Explore the rise of plant-based and novel protein sources—pulses, nuts, fungi, and biofermented innovations—shaping new product applications and replacing traditional proteins in this exciting webinar on the future of protein.
November 20, 2025
7:00 PM UTC
1 hour
Sponsored by
November 20, 2025
2:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM CT / 11:00 AM PT / 6:00 PM GMT
Americans' appetite for protein continues unabated, but their interest is trending toward plant-based proteins and especially novel ones. This webinar will look beyond soy, dairy and traditional grains to investigate emerging protein sources -- pulses, nuts, seeds, fungi and marine sources – as well as new ones being created through biofermentation. It will look at the traditional applications these new sources are taking over, plus novel products the traditional proteins could not help create.
Speakers:
Dave Fusaro
Editor in Chief
Food Processing
Dave has been editor in chief of Food Processing since 2003. Before that, he was editor in chief of Dairy Foods and managing editor of Prepared Foods, so he’s been covering the food and beverage industry for 30 years and has visited dozens, maybe 100 or more, food and beverage plants.
Abby Sewell
Corporate Engagement Manager
Good Food Institute
Abby serves as Good Food Institute’s Corporate Engagement Manager, supporting food manufacturers and other food companies upstream to inspire and accelerate their shift toward alternative protein. Her areas of expertise are CPG marketing, consumer insights, brand strategy, strategic partnerships and social impact.
Becky Dheri, PharmaD
Founder
Day Out
Becky Dheri, PharmD, founded Day Out in 2018 to make healthy snacking easier for people on the go. As a healthcare professional, lifelong label reader and busy mom, Becky became frustrated by the lack of portable snacks that were both nutritious and actually enjoyable to eat. So she decided to make her own. With her background in pharmacy and a love of food science, Becky developed plant-based protein balls using simple, real ingredients. No preservatives, no artificial sweeteners, nothing unnecessary. Just a clean, satisfying option you can feel good about. Day Out originated from the idea that healthy snacks should fit seamlessly into your daily routine, whether you’re commuting to work, chasing kids around, or heading out on a weekend hike. For Becky, it’s all about making better snacks that keep up with real life.
