The Innovation Institute for Food & Health (IIFH) will be present at the 2026 TASTY Awards powered by NECTAR, where Director of Programs Kim Fisher will join industry leaders celebrating innovation in alternative proteins and dairy alternatives. The event brings together chefs, food innovators, and entrepreneurs to unveil the winners of the world’s largest consumer-chosen alt-protein awards, based on thousands of blind taste tests. This year’s dairy-themed celebration will feature a keynote from Salt & Straw co-founder Tyler Malek and a curated tasting experience highlighting award-winning alternative dairy products in chef-crafted dishes.

By participating in events like the TASTY Awards, IIFH continues to engage with the broader food innovation community, supporting science-driven advances that help shape the future of food and health.