Catalysing a world-leading sustainable food industry with global impact聽
The UK and Europe鈥檚 leading forum on the science, technology, investment and policy shaping the future of sustainable protein.
The 2027 Annual Conference 2027 brings together researchers, founders, investors, industry leaders and policymakers working to build a more sustainable, affordable and resilient food system.
Now in its third year, the conference moves from introductions to impact. Over two days at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in Westminster, you鈥檒l hear how research is turning into products, companies and policy.
The TASTY Awards powered by NECTAR
This year the conference hosts the 3rd Annual TASTY Awards powered by NECTAR, the premier celebration of alternative protein taste-makers. NECTAR tested more than 115 sustainable protein products sourced from across Europe with thousands of consumers in blind taste tests and are excited to showcase the best of the best!
Unlike any other food competition, the TASTY Awards celebrate what truly matters: real taste validated by real people! Witness the dramatic unveiling of the 2027 TASTY Award winners, followed by an exclusive tasting journey featuring winning products transformed into stunning culinary creations. The reception will include innovative craft-cocktails, beer, and wine, as well as networking and photo opportunities with celebrated chefs, food tech pioneers, and passionate food enthusiasts. It鈥檚 a delicious evening you won鈥檛 want to miss!
Imperiaus
The Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein, supported by the Bezos Earth Fund, and the UKRI-funded聽Microbial Food Hub based at Imperiaform a joint platform accelerating the sustainable聽food system聽revolution聽using Engineering Biology, food science and AI as core technologies.聽
Together, the Centre and Hub connect world-leading science with industrial translation, bringing academia, industry, and policymakers into a single, coordinated ecosystem.聽
NECTAR
NECTAR is a nonprofit initiative of Food System Innovations that accelerates the protein transition through large-scale sensory research. We provide actionable taste data and foster industry collaboration to help alternative protein brands enhance consumer satisfaction and drive market adoption. Learn more at .