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2025
Booth at NAPIC Inaugural Conference 2025
2025-09-15 – 2025-09-16
Sheffield, United Kingdom
The NAPIC Inaugural Conference aims to convene a diverse group of stakeholders— including industry leaders, innovators, researchers, investors, and policymakers— to explore and advance the latest developments in alternative protein innovation.
Session at IUNS-ICN2025 – Healthy Aging
2025-08-27
Paris, France
XV Atualidades em Food Safety: Edulcorantes e Corantes
2025-08-27
São Paulo/SP, Brasil
Session at IUNS-ICN2025 – Precision Nutrition
2025-08-26
Paris, France
Session at IUNS-ICN2025 – Early Life Nutrition
2025-08-26
Paris, France
- Healthy Ageing: Exploring Biomarkers, Hallmarks, and Nutritional Strategies- Findings from Multistakeholder Workshop (Philipe de Souto Barreto, Universite Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France)
- Gut Microbiome and Healthy Aging: the case of the Centenarians at the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica Gut Microbiome and Healthy Aging: the case of the Centenarians at the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica (Adrian Pinto-Tomas, University of Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica)
- Raising Awareness of Sarcopenia (Roger Fielding, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University School Of Medicine, Boston)
Read the abstracts here
About IUNS-ICN2025
The International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS) is a global organisation that promotes the advancement of nutritional science, research, and education through international cooperation. Founded in 1948, it brings together national scientific bodies from over 85 countries. Its main goals include fostering collaboration among nutrition scientists, organising the International Congress of Nutrition (ICN), and facilitating the dissemination of nutritional knowledge to tackle global issues.
More info at: https://www.icn2025.org/
Find this session in ICN2025 programme at https://www.icn2025.org/program#/session-inline/nutrition-and-lifestyle-interventions-for-healthy-aging
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Session information
Session title: Precision Nutrition: Optimizing Prevention Strategies for Obesity and Chronic DiseaseSession chairs: Sophie Vinoy (Mondelēz International, France) and Sinéad Mullin (University College Dublin, Ireland)
Time and location: Tuesday 26 August 2025 | 11:15 - 12:45 | Grand Amphitheatre
Standard symposium: 220 pax
Objective
This session will explore the exciting field of precision nutrition, focusing on its potential to revolutionize the prevention and management of chronic diseases. We will delve into the latest advancements in metabolic phenotyping, the translation of research into practice, and the application of precision nutrition to diabetes prevention.
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- Fiber, Microbiome, and Metabolic Health in Precision Nutrition
This talk will delve into precision nutrition strategies to optimize prevention efforts.
Speaker: Prof. Nathalie Delzenne (UCLouvain, BE) - Translating precision nutrition research into practical prevention strategies for chronic metabolic diseases
Discover how precision nutrition can revolutionize chronic disease prevention. This presentation will delve into its foundational principles, practical applications, and exciting future directions.
Speakers: Laetitia Lengelé (UCLouvain, BE) & Art Muijsenberg (Maastricht University, NL) - Diabetes prevention in the era of precision nutrition
By combining wearable technology, molecular biology, and machine learning, the project will investigate how diet and the gut microbiome influence glucose homeostasis in different glucotypes.
Speaker: Prof Ellen Blaak (Maastricht University, NL)
Read the abstracts here
About IUNS-ICN2025
The International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS) is a global organisation that promotes the advancement of nutritional science, research, and education through international cooperation. Founded in 1948, it brings together national scientific bodies from over 85 countries. Its main goals include fostering collaboration among nutrition scientists, organising the International Congress of Nutrition (ICN), and facilitating the dissemination of nutritional knowledge to tackle global issues.
More info at: https://www.icn2025.org/
Find this session in ICN2025 programme at https://www.icn2025.org/program#/session-inline/precision-nutrition-optimizing-prevention-strategies-for-obesity-and-chronic-disease
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Session information
Session title: Early Life Nutrition, the Basis for Healthy LifeTime and location: TUE 26 AUG | 11:15 - 12:45 | Amphitheatre Bleu
Session chairs: Francesco Visioli (University of Padua, Italy) and Ching-Yu Chang (ILSI Europe, Belgium)
Objective
This scientific session aims to shed light on crucial aspects of early-life nutrition that impact long-term metabolic health, focusing on early biomarkers, lipid quality, and plant protein-based infant formulas. By identifying biomarkers that can predict childhood obesity and metabolic health risks, this session seeks to inform early intervention strategies that promote lifelong well-being. It also examines the role of dietary lipid quality in the first year of life, assessing the impact of saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids on infant health and the importance of optimizing intake levels. Additionally, the session will evaluate the nutritional adequacy and feasibility of plant protein-based infant formula as a potential alternative to traditional animal protein formulas, addressing the specific nutritional needs of term-born infants. Together, these discussions aim to support evidence-based recommendations and innovations in early-life nutrition, fostering healthier growth trajectories from infancy onward.
Background
The early nutritional environment is a critical determinant of metabolic health, influencing lifelong outcomes in areas such as obesity and chronic disease. Research has shown that certain biomarkers in early life may serve as indicators of future metabolic health, providing a proactive approach to identify and manage risk factors. By focusing on these biomarkers, researchers hope to pinpoint early warning signs for conditions like childhood obesity, which can have long-lasting health consequences. In parallel, the quality of dietary lipids consumed during infancy, especially the balance of saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids, is recognized as essential to promoting optimal growth and development. This aspect of infant nutrition is increasingly relevant given evolving dietary guidelines. Additionally, as plant-based nutrition gains popularity, assessing the feasibility of plant protein-based formulas becomes vital for parents seeking alternatives to traditional options. This session brings together current insights and research findings to advance understanding of early-life nutrition's impact on metabolic health, aligning with goals to enhance health outcomes from the earliest stages.
Line up
- Early biomarkers for prediction of metabolic health - Francisco Javier Ruiz-Ojeda (University of Granada, Spain)
- Lipid quality in early life nutrition - Giulia Carla Immacolata Spolidoro (University of Milan, Italy)
- Nutritional quality of plant protein-based infant formula - Kasper Hettinga (Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands
Read the abstracts here
About IUNS-ICN2025
The International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS) is a global organisation that promotes the advancement of nutritional science, research, and education through international cooperation. Founded in 1948, it brings together national scientific bodies from over 85 countries. Its main goals include fostering collaboration among nutrition scientists, organising the International Congress of Nutrition (ICN), and facilitating the dissemination of nutritional knowledge to tackle global issues.
More info at: https://www.icn2025.org/
Find this session in ICN2025 programme at https://www.icn2025.org/program#/session-inline/early-life-nutrition-the-basis-for-healthy-life
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About the event
The NAPIC Inaugural Conference aims to convene a diverse group of stakeholders- including industry leaders, innovators, researchers, investors, and policymakers- to explore and advance the latest developments in alternative protein innovation.
This event serves as a platform to foster collaboration, address industry challenges, and drive the transition toward sustainable, nutritious, and accessible protein sources. By bringing together key players from various sectors, the conference seeks to accelerate the discovery, innovation, and commercialisation of alternative protein technologies, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable and secure global food system.
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