Special Episode: Federico Duarte & Norman Gierow - NXW & SIG

In this episode of the PPTI podcast, Federico Duarte, CEO of Nutrition from Water, and Norman Gierow, Director of Global Customer Marketing at SIG, discussed a new partnership focused on delivering affordable, sustainable protein at scale.They introduced Marine Whey, a platform built on microalgae-derived proteins, and explained how the approach is designed to deliver high digestibility, neutral taste, and broad functionality across applications including beverages, baked goods, and powders. The conversation highlighted why affordability remains central to addressing global nutrition challenges, particularly in emerging markets, and how biomass fermentation could help lower the cost of protein compared to traditional sources.Gierow also outlined the role of aseptic packaging in enabling shelf-stable products with extended shelf life, supporting distribution without refrigeration while contributing to sustainability goals.Together, they emphasized the importance of collaboration between ingredient developers, packaging companies, and consumer brands to accelerate access to nutritious, climate-friendly protein on a global scale.Powered by Protein Production Technology International