October 23rd 2025: Novel proteins from side streams for a more sustainable food system

23rd October 2025, 9am (CEST) / 3pm (China)

Online and In-person (China) – register here

This webinar brings together leading researchers from China and the EU to explore innovative approaches to sustainable protein production. You’ll discover how cutting-edge biotechnology is transforming agricultural and industrial waste streams into valuable protein sources for food, feed, and biomaterials.

What to expect

  • Explore innovative protein sources
  • Join leading researchers in the field of residue valorization from the EU and China
  • Discover sustainable solutions for converting waste streams into valuable resources

Agenda

  • Welcome and introduction
    • Korneel Rabaey, Ghent University and Kun Guo, Xi’an Jiaotong University
  • The Agriloop project
    • Aimin Shi, Institute of Food Science and Technology Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (IFST-CAAS)
  • Microbial protein: food, feed and wrap
    • Korneel Rabaey, Ghent University
  • Unlocking the Potential of Edible Mushroom Proteins: A Sustainable Future in Food and Health
    • Wei Gao, Institute of Agricultural resources and Regional Planning, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences
  • From hydrogen and CO2 to protein
    • Kun Guo, Xi’an Jiaotong University
  • From grey starch to microbial protein
    • Martin Struk, Ghent University
  • Yeast Protein Production and Biorefining of Baijiu Distilled Spent Grain: An Innovative Approach to Single Cell Protein
    • Shu Jiang, Huazhong Agricultural University
  • Q&A

Event details

Location: Online (meeting link: https://meeting.tencent.com/dm/J2vHO PBfZ4W5) and the Xi’an Jiaotong University, China

Session will start at 9am or 3pm in China.

Please use the link below to register your place.