The State of the Industry: Plant-based meat, seafood, eggs, and dairy
Event description
The webinar will cover:
- The commercial landscape, including new entrants, partnerships, and maturing commercial ecosystems.
- Private and public investment analysis.
- Scientific and technical progress.
- Government and regulatory developments.
Meet the speakers
Karen Formanski
CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS MANAGER
Karen is a researcher, writer, analyst and presenter with experience in the market research and natural foods industries. She utilizes her deep knowledge of the evolving alternative proteins market to develop and implement a strategic vision for maintaining and building the Corporate Engagement team’s research and analysis capabilities.
Sharyn Murray, CFA
SENIOR INVESTOR ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Sharyn Murray crafts and executes strategies to increase investment in the alternative protein industry. Previously, she spent nearly a decade as a researcher and marketing professional at GCM Grosvenor, where she built expertise in the alternative investments industry.
Priera Panescu, Ph.D.
SENIOR SCIENTIST – PLANT-BASED SPECIALIST
Priera’s role at GFI focuses on accelerating the plant-based meat industry through analyzing their plant-based protein landscape, identifying emerging technological solutions and bottlenecks, and communicating with other scientists about advancing alternative protein research. Prior to joining GFI, Priera spent almost a decade focusing on polymer, formulation, and materials chemistry research.
Madeline Cohen
REGULATORY ATTORNEY
Madeline works on regulatory and policy issues affecting cultivated meat and plant-based foods. Prior to joining GFI, Madeline worked on a variety of litigation and compliance matters as an associate at Wiley Rein LLP. She also previously served as a law clerk to the Honorable Robert. C. Chambers, U.S. District Court Judge.
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