Unlocking innovation: Opportunities for NPD in functional nutrition

04 Nov 2025
Dublin
Insights and Trends

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 - 12:15
Focus on gut health and fibre: Developing NPD opportunities
John Core, Culinary Nutrition Lead, Sodexo

12:15 - 12:30
Reformulating for functional nutrition: overcoming challenges in new product development
Speaker to be confirmed

12:30 - 13:00
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

Speakers
John Core
John Core, Culinary Nutrition Lead - Sodexo
Eimear Connolly
Eimear Connolly, Head of Technical and Innovation - Future Nutrition Ltd
David Hartigan
David Hartigan, CEO & Co-founder - Blynk+ Drinks/Hemp Heros
Michelle Butler
Michelle Butler, Innovation Director - Good4U