NIZO experts to present at NutrEvent 2024 on healthy food and food supplements, clinical nutrition and functional ingredients

On October 1 and 2, Dr. Gabriele Gross, NIZO’s Principal Scientist Health & Microbiology, and Martin Ham, Business Development Manager, will be speaking and moderating, respectively, at NutrEvent 2024 in Lille, France. The event will focus on healthy food and food supplements, clinical nutrition and functional ingredients. As a globally leading, private, and independent contract research with over 75 years of expertise in food and health innovation, NIZO will participate in NutrEvent 2024, assuming two roles.

Dr. Gabriele Gross – Speaker

Session: State of fermented foods – Clinical validation, proven health benefits and food safety of new products

Fermented foods have a long history of consumption and are known for their unique flavours, textures, and potential health benefits. This session will provide an overview of the state of fermented foods, examining the scientific evidence supporting their potential role in promoting gut health, immunity, and overall well-being.

What scientific evidence supports the health benefits of fermented foods and how can fermented foods be incorporated into a healthy and balanced diet, not to mention for individuals with specific dietary restrictions? How do fermentation processes affect nutritional content, taste, and shelf life? How do we effectively address the challenges related to safety and quality of fermented food, such as the control of microbial growth, spoilage prevention and foodborne illness minimization?

This topic will be discussed during Track 2 – Innovation in finished food products: Combining nutrition and sustainability. It will provide an overview of the innovative trends in food supplement use and applications, the challenges in terms of clinical validation and benefit claims, and will examine innovation strategies and market access.

Martin Ham – Moderator

Session: New sources of botanical ingredients and extracts for food supplements – opportunities and challenges on the path of innovation

Though botanicals have been used in various cultures for centuries, they have gained significant attention in the food supplement industry due to their claimed health benefits and natural origins, addressing consumer preferences for natural products and sustainable sourcing practices. Experts will discuss the use of novel botanical extracts, as well as considerations for efficacy, safety, and market acceptance.

What scientific evidence supports the health benefits of novel botanical ingredients? What challenges exist in sourcing and standardising botanical extracts for food supplements, and how can these challenges be addressed? What opportunities exist for innovation and differentiation in the botanical supplement market, and how can companies leverage scientific research to drive product development and market acceptance?

This topic will be discussed during Track 1 – Latest trends in food supplement innovation and medical nutrition innovation.

About NutrEvent 2024

Steered by a prestigious committee, NutrEvent 2024 offers a comprehensive program dealing with the latest market trends and R&D innovations in healthy food and food supplements, clinical nutrition and functional ingredients.

Structured around 3 tracks, the conference sessions bring together international experts to discuss current innovation stakes and provoke conversations that matter for players in food supplements, finished food products and animal nutrition.

Location: LILLE GRAND PALAIS, 1, Bd des Cités Unies, 59 000 Lille, France