
ALT Dr. Abigail Stevenson, Chief Science Officer, Mars - “Mars has been partnering with the IIFH since 2015, exploring opportunities that bring together science discovery and consumer relevant use cases focused on health, sustainability, and food systems. Our strategic partners within the IIFH ecosystem create vital links to groundbreaking technologies such as synthetic biology, AI and data science that together help fuel innovation pipelines across all areas of Mars – from our pet care products and services to snacking and our food and nutrition businesses.”

ALT John Melo, former Chief Executive Officer, Amyris - “We’ve reached the moment where consumers are demanding clean, sustainable products that are healthier for them and our planet. Consumer companies are committed to delivering on this with many having set objectives for a clean ingredient portfolio by 2030. This is the dream moment for science and biotech powered fermentation. Many of the pioneers in this space were 10 years too early but we now have many learnings that can accelerate the transition to a healthier planet for all. Leveraging AI’s unifying force with groundbreaking synthetic biology tools, we stand ready to steer the industry toward a smarter, healthier future that is scalable and finally delivers significant positive impact for all. The organizations represented at the IIFH Partner Summit are many of these pioneers that are paving the path to a healthier and sustainable future powered by these transformative technologies. Now is the moment.”

ALT Muireann Kelliher, Global Head of Biotechnology at AB InBev - “At AB InBev, we are pioneering strategies to leverage our unparalleled fermentation expertise and robust supply chains, aiming to introduce a revolutionary generation of sustainable and accessible food products to the market. Even in these early stages, we are thrilled to witness how the ecosystem at IIFH has catalyzed the progress of our efforts.”















