News From : DagangHalal.com (20 Aug 2013)
Vitafoods Asia, 4-5 September 2013, AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong
Scientific innovation is the lifeblood of the nutraceuticals industry but the journey from ingredient selection to marketing communication can be an overwhelming prospect for manufacturers. In Asia, the bioactives market is brimming with opportunity, as concerns over the health problems associated with issues such as rising obesity rates and ageing populations compel consumers to re-think the way they eat.
It’s for this reason that Vitafoods Asia launches a new intensive technical workshop to unearth the factors fuelling rising demand for nutraceuticals in Asia, as well as present the latest scientific developments that can be leveraged to achieve success. The one and a half day workshop, developed in association with Smart Short Courses, brings together specialists from across the globe to help formulators and R&D professionals get to grips with translating science into products that appeal to consumers.
Gut, brain, heart and eye health are all growth areas with the potential to be hugely lucrative for manufacturers. In the Vitafoods Asia Workshop, a series of sessions investigate the science behind ingredients such as omega-3s and probiotics to illuminate how their health benefits align with key consumer health concerns. Going further in depth, presentations on formulation criteria, microencapsulation and purification give attendees the chance to learn more about the technical skills required to create foods and beverages with marketable health benefits.
Dr. Sefa Koseoglu, President at Bioactives World and Workshop organiser, said: “Asia has become the hub for the production of the majority of bioactive ingredients sold worldwide. This programme provides a forum for ingredient manufacturers from Asia and experts from North America, Europe and South East Asia to come together and discuss critical issues in the formulation and development of functional food products for local and export markets.”
Chris Lee, Portfolio Director, Vitafoods Asia added: “Gaining practical advice on formulation in the context of consumer behaviour is crucial to successful new product development. The Vitafoods Asia Workshop is an exciting addition for 2013 designed to offer expert advice on where opportunities lie, as well as technical considerations when creating functional foods and beverages.”
The line-up includes sessions led by experts from associations and companies including Intertek Cantox, China, Morishita Jintan Co, Bioactives World, BIOTAILOR, ID&A and Deerland Enzymes.
For more information on booking a place on the Vitafoods Asia Workshop, please visit http://www.vitafoodsasia.com/Content/Vitafoods-Asia-Workshop-in-partnership-with-Smart-Short-Courses/5_46/
Workshop schedule
Wednesday 4 September (DAY 1)
10:00 Regulatory Update for Functional Foods in China 10:30 Key Challenges and Issues Surrounding the Markets for EPA and DHA Omega-3s
11:30 Bioactive Compounds and Child and Adolescent Nutrition in the Modern Age
12:00 Effects of Enzyme Supplementation on Food Intolerances
14:00 Consumer Perceptions of Functional Foods
14:40 Key Criteria to Make the Right Choice When Developing a New Probiotic Formula
15:50 How Do Multispecies Probiotics Exert Their Health Benefits
16:30 Commercial Scale Extraction of Bioactive Compounds
Thursday 5 September (DAY 2)
10:00 New Developments in Vitamin K
10:30 Microencapsulation of Ingredients for Functional Food Applications
11:00 Antioxidants: Current and Future Trends
12:00 Use of Prebiotics in Functional Food Products
12:30 Separation of Biomass and Purification of Bioactive Compounds with Membrane
To register in advance for free entry to Vitafoods Asia, please visit http://www.vitafoodsasia.com/register
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