Internationally-renowned food tech entrepreneur joins SBC advisory board
Symbio Bioculinary has appointed Dr. Johnny Drain to its advisory board, bringing a globally recognized voice in food technology, fermentation science, and sustainable food systems to support the company’s mission. Dr. Drain is a chef‑scientist and entrepreneur known for merging scientific rigor with culinary creativity to help shape the future of food production and flavor innovation.
Dr. Drain holds a PhD in Materials Science from the University of Oxford and has built a diverse career that spans Michelin‑starred kitchens, food research labs, product innovation, and food tech entrepreneurship. He co‑founded Win‑Win (formerly WNWN Food Labs), a food technology company that became the first in the world to bring cocoa‑free chocolate to market through fermentation‑based techniques. His work draws on extensive experience in fermentation, flavor science, and sustainable ingredient design.
A respected speaker and thought leader on the future of food, Dr. Drain has shared his expertise with international audiences and media outlets, and his collaborations include projects with world‑class restaurants, design platforms, and food brands. His addition to Symbio’s advisory board strengthens the company’s strategic capacity to innovate in circular food manufacturing, bioprocessing technologies, and environmentally aligned ingredient solutions.
Dr. Drain’s appointment underscores Symbio’s commitment to advancing science‑driven solutions to food waste and sustainability challenges — leveraging deep expertise in fermentation and flavour to support the development of high‑impact food biotech technologies.