Innophos to Showcase Plant-Based Meat Solutions

07.07.22

Songwei Wu, a member of the R&D team, will present live on the IFT Business Stage on July 12.

Booth #4851

Innophos
, a global supplier of ingredients for the food, health, and nutrition markets, announced today that it will return as a presenter at IFT FIRST in Chicago, from July 11-13. IFT FIRST is one of the largest events of its kind, bringing together thousands of attendees, including scientists, food professionals, and exhibiting companies from around the globe.
 
Innophos will feature science-backed phosphate technology solutions that address manufacturer needs when formulating plant-based meat substitute products. Songwei Wu, a member of the Innophos R&D team since 2015, has led the development of new solutions addressing key food industry needs such as reducing sodium, moving towards a cleaner label and formulating with plant-based proteins.
 
The Innophos presentation will offer insights on topics including: consumer trends and how Gen Z is driving change in the plant-based space; Innophos’ technical expertise in solving the taste and textural challenges of formulating with plant-based proteins; and detailed case studies regarding the impact of phosphate technologies on texture in a variety of plant-based meat substitutes.
 
“We are excited to return to IFT22 to showcase our industry-leading, science-backed solutions to help our partners and customers develop meat substitutes with better taste and texture,” said Eugenia Erlij, vice president of marketing and communications at Innophos. “Songwei’s presentation is very timely as more consumers shift towards a flexitarian diet that incorporates more plant-based foods.”