“The road of science,” César Vega tells us, “is becoming increasingly more important in the kitchen.” Vega is the principal scientist at Mars, Incorporated. In that role, he focuses on the research and development of nutritious, safe and affordable foods, and he hopes that science will play an even bigger role in the food ecosystem in the future. At Roots 2016 – and in a follow up interview – he shares his thoughts on the importance of true innovation and how the need for a particular innovation varies around the globe.