Launch of the HealthFerm Plant-Based Fermentation Network

Exciting news! Our HealthFerm Plant-Based Fermentation Network has officially launched!

The HealthFerm Network is composed of a professional community and platform for sharing knowledge and information about fermentation. The first interactive webinar was organised on February 4th for both Asia/Europe and Americas/Europe time zones. Apart from presentations, the network sessions include a panel discussions and Q&A sessions.

The programme of the first meeting was as follows:

ASIA/EUROPE (08:00 - 09:30 CET)

• 👉 Introduction to HealthFerm - Christophe Courtin (HealthFerm Project Lead), KU Leuven
  
• 🔬 Advancing Plant-Based Fermentation Research and Capabilities - Dr. Damien Paineau, Ferments du Futur
  
• 🌱 Recent Project Developments and Industry Role in Developing Meat and Dairy Alternatives - Dr. Frank Haagensen & Dr. Veronique Zuliani, Novonesis
  
• 💬 Discussion & Closing - Led by Dr. Luis Fernandez (Meeting Chair), Bridge2Food
  

AMERICAS/EUROPE (16:00 - 17:30 CET)

• 👉 Introduction to HealthFerm - Christophe Courtin (HealthFerm Project Lead), KU Leuven
  
• 🌱 Recent Project Developments and Industry Role in Developing Meat and Dairy Alternatives - Dr. Frank Haagensen & Dr. Veronique Zuliani, Novonesis
  
• 💡 Contributions to Plant-Based Fermentation, Commercial Innovations, and Health Benefits of Kimchi - Avis Nugroho, CJ CheilJedang
  
• 🍞 Food Fermentation for Good - Vimac Ardèvol Nolla, Puratos
  
• 💬 Discussion & Closing - Led by Prof. Lutz Grossmann (Meeting Chair), UMASS
  

Interest to learn more about the network and maybe join? Then find out more here.