Uma Valeti
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- Milken Institute59 min
Meat and More: The Future of Protein
Kathleen Merrigan, Ethan Brown, Tom Hayes, Ashley Koff, Uma Valeti
A panel of industry leaders from Memphis Meats, Beyond Meat, and Tyson outlined strategies to address global protein demand sustainability challenges and rising health costs through cultured, plant-based, and conventional food innovations. Key figures emphasized a collaborative "Yes and" approach where traditional agriculture partners with cellular and plant sciences to improve resource efficiency, reduce antibiotic use, and offer consumers diverse, higher-quality dietary choices. The discussion highlighted that while current prices for alternative proteins remain higher due to scaling limitations, rapid technological advancements and global expansion plans aim to make these options cost-competitive and environmentally superior within the next decade.
- Milken Institute58 min
Disrupting Food: Alternative Proteins Leading to a More Sustainable Future
Cristina Alesci, Ethan Brown, Jeremy Coller, Uma Valeti, David Levinson, David Rockefeller Jr., Lance Price, Jenny Santee, Jonathan Smiga, Ashley
Ethan Brown of Beyond Meat and Uma Valenti of Memphis Meats joined Collar Capital's Jeremy Collar to address the environmental and health crises of traditional livestock, proposing plant-based restructuring and cellular agriculture as sustainable alternatives. The panel detailed how these technologies are achieving rapid cost reductions and high consumer acceptance while positioning incumbent factory farms as stranded assets vulnerable to regulatory bans and supply chain failures. Ultimately, the discussion highlighted a strategic shift where major industry players view these innovations as essential partners in mitigating food safety risks and capitalizing on a growing market for high-quality, low-impact protein.