The alternative future: Are chefs prepped for sustainable substitutes?

30 Mar 2026
HRC - Vision Stage
Sustainability , Culinary focus , Panel Session , Health and ingredients

Chefs shape what we eat, and how sustainably we eat it. Join our panel of specialists, led by Dr Alex Hyde, as they explore the rise of alternative and sustainable proteins, sharing fresh research on how future chefs can embrace them. We’ll uncover key attitudes, barriers, and enablers, and focus on empowering chefs to create food that’s not just better for the planet, but irresistibly delicious and creative too.

Moderator
Alex Hyde
Alex Hyde, Directing Food Scientist/Nutritionist - Flourish Food Science
Speakers
Andrea Zick
Andrea Zick, Researcher and ESG expert - UK Food Systems Centre for Doctoral Training
Ximena Schmidt
Ximena Schmidt, Independent sustainability consultant, Director and Founder - Emission Insights Ltd UK and ClearPrint