Published on 10 October 2024
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Hosted by the Algae4IBD project, you’re invited to take part in the upcoming free online webinar focusing on “Functional food from algae – barriers, needs and opportunities” on 14 October 2024, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM CET.
The webinar will dive deep into the current potential, barriers and needs of developing functional food from algae. Questions such as “What is the current state of algae production? How to cost-effectively produce algae-based food? What are the requirements for food stipulated by the European Food Safety Authority?” will be addressed. It will also feature insightful talks from experts, followed by a panel discussion on the latest breakthroughs and challenges in the field.
Who should attend?
This webinar is tailored for:
- Food producers curious about the potential of algae and how to incorporate it into their products.
- Algae producers who are growing algae for the application in food.
- Anyone curious about the role of algae in food innovation is also welcome to attend.
Meet the speakers
Here’s a sneak peek at the experts who will be sharing their knowledge:
- Dr Jean-Paul Cadoret
Chief Scientific Officer at Algama, Vice President of the European Biomass Association
Topic: Toward functional food with algae
- Dr. Fabio Fanari
Junior Researcher, IRTA – Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology
Topic: ProFuture project: Challenges in Formulation and Market uptake of Microalgae-Enriched Foods
- Associate Professor Pernilla Sandvik
Department of food studies, nutrition and dietetics, Uppsala University
Topic: Barriers for consumers’ acceptance of algae-based food
- Dr. Clare O’Donovan
Manager, Public Health and Nutrition, Food Safety Authority of Ireland
Topic: Making nutrition and health claims – how to comply with regulation (EC) 1924/2006
More details, including the full agenda, will be shared soon.
Stay Updated
You will receive the meeting link a few days before the event – please check your inbox and spam folder for the email. Don’t forget to follow the Algae4IBD project on their website, LinkedIn, and ‘X’ for the latest updates!
Additional information
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