What, Why & How of Upcycled Ingredients
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Join Dr. Jonathan Deutsch and panelists from Alvinesa Natural Ingredients, NETZRO and FoodxClimate to learn all about developing and incorporating upcycled ingredients into products and across menus.
Dr. Jonathan Deutsch - Professor, Dept of Food and Hospitality Management, Drexel University and Director, Drexel Food Labs
Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D., CHE, CRC is Professor and Vice Chair of Health Sciences, which encompasses Culinary, Food, Nutrition, Exercise and Health Sciences at Drexel University. He is the Founding Program Director of Drexel’s Food Innovation and Entrepreneurship Programs. He is past President of the Upcycled Food Foundation and previously was the inaugural James Beard Foundation Impact Fellow, leading a national curriculum effort on food waste reduction for chefs and culinary educators. He was named a Food Waste Warrior by Foodtank. Before moving to Drexel, Deutsch built the culinary arts program at Kingsborough Community College, City University of New York (CUNY) and the Ph.D. concentration in food studies at the CUNY Graduate Center and School of Public Health. At Drexel, he directs the Drexel Food Lab, a culinary innovation and food product research and development lab focused on solving real world food system problems in the areas of sustainability, health promotion, and inclusive dining. He is the co-author or -editor of eight books including Barbecue: A Global History (with Megan Elias), Culinary Improvisation, and The Anti-Inflammatory Family Cookbook, and numerous articles in journals of food studies, public health and hospitality education. He earned his Ph.D. in Food Studies and Food Management from New York University (2004), his culinary degree from the Culinary Institute of America (AOS, Culinary Arts, 1997), and is an alumnus of Drexel University (BS, Hospitality Management, 1999). A classically trained chef, Deutsch worked in a variety of settings including product development, small luxury inns and restaurants. When not in the kitchen, he can be found behind his tuba.
Diego Simón Herrero - Chief Scientific Officer, Alvinesa Natural Ingredients
Diego Simon Herrero. Ph.D in Chemical Engineering by UCLM. After spending some years as lecturer & researcher at that university, in 2018 he joined to Alvinesa Natural Ingredients in the role of Chief Scientific Officer, being the originator of a new division for the company, the division of Health & Nutrition. His role in the company covers:
• Driving force of the Health & Nutrition division
• Originator of the whole portfolio of products of Health & Nutrition
• Scientific studies
• Business development
• Participation in international trade shows
• Interaction to be aware of the market and scientific trends and to translate them into profitable products
• Lead and development of a multi skills technical team
Dr. Lara Ramdin - Chief Scientist/Ambassador, FoodxClimate
Dr. Lara Ramdin is the Chief Scientist/Ambassador at FoodxClimate. Often hailed as the “Upcycling Queen,” she transforms undervalued by-products into high-quality, nutrient-rich ingredients, thereby addressing food waste while simultaneously enhancing food security. Her innovative approach not only contributes to environmental sustainability but also propels the food-as-medicine movement forward by producing foods that support holistic health outcomes and are accessible to a wide population. Dr. Ramdin's work is at the intersection of science, sustainability, and social impact, making her a key figure in the future of food and an Emeritus Board member of Upcycled Food Association. Her vision and dedication to upcycling and nutrition have established her as a thought leader in creating food solutions that nourish both people and the planet.
Sue Marshall - Founder/CEO, NETZRO, SBC
Sue has spent much of her professional career as an entrepreneur and is currently the founder and CEO of UFA member NETZRO, SBC. NETZRO provides a food technology platform that includes proprietary technology that safely captures and converts industrial food & beverage byproducts into upcycled food ingredients. Sue has entered NETZRO into numerous entrepreneurial contests, accelerators and incubators with success. She uses her range of business experience and education to assist other entrepreneurs that desire a focus on socially responsible business models and funding. Sue is a founding member and emeritus board member of UFA. She also is a board member of the newest chapter of Naturally Network in Minnesota.