FoodHack Dubai: High Protein Everything: The Multi-Billion Dollar Food Revolution
High Protein Everything: The Multi-Billion Dollar Food Revolution
From niche gym fuel to mainstream obsession – protein is now the most valuable word in food
Protein cereal. Protein ice cream. Protein bread. The high-protein economy has exploded into a $40+ billion global market, and every food category is racing to reformulate or get left behind.
Join our meetup for entrepreneurs, professionals, investors and food enthusiasts to network and hear from food industry speakers.
Whether you're just starting your food business, looking to connect with startups to invest in or want to network with other like-minded professionals - this event is for you.
The event is free but registration is necessary.
Panel topics:
What's really driving protein obsession beyond the gym (science, marketing, or cultural zeitgeist?)
Which food categories are most vulnerable to protein-first disruption
How legacy brands are responding to the protein premium
Where the next protein innovation opportunities exist (and which categories are oversaturated)
The environmental, health, and economic sustainability of protein-everything
Supply chain and formulation challenges reshaping the food industry
Guest Speakers:
Shweta Baweja - Founder, Wisdomwise Consulting FZE
Seda Solmaz - Founder & CEO, Idea Atelier
Monique Naval - Global Project Lead, Euromonitor International
Rana Baydoun-Reckart - Global Senior Channel and Ecosystem Manager, SIG Group
Balazs Lederer - CEO - Hubble Food
Q&A: you will have the opportunity to ask questions to your local speakers.
Pitch: Are you launching a new product? Are you looking for your next R&D expert or your next CEO? Are you looking for a job or an internship? Join our 30-second pitch session and share your business update with the audience (open to anyone).
Networking with Food & Drinks
Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Hour: 6:15 PM – 9:00 PM Language: English
Venue: The Healthy Hangout By Almaro (opposite Spinneys). Level P2, Central Park Towers, DIFC, Dubai
We kindly ask all guests to purchase at least one drink from the café to help us cover staffing costs for the evening.
Your hosts: Sascha Dutta, Tammy Ho & Mohamad Fanous
About the Organizer: FoodHack is a community-driven platform that inspires, highlights and connects food entrepreneurs and innovators. With meetups across the globe, a weekly food industry newsletter, a membership program and an annual summit.
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