The food and beverage industry is evolving at pace.
As sustainability goals grow in importance, consumer expectations shift, and regulatory frameworks adapt, there is a growing opportunity to explore new ways of innovating—guided by science, collaboration, and a shared commitment to better outcomes.
Biotechnology and enzyme science are at the forefront of this shift—offering powerful solutions to meet these demands while enhancing operational resilience and product performance.
This webinar will examine the macro forces reshaping the biotechnology landscape, from climate-driven sustainability goals to the need for robust, adaptive supply chains and health-conscious innovation.
It will offer a clear-eyed and expert view of the opportunities and complexities ahead, grounded in scientific insight and real-world application.
Through real life case studies and expert commentary, we’ll explore how AI and biodiversity screening are unlocking novel enzyme functionalities, and how these discoveries are being scaled—from microbial strain selection to commercial production via fermentation and biotransformation.
The session will conclude with a panel discussion and live Q&A, offering practical perspectives on how biotechnology and enzyme innovation are already delivering measurable impact across the food system—and what’s next.
Register now to join us on July 29th.
Contributors:
Niall Higgins, PhD
Global Product Director - Kerry
Niall Higgins, Ph.D joined Kerry in 2016 in a role responsible for the development of Kerry enzyme technologies, driving the full innovation chain from concept design to product delivery. Since then Niall has held multiple positions within Kerry as R&D Manager, Integration Lead, Senior Business Development Manager and Global Product Director based in Naas, Ireland.
Andreas Vogel, PhD
VP of R&D, Kerry Biotechnology Center
Andreas Vogel has more than 20 years of experience in the field of biocatalysis and enzyme engineering. He is Head of R&D Enzyme Development at c-LEcta. He was originally trained in chemistry (University of Münster, Germany). Andreas is the author of more than 40 scientific publications and patents and co-editor of the book “Industrial Enzyme Applications” published by Wiley-VCH.
Sebastian Bartsch, PhD
Head of Bioinformatics, Kerry Biotechnology Center
Sebastian Bartsch is Head of Bioinformatics, Kerry Biotechnology Center. Trained in biochemistry, he discovered early on his passion for enzymology, enzyme engineering, and the application of computational methods. During his diploma and PhD at the University of Greifswald under Prof. Dr. Uwe Bornscheuer, he investigated enzymatic catalysis mechanisms and optimized enzymes for industrial use.
