Rotterdam programme themes

This event will focus on bringing together professionals from the food and drink sector, focusing on new product development, innovation and nutrition.

Across the two days, this event will feature several unique programmes, designed to bring ingredient innovation to life alongside inspiring thought-leadership, technical expertise, expert-led discussions and collaborative, structured networking.

Panel discussions will focus on issues within the following themes:

Insights and trends

Food trends 2030: driving sustainable innovation through mega trends​

Insights and trends in ingredient innovation and positive nutrition​

The future of NPD: harnessing trends and tech to drive innovation

Rethinking ultra-processed foods: navigating challenges and opportunities for health and innovation​

Elevating health and sustainability

The future of protein: shaping tomorrow’s innovations​

Re-formulation – filling the fibre gap​

Sustainable sourcing for NPD​

Positive Nutrition

Shaping the future: positive nutrition trends and innovations​

From science to solutions: transforming gut health innovation​

Cutting edge ingredients for healthy ageing: bridging science and nutrition​

Innovation spotlight: women’s health​

Beyond one-size fits all: unlocking the potential of personalised nutrition​

Fuelling the future: innovations in sports and active nutrition​

Fuelling the brain: innovative ingredients for cognitive health and wellbeing​

Innovating for a sustainable future: what’s next?​

In addition to our expert plenary sessions, we will be hosting a variety of insightful interactive roundtable discussions addressing key insights across market trends, ingredient innovation and the importance of cross-sector collaboration.

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