Dr Anton Pluschke works for the Berlin-based start-up vly as Head of Research and Development. He leads all efforts relating to improving the neutrality and functionality of plant proteins for dairy applications. Anton is particularly interested in the circularity of food systems, fermentation processes, functional and novel foods.
Anton graduated from The University of Queensland, Australia, with a Bachelor of Science and First Class Honours in Applied Science specialising in Food Science and Nutrition. He also holds a PhD for which he investigated the impact of soluble dietary fibre on digestive physiology.
Anton lives and breaths vly’s mission which is to develop sustainable and healthy dairy alternatives based on vegetable proteins. He is always open for exchange of ideas and collaborations, please feel free to reach out