Journée Internationale
du Sous Vide 2026
in Los
Angeles
Join chefs, innovators, and food lovers around the world for the 9th Annual International Sous Vide Day celebration taking place on January 26, 2026!
Innovation Day afternoon program
The Future of Flavor: Where Innovation Meets Nutrition
2:00 PM
Registration Opens
Miguel Franco
Cuisine Solutions
Chief Commercial Officer
Welcome Remarks
Miguel Franco
Cuisine Solutions Chief Commercial Officer
Miguel has deep experience across commercial and operational leadership. He brings a strategic perspective on growth, partnerships, and innovation in the food industry. His work is closely aligned with advancing culinary excellence and setting new standards for innovation.
Nolan C Popper
Cuisine Solutions
VP of Culinary Development & Innovation
Welcome Remarks
Nolan C Popper
VP of Culinary Development and Innovation
Under his leadership, Cuisine Solutions has become a true industry leader in the egg centric handheld space, setting a new standard for on-the-go, craveable, and labor-efficient offerings through the precision of sous vide.
Mike Özkan
Kitchenless
Founder & CEO
2:20–3:00 PM
Kitchenless: The New Era of Dining
Mike Özkan
Founder & CEO of Kitchenless
Kitchenless is the world’s first intelligent steam-powered platform that delivers chef-crafted meals at the push of a button.
Pam Smith
Culinary Nutritionist, Author,
Speaker, Ambassador
3:00–3:45 PM
Culinary Clarity: Menu Innovation at the Crossroads of Disruption and the Shifting Consumer Appetite for Wellness
Pam Smith
Culinary Nutritionist, Author,
Speaker, Ambassador
Internationally recognized Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, culinary consultant, TV and radio host, best-selling author, and sought-after speaker. She is the creator of The S.M.A.R.T. Weigh® Strategy, helping thousands reclaim health and energy.
Alexandra Zambrano
Cuisine Solutions
Food Scientist
3:00–3:45 PM
Culinary Clarity: Menu Innovation at the Crossroads of Disruption and the Shifting Consumer Appetite for Wellness
Alexandra Zambrano
Cuisine Solutions Food Scientist
She is specializing in the intersection of nutrition, technology, and sensory science, with a focus on research-driven innovation in the food industry.
Matt Pratta
Sprouts Farmers Market
Culinary Director
4:00–4:30 PM
Rethinking Deli Prepared Foods. Where Convenience Meets Conscious Eating
Matt Pratta
Sprouts Farmers Market Culinary Director
He is charged with a wide selection of prepared foods across the store, assists in the creation of private label products and answers to all things culinary.
Peter McCall
Cuisine Solutions Director
of Research and Development
4:30–5:00 PM
Failing Fast: How Rapid Prototyping Accelerates Creativity and Innovation
Peter McCall
Cuisine Solutions Director of Research and Development
Since joining Cuisine Solutions in 2022, McCall has applied his fine dining expertise to R&D initiatives, overseeing product innovation, recipe development, and creative applications of sous vide technology.
