Can Meat, Plants, Blue Foods Proteins Serve People & Planet?

Mar 9, 2025

11:30am – 12:30pm CT

By 2050, the global population will surpass 9.7 billion, with over 390 million in the U.S. Meeting rising protein needs demands a unified approach across meat, plant-based, and blue-food proteins. Though often seen as competitors, these sectors can collaborate to ensure sustainable solutions. This one-hour session unites top leaders to discuss strategies for food security, ecological stewardship, and practical partnerships.

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photo of Rachel Dreskin

Rachel Dreskin

Plant Based Foods Association USA

photo of Sam Grimley

Sam Grimley

Sea Pact

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Sid Mehta

Greenworks Inc.

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Eric Mittenthal

Meat Institute

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About
Format: Panel
Type: Session
Track: Food
Level: Advanced