Session highlights

NPD Discovery Roundtables Programme​

Food Matters Live roundtables give you the opportunity to delve into a topic focussed on a pressing issue specific to your business. Discuss solutions tailored to your needs with industry experts and other premium food businesses in an impartial, intimate setting. Explore the NPD Discovery Roundtables taking place at Ascot, 8-9 October, below.

Wednesday 8 October

11:00 – 12:00
Power up your prebiotic formulations: smarter, health-driven solutions with natural fibres

As consumers become more health-conscious, the demand for products that support gut health, and overall wellbeing is on the rise. With a growing focus on nutritional quality and functional benefits, prebiotic fibres are emerging as powerful ingredients for food and supplement manufacturers looking to meet this demand.

Hosts: Thomas Chaussier, Sales Manager Nexira
Bastien Berepion, Technical Manager Nexira
Charlotte Wallart, Product Manager Nexira

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11:00 – 12:00
Shaping the Future of Healthy Aging

Discover how science-backed nutrients like Quatrefolic® and MenaQ7® are redefining the future of healthy aging. This roundtable will explore innovative approaches to support vitality, balance, and long-term wellness, shaping a proactive vision for aging well.

Hosts: Tbc

14:00 – 14:45
Healthier formulations: elevating taste and texture with natural texturisers

In Food and Beverages applications, consumers’ expectations in terms of taste, texture, and sensory experience are constantly rising. In an era where health and nutrition take centre stage for consumers, a parallel trend emphasises enhancing the taste and sensory appeal of products. While nutrition remains a focal point, consumers are no longer willing to compromise on the delightful aspects that make products truly enjoyable.

Hosts: Thomas Chaussier, Sales Manager Nexira
Bastien Berepion, Technical Manager Nexira
Charlotte Wallart, Product Manager Nexira

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14:00 – 14:45
Vitamin Allies in the Menopause Transition

Hormonal changes during menopause can impact comfort and wellbeing. This roundtable explores how Quatrefolic® and MenaQ7® can support balance and ease during this transition—offering science-backed solutions for a smoother journey through midlife.

Host: Tbc

Thursday 9 October

11:00 – 12:00
Power up your prebiotic formulations: smarter, health-driven solutions with natural fibres

As consumers become more health-conscious, the demand for products that support gut health, and overall wellbeing is on the rise. With a growing focus on nutritional quality and functional benefits, prebiotic fibres are emerging as powerful ingredients for food and supplement manufacturers looking to meet this demand.

Hosts: Thomas Chaussier, Sales Manager Nexira
Bastien Berepion, Technical Manager Nexira
Charlotte Wallart, Product Manager Nexira

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11:00 – 12:00
Shaping the Future of Healthy Aging

Discover how science-backed nutrients like Quatrefolic® and MenaQ7® are redefining the future of healthy aging. This roundtable will explore innovative approaches to support vitality, balance, and long-term wellness, shaping a proactive vision for aging well.

Host: Tbc

14:00 – 14:45
Healthier formulations: elevating taste and texture with natural texturisers

In Food and Beverages applications, consumers’ expectations in terms of taste, texture, and sensory experience are constantly rising. In an era where health and nutrition take centre stage for consumers, a parallel trend emphasises enhancing the taste and sensory appeal of products. While nutrition remains a focal point, consumers are no longer willing to compromise on the delightful aspects that make products truly enjoyable.

Hosts: Thomas Chaussier, Sales Manager Nexira
Bastien Berepion, Technical Manager Nexira
Charlotte Wallart, Product Manager Nexira

Company logo

14:00 – 14:45
Vitamin Allies in the Menopause Transition

Hormonal changes during menopause can impact comfort and wellbeing. This roundtable explores how Quatrefolic® and MenaQ7® can support balance and ease during this transition—offering science-backed solutions for a smoother journey through midlife.

Host: Tbc

NPD Discovery Table Talk Themes

Food Innovation

  • Innovative ingredients for food innovation – formulation focus (cross category)
  • Formulating for plant-based and hybrid proteins
  • Flavours of the future
  • Safety-led NPD innovation
  • Allergen awareness

Sustainable Sourcing

  • Sustainability in NPD – showcasing ethical and sustainable sourcing
  • Sustainable sourcing for product development
  • Benefiting from collaborative partnerships between academia and industry stakeholders
  • Upcycling

Positive Nutrition

  • Innovative ingredients for positive nutrition and nutraceuticals formulation
  • Preparing for HFSS legislation in practice
  • Trends and opportunities for targeting longevity and healthy ageing
  • Gut/brain axis insights

Host a roundtable

A roundtable will position your business in front of an engaged, pre-qualified audience of industry peers, actively looking for solutions to help them navigate the future of food and nutrition.

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