka, University of Miyazaki, Japan
Title : Quality evaluation of agricultural and food products using deep learning
Narendra V G, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India