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Cultivating Careers in Alternative Proteins Podcast

Ep. 4 - Julia Martin (Food Science Intern at Hoxton Farms)

Feb 4, 2022
Julia Gil N. Martin, a food science intern at Hoxton Farms, shares her journey in alternative proteins and her passion for animal welfare and the environment. She discusses her work at Hoxton Farms, focusing on cultivated fat research and making animal-free products appealing. She offers advice on finding strengths and pursuing impactful opportunities in the alternative protein space.
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Quick takeaways

  • Julia's passion for helping animals and improving the environment led her to explore alternative proteins as a sustainable solution that can make a positive impact.
  • Working with cultivated fat, Julia aims to create animal-free products with authentic taste and texture, believing that delivering real animal fat through cultivated technology is the best way to encourage people to choose animal-free options.

Deep dives

Julia's Journey to Alternative Protein

Julia's journey into the alternative protein field was inspired by her concern for animals and the environment. After realizing that farming animals wasn't a sustainable solution, she became vegan and saw the potential of alternative proteins to make a positive impact. Joining the Boganigan Alternative Protein Project and attending conferences allowed her to connect with like-minded individuals and expand her knowledge. She pursued internships and projects related to alternative proteins, ultimately landing a food science internship at Hoxen Farms, where she focuses on cultivated fat tissue.

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