Many fingers have been pointed from lazy consumers to greedy food companies to inept governments but it has done little to solve the problem – obesity and overweight rates continue to rise.In this keynote roundtable we bring consumer, industry and academic...
France’s sugar tax has been in place for years, Mexico’s is in full swing and Britain’s is on its way.As the obesity crisis spreads rapidly across the globe, taxes are touted one of the methods that could fight it. But do they actually work?Do they incentivise...
The healthy ageing market is vast in size and composition from protein drinks to combat muscle wasting to omega-3 and herbal supplements to promote cognitive or skin health.Our experts go inside global markets, deconstruct demographics, mind-meld with...
Anti-ageing products prosper around the world, even as empirical data builds demonstrating the ability of foods and nutrients to modify the ageing process.We’ll explore the science behind nutrients sold on benefits as diverse as healthy skin and healthy...
According to research from the UK’s Malnutrition Taskforce, only 51% of health professionals in the UK think malnutrition is a priority in their organisations.But with malnutrition having such a grave impact on health outcomes and risk of hospitalisation,...
Can Europe return to growth and how big can Asia become? And what about the Middle East and Africa?Our experts dissect real opportunities in rapidly changing market landscapes.
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the European region is ageing rapidly. Its average age is already the highest in the world and the proportion of people aged 65 and over is forecast to rise from 14% in 2010 to 25% in 2050.But what happens...
Are the current guidelines for carbohydrate intake in sports and exercise relevant and fit for purpose? In this presentation Professor Asker Jeukendrup will discuss the basis for where the current guidelines sit, before analysing the latest evidence for...
In this roundtable with global experts we look investigate the sub-sectors of the multi-billion euro sports nutrition market.Is there a ceiling to Asia’s middle class bulging thirst for lifestyle sports foods, drinks and supplements?What is the food/supplement...
Algatechnologies is an expert in microalgal cultivation and the supplier of AstaPure®, natural astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis – one of the most potent antioxidants in nature.Algatech’s presentation focuses on Sports Nutrition specialty supplements,...
It’s never too late for sports: Even if you start exercising at an advanced age, you can still triple your chances for healthy ageing. Elderly consumers around the world are becoming more aware of the relationship between food, sports and overall health.Join...
Consumers around the world are becoming more & more demanding regarding Nutrition applications. They want both technical performance & pleasure of eating, especially within the Sports performance segment. Food product developers have to face these...
Internet trade has seen a proliferation of sports nutrition products in Europe, a good thing in a booming market. But quality varies and the pressure to deliver performance benefits drives some formulators over the line of legality, provoking an industry...
Is it really game over for marquee weight management brands like Slim-Fast, Jenny Craig and Weight Watchers? Unilever jumped the Slim-Fast ship in 2014 and Nestlé is offloading Jenny Craig leaving the sector in “tatters” as one analyst put it. Shifting...
In a world where food firms and dietary supplement companies look to exploit the latest consumer trends for fad diets and quick fixes using a huge range of ingredients, many are left wondering where the real opportunity really lies. Which ingredients...
