Cracking the Code: Innovations that are Hatching Now
Date: July, 23rd
Time: 11:30am Eastern Time
Location: Virtual
Session Overview:
Join the American Egg Board for an insightful session exploring the current state of the egg industry and what it means for product developers, culinologists, and food innovators. We’ll discuss the latest update on bird flu and its impact on egg supply. Dive into the science behind egg functionality—discover why eggs remain a gold standard in formulations for emulsification, binding, aeration, and more. Plus, get an exclusive look inside the Eggcelerator Lab, a cutting-edge hub where culinary creativity meets food science to drive innovation with eggs across all segments of the food industry. Whether you're working on clean label formulations, developing the next big thing in breakfast, or reimagining indulgence with better-for-you ingredients, this session will leave you inspired and better equipped to harness the full potential of the Incredible Egg.
Speakers:
Andrea Chan is the Innovation Manager at the American Egg Board, where she leads client partnerships and business development for the Eggcelerator Lab. In this role, Andrea collaborates with client partners to address their unique needs and help them achieve their innovation goals. Prior to joining AEB, Andrea led the marketing and partnerships team at Union Kitchen, a food business accelerator in Washington, D.C., where she recruited 90+ emerging brands and supported their journey to launching CPG businesses.
Dana Lawnzak is the Director of Food Chain Outreach at the American Egg Board, where she leads initiatives that build and nurture strategic partnerships with key players in retail, foodservice, and consumer packaged goods. With a focus on driving growth, Dana leverages her extensive industry experience to foster collaborations that lead to long-term success across the food sector.
Chef Nelson Serrano-Bahri’s culinary and food science education, along with his work at Kraft, Nestle, Unilever, as an entrepreneur in his native Puerto Rico, and most recently at Ingredion, have helped contribute to his success. Today, he leverages his experiences in his current role as Director of Innovation for the American Egg Board (AEB). Together with the Eggcelerator Lab, AEB’s Innovation engine, Serrano-Bahri works with food companies, start-ups and entrepreneurs to help them in their quest to create successful food and beverages, while promoting the use and functionality of eggs as a powerhouse clean-label nutritious ingredient."
Event Contact: Stephanie Charns rcamidatlantic@gmail.com
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