Main Programme

As consumer interest in health and wellness surges, the functional food market is experiencing rapid growth. This session will explore key opportunities and emerging trends for NPD in functional nutrition.

12:00 - 12:20
Focus on gut health and fibre: Developing NPD opportunities
John Core, Culinary Nutrition Lead, Sodexo

12:20 - 12:45
PANEL: Emerging customer trends and demand in functional nutrition
Eimear Connolly, Head of Technical and Innovation, Future Nutrition Ltd
Michelle Butler, Co-founder and Head of Innovation & Nutrition, Good4U Food & Drink Co.
David Hartigan, CEO & Co-Founder, Blynk Drinks

12:45 - 13:00
The future of sustainability reporting for food - how your products and packaging are affected with changing legislations
Tim Lambert, Regional Lead - UK, Ireland and Nordics, osapiens
Azhar Zaman, Principal Account Executive, Osapiens - osapiens 
Charlotte Chesterman, Senior Account Executive – UKI & Nordics , osapiens