Here's to Henk Hoogenkamp, a beacon of innovation in the realm of sustainable proteins. A maverick thinker who refuses to accept the status quo. Your relentless pursuit of alternative protein sources has challenged conventional wisdom and ignited a global conversation. You've shattered barriers, defied expectations, and sparked a movement towards a more sustainable future. Your work isn't just groundbreaking—it's paradigm-shifting. Thank you for daring to see things differently and for inspiring us all to think beyond the ordinary.

You are indeed the pioneer in plant-based foods and your “invention” of the Burger McDo has been the cornerstone of McDonald’s Philippines menu success. Your technology paved the way of its creation.

You have been instrumental to Evergrain and to me personally. Your experience, energy and candid feedback is second-to-none. The rocket ship is alive and on the right path in part to your efforts. I really enjoyed being on the barley protein journey with you. You provide energy, optimism & understanding. It’s a super-human strength of yours.

Henk is unique in that he caters to no one group [within the food industry]. He remains neutral and always provides an honest, trustworthy opinion. Most importantly, he looks to the future and focuses on the world’s exploding population to determine how we can better manufacture healthy foods to meet present and future demands to feed the world. I’ve heard him described as the Michael Jordan of meat science. When Henk Hoogenkamp talks, the industry listens.

I have known Dr. Hoogenkamp as a colleague and as a food scientist for many, many years. Henk's vision is to maximize the utilization of all natural resources in feeding this world of hunger.

Henk is one of my personal heroes because of his relentless pursuit of better ingredients to build better foods. He is a transparent visionary and his innovative research has inspired many of us in manufacturing to take the risks required to move the industry forward. He always presents a clear case for better, healthier ingredients and that distinguishes himself among his colleagues.

Many years passed by since we first developed together innovative products for a company that was too big and too close minded to appreciate. Nevertheless, for me these moments have been extremely fullfilling and, no matter how fast the time goes, I will never forget.?I learned a lot from that experience, thanks to you, my dear true friend.