Welcome to an inspiring afternoon featuring presentations and discussions centered around the challenges and opportunities of plant-based food production in Finland!
Date:
Wednesday, December 11, 2024, from 12 PM to 5 PM
Location:
Knehtilä Farm, Haapasaarentie 75, Hyvinkää
Program:
12:00 Welcome lunch (featuring plant-based ingredients)
13:00 Farm owner Markus Eerola will present Knehtilä Farm
13:30 Oatly's presentation: "Revamping the Food System – Towards a More Plant-Based Future" by Niklas Kaskeala, Director of Public Affairs
14:00 Research findings from the University of Helsinki: "New Opportunities for Plant-Based Food Production in Agriculture" by Kari Koppelmäki, Postdoctoral Researcher and Jana Firse
15:00 Perspective from Pro Vege Association – Jukka Kajan, Director
15:30 Panel discussion addressing the challenges and opportunities in increasing plant-based food production for direct human consumption. The panel will include Markus Eerola (Knehtilä Farm), Marja Oesch (Pursila Farm), Kari Koppelmäki (University of Helsinki), Jukka Kajan (Pro Vege), and will be moderated by Niklas Kaskeala (Oatly).
16:15 Discussion and networking
17:00 Conclusion of the session
Participation is free of charge.