ILSI Europe hosts, sponsors, and co-organises a variety of scientific events. These include independent symposia, workshops, webinars, hands-on scientific trainings and sessions held as part of the program of larger scientific conferences or professional meetings.
Explore below our past events for recordings, agendas, copies of presentations, meeting summaries and other reports.
Past Events
Workshop on Probiotic Clinical Study Design
03/04/2025
Brussels, Belgium
8th International Symposium on Food Packaging
01/04/2025 – 04/04/2025
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Microplastics COP Webinar I – Analytical methods
20/02/2025
Webinar, Online
This webinar will focus on analytical methods for detecting and quantifying microplastics in food, with an emphasis on spectroscopic techniques such as FTIR, Raman microscopy and mass-based (Pyrolsis-GC/MS).
Webinar: From Knowledge Sharing to Implementation – A Community of Practice in Microplastics and Nano-Plastics Related to Food and Beverages
04/12/2024
Online, Zoom
This webinar explores human dietary exposure to nano- and microplastic particles, examining their sources, the reliability of studies assessing their effects, and their implications for human health, as highlighted in recent research and the WHO report.
ILSI Europe Annual Symposium 2024
27/11/2024
Lyngby, Denmark
- Share perspectives on current challenges in probiotics study design.
- Provide recommendations for improving and expanding existing guidelines.
- Collaborate with fellow experts to identify actionable next steps.
This workshop will bring together leading researchers, clinicians, and industry representatives, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas and encouraging collaboration.
Organizing Committee
- Prof. Hania Szajewska, University of Warsaw (Chair)
- Dr. Arthur Ouwehand, IFF (Co-Chair)
- Prof. Adele Costabile, University of Roehampton
- Prof. Marc Benninga, Amsterdam UMC
- Prof. Gemma Walton, University of Reading
- Ms. Patricia Sanz Morales, University of Reading
- Dr. Jonathan Lane, H&H Group
- Dr. Nikoletta Vidra, Yakult Europe
- Dr. Carolien van Loo-Bouwman, Yili
- Georgia Chatonidi, ILSI Europe
Programme
10:00 - 10:05 Welcome10:05 - 10:15 What is the objective of the ILSI Activity?
10:15 - 10:45 What are the findings of the ILSI Working Group? (presentations from the Expert Group)
- Exploratory Study (5 min)
- Pilot Study (5 min)
- Randomised Controlled Study (5 min)
- Real-World Study (5 min)
- Retrospective/Prospective Study (5 min)
10:45 - 11:30 Q&A on Presentations
11:30 - 11:45 Coffee break
11:45 - 13:00 General Discussion and recommendations based on
what on the presentions (Discussion with the audience)
13:00 - 13:30 Lunch break
13:30 - 15:30 Consensus on Recommendations for Probiotics:
- Best Practices in Planning, Conducting, and Reporting
- Across Study Types (Discussion with the audience)
15:30 - 16:00 Summary & Final Words
The participation to the workshop is only upon invitation.
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About
Call for abstracts
Programme
Sponsors
Registration
Venue & Accomodation
About
Explore the latest research on food packaging safety and sustainability
ILSI Europe International Symposium on Food Packaging is held every four years. It is internationally recognised as a scientific forum to discuss and move forward the science that supports safety and innovation in the field, with minimal environmental impact. This conference of experts facilitates transfer of knowledge and brings innovative solutions to the most pressing issues in this field.
The 8th edition will take place at the Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel, in Dubrovnik, Croatia during four days from 1 to 4 April 2025. It will be structured around five main themes:
- Advances in Analytical Techniques
- Progress in Toxicological Prediction and Assessment
- Progress in Risk Assessment
- Food Contact Materials in Circular Economy
- Innovative Packaging
This event is initiated by the ILSI Europe Packaging materials Task Force.
Organizing Committee
- Charlene Lacourt (Danone Nutricia Research (FR)
- Cristina Nerin (Universidad de Zaragoza, ES)
- Thomas Gude (ETH Zurich, CH)
- Peter Oldring (Sherwin Williams, UK)
- Laurence Gijs (Dow Europe, BE)
- Hugo Costa (ILSI Europe, BE)
- Konrad Korzeniowski (ILSI Europe, BE)
Scientific Committee
- Christian Kirchnawy (Austrian Research Institute for Chemistry and Technolog, AT)
- Thomas Simat (Technical University of Dresden, DK)
- Emma Bradley (FERA Science, UK)
- Cristina Nerin (Universidad de Zaragoza, ES)
- John Koontz (US Food and Drug Administration, US)
- Alejandro Ariosti (University of Buenos Aires, AR)
- Peter Ragaert (University of Gent, BE)
- Peter Simon (Slovak University of Technology (SK)
- Frank Welle (Fraunhofer Institute (IVV), DE)
- Marco Zhong (National Reference Laboratory for Food Contact Material - IQTC, CN)
Call for abstracts is closed
Themes
📊 Advances in analytical techniques🧪 Progress in toxicological prediction and assessment
⚖️ Progress in risk assessment
♻️ Food Contact Materials in the circular economy
🚀 Innovative packaging
Deadlines
- The call for abstracts is closed
Authors will be notified about the accepted abstracts by January 21st.
Rules
Abstracts should be focused on themes mentioned above and should not exceed 2500 characters.When composting your abstract, please keep in mind:
- Relevance: The abstract should be relevant to the conference theme or topic.
- Originality: The abstract should present original research or innovative ideas.
- Clarity: The abstract should be written in clear and concise language, with a well-defined structure and logical flow.
- Significance: The abstract should demonstrate the significance and potential impact of the research or ideas presented.
- Methods: The abstract should provide a clear and concise summary of the research methods used, including the study design, data collection, and analysis.
- Results: The abstract should clearly and accurately describe the research findings and their implications.
- Conclusion: The abstract should provide a clear and concise conclusion that summarizes the main points of the research or ideas presented.
- Grammar and References: The abstract should adhere to grammar rules and include appropriate and relevant references, cited correctly.
Day 1 - 1st April
10:00 - Registration desk opens11:00 - Light Lunch
12:00 - Welcome and introduction to ILSI Europe, Isabelle Guelinckx (ILSI Europe, BE)
12:15 - Opening lecture: Decoding the chemical composition of food packaging materials and understanding its link to safety, Sander Koster (Nestlé, CH) Session 1 - Advances in Analytical Techniques
Chairs: Peter Oldring (Sherwin Williams, UK), Thomas Simat (TU Dresden, DE) 13:00 - Keynote: Harmonisation of Analytical procedures with integrated data analysis workflow for the safety of FCM Cristina Nerin (University of Zaragoza, ES)
13:40 - Investigation of potential migratables from paper and board food contact materials intended for takeaway, Melanie Di Mario (Sciensano, BE)
14:00 - Break
14:30 - Overcoming limitations to identify potential hazards in packaging materials using High-Performance Thin Layer Chromatography (HPTLC), Amaury Patin (Nestle, CH)
14:50 - Analytical Characterization of Polyfluorinated Coatings on Fiber-Based Food Packaging in the US Market, Luke K. Ackerman (US- FDA, US)
15:10 - Harmonization on Non-targeted Testing in Mass spectrometry, Thomas Gude (GmbH, CH)
15:30 - Break
16:00 - LC-Orbitrap-MS/MS and GC-Orbitrap-MS: powerful analytical tools to explore the chemical composition of PEF food packaging materials, Antía Lestido (Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, ES)
16:20 - Enhancing HS-SPME-Based Non-Target Screening of Volatile Organic Compounds in Plastics and Its Application in Recycled HDPE, Qi Zhi Su (National Reference Laboratory for Food Contact Material Guangdong, CN)
16:40 - NIAS investigation in recyclates with statistical approach and machine learning, Andreas Grasskamp (Fraunhofer IVV, DE)
17:00 - Closing of Day 1
17:10 - Poster Session
18:00 - Networking Drink
Day 2 - 2nd April
Session 2 - Innovative PackagingChairs: Malcolm Driffield (Exponent, UK), Peter Ragaert (UGent, BE)
09:00 - Welcome to Day 2
09:10 - Keynote: Food Packaging Beyond Earth, Xulei Wu (NASA, US)
09:50 - Releasing active food packaging: advantages and limitations of the use of extracts obtained from edible plants and food-by products, Ana Sanchez Silva (University of Coimbra, ES)
10:10 - A novel anti-Listeria packaging based on polycaprolactone polyhydroxybutyrate blends for fresh salmon, Filomena Silva (Universidad de Saragoza, ES)
10:30 - Break
11:10 - Shape-dependent migration and antimicrobial activity of zinc oxide nanoparticles in nanocellulose-based food packaging, Ana Rita Mendes (Universidade Católica Portuguesa. PT)
11:30 - Hydrogel-Integrated CD:MOF Sensors: A Novel Approach to Intelligent Freshness Monitoring in Food Packaging, Marina Ramos (University of Alicante, ES)
11:50 - Innovative packaging enriched with bioactive compounds to extend food shelf-life, Antonella Cavazza (University of Parma, IT)
12:10 - Lunch
13:10 - Bio-based intelligent packaging for fresh food: closing the loop to circular economy, María del Carmen Garrigós (University of Alicante, ES)
13:30 - Incorporation of Polylimonene to Improve the Functional Properties of Pectin-Based Films for Active Food Packaging, Roniérik Pioli Vieira (Uinversity of Campinas, BR)
13:50 - Valorization of Ulva lactuca Residues for Biopolymer-Based Packaging Films, Vanesa Sanz (Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology IATA-CSIC, ES)
14:10 - Break
14:50 - Innovative green packaging: Crafting rosin-derived delivery systems for sustainable and active food preservation, Sérgio Moreira (CeNTI, PT)
15:10 - FOODSAFEBIOPACK project: mapping of contaminants and innovative cellulosic barrier solution, Mathilde Rota (Centre Technique du Papier, FR)
15:30 - High-quality Manufacturing of Packaged Fresh Produce with Conformable In-package Cold Atmospheric Plasma, Deepti Salvi (North Carolina State University, US)
15:50 - Closing of Day 2
16:00 - Poster Session
20:00 - Dinner
Day 3 - 3rd April
Session 3 - Progress in toxicological prediction and assessmentChairs: Charlene Lacourt (Danone, FR), Thomas Gude (ETH Zurich, CH)
09:00 - Welcome to Day 3
09:10 - Keynote: Value and limitation of in vitro bioassays for the safety assessment of FCM, Christian Kirchnawy (OFI, AT)
09:50 - ToxOligo - Testing oligomers released from food contact materials for interference with steroid action and macrophage activity, Milena Chraniuk (University of Basel, CH)
10:10 - Effect-Based Hazard Evaluation of Recycled Paper Food Contact Materials: Influence of Sample Preparation and Physiological Parameters, Athanasios Kourkopoulos (Maastricht University, NL)
10:30 - Packsafe project: Integrated chemical safety assessment of Food Contact Articles. Chemical and toxicological analysis of 41 extracts, Isabelle Severin (L'institut Agro Dijon, FR)
10:50 - Break Session 4 - Progress in Risk Assessment
Chairs: Charlene Lacourt (Danone, FR), Thomas Gude (ETH Zurich, CH)
11:20 - Keynote: Non-testing strategies to assess the risk of FCMs', Alan Boobis (Imperial College London, UK)
12:00 - Fumigation of food contact materials - an unidentified risk to packed foods, Marlies Thomann (Tetra Pak, DE)
12:20 - Risks of new trends related to food contact materials, Melanie Di Mario (Sciensano, BE)
12:40 - Lunch
13:40 Reliability of NIAS non-targeted screening in food packaging materials, Elsa Omer (Nestlé, CH)
14:00 - A comparability analysis on the risk assessment approaches to the safety of food-grade recycled polyethylene terephthalate, James Huang (The Coca-Cola Company, US)
14:20 - Chemical Risk Assessment in Food Packaging for Infant Feeding, Margarita Aznar (University of Zaragoza, ES)
14:40 - Screening tests to evaluate the presence of potential contaminants in recycled plastic intended for the contact with food, Cristina Lugli (Ecol Studio SPA, IT)
15:00 - Break
15:30 - The challenge to measure and evaluate styrene migration, Angela Stoermer (Fraunhofer IVV, DE)
15:50 - Critical aspects for the safety of cork-polypropylene composites for food contact, Fatima Pocas (Universidade Católica Portuguesa, PT)
16:10 - Risk assessment related to microplastics release from reusable plastic packagings, Bruno Guerdener (Laboratoire national de métrologie et d'essais, FR)
16:30 - Potential for globally harmonizing risk assessment protocols for FCMs, Peter Oldring (Sherwin Williams, UK)
16:50 - Closing of Day 3
17:00 - Poster session
Day 4 - 4th April
Session 5 - Food Contact Materials in Circular EconomyChairs: Thomas Gude (ETH Zurich, CH), Thomas Simat (TU Dresden, DE)
09:00 Welcome to Day 4
09:10 - Keynote: Why don't we actually recycle much more packaging back into food packaging? Frank Welle (Fraunhofer IVV, DE)
09:50 - Effect of Ethanol Solution on Poly(lactic acid) Films Migration, Rafael Auras (Michigan State University, US)
10:10 -TRANSCONTAFOOD Project - Study of risks associated with cross-contaminations (microbial, chemical, allergens) during the reuse of food packaging, Kahina Slimani (ANSES, FR)
10:30 - Design for recycling and food contact compliance: how to balance safety & sustainability, Cristina Lugli (Ecol Studio spa, IT)
10:50 - Break
11:10 - Keynote: Revealing Contaminants in China's Recycled PET: Enabling Safe Food Contact Applications, Marco Zhong (National Reference for Food Contact Materials Guangdong, CN)
12:00 - Capability of super-critical CO2 extraction (SCCO2) for removing contaminants in polyolefins, Carlos Estremera (University of Zaragoza, ES)
12:20 - Ethanol vapour-Induced morphological influences on the water barrier performance of PLA films: a multi-component study, Sean Mclntyre (Surface measurement systems, UK)
12:40 - Functional barrier concept in food packaging within the circular economy, Phuong-Mai Nguyen (National Laboratory of Metrology and testing, FR)
13:00 - Development of cleaning and disinfection protocols to ensure food safety in reusable food packaging, Maria Sanz-Puig (Christeyns España, ES)
13:20 - Closing of symposium and poster awards
13:40 - Lunch Sponsors
Meet our official sponsors
Exponent International Ltd. is a leading multi-disciplinary engineering and scientific consulting firm that brings together approximately 1000 consultants working across more than 90 different disciplines to solve engineering, science, regulatory and business issues facing our clients. With Food Safety and Quality teams based in the UK and in the U.S., they work with clients on technical, scientific and regulatory requirements for foods and food contact materials.
Website: exponent.com
Labthink is a multinational technology company devoted in Film & Flexible Package Testing. With a complete Product Portfolio of Laboratory Testers, offers a one-stop-shop for Film & Flexible Package Manufacturers to cover all their Testing Needs in Barrier and Physical Properties. The international Headquarters site of Labthink is in Boston, USA, manufacturing and R&D site is in Jinan China and its SAC IT Center is in Hong Kong, China. Moreover, the company has a global presence with active Subsidiaries in Frankfurt, Germany, Dubai, UAE, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and an active network of more than 50 international distributors and more than 30 international service providers.
Website: en.labthink.com
Swiss Quality Testing Services (SQTS) is the most comprehensive laboratory service provider in Switzerland, offering a wide range of analyses in the fields of food, food contact materials and bioanalytics. With over two decades of experience, we deliver exceptional analytical support in the areas of food contact materials and consumer goods.
Their collaboration with ILSI Europe enables them to stay at the forefront of both current and emerging challenges related to food contact materials and to tailor their consulting and analytical services to address the specific needs of their valued customers.
Website: en.sqts.ch
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ILSI Europe welcomes food and related industry or scientific journals to sponsor the 8th edition of the International Symposium on Food Packaging. Interested in this opportunity? Contact Hugo Costa at hcosta@ilsieurope.be.
RegistrationBook your spot to join us!
Deadlines
- Early bird registration: closed
- Regular registration: open; Deadline: March 21st 2025
Early Bird Fees
- Industry: 1000 €
- Non-industry: 700 €
- Students: 400 €
Regular Fees
- Industry: 1300 €
- Non-Industry and Additional Task Force Member Company: 850 €
- Students: 550 €
Cancellation policy
- Cancellations received before 18 December 2024 will be fully refunded.
- Cancellations received between 1 January and 1 February 2025 will be partially refunded (minus €50 handling charge).
- Cancellations received after 1 February 2025 and no-shows will not be refunded.
- Cancellations should be addressed in writing to Hugo Costa at hcosta@ilsieurope.be
Substitution
Substitution of attendees are accepted if addressed in writing to Hugo Costa at hcosta@ilsieurope.be
Venue & AccomodationValamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel
The 8th edition of ILSI Europe's International Food Packaging Symposium will take place at the Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel, in Dubrovnik, Croatia.
How to get to the venue
Accomodation
To ensure your comfort, ILSI Europe has prebooked rooms at a special rate at the Valamar Hotel where the conference will take place. To secure your accommodation and access this special rate, please register for the event. Once registered, you will receive the booking link in your email.
We strongly recommend that you make your booking as soon as possible. The number of rooms available at the special rate is limited, and we want to make sure you don't miss out on this opportunity to guarantee your stay at the event venue.
- Single Room Rate: 140€/night- Double Room Rate: 155€/night
Accommodation includes breakfast, WiFi, VAT, and taxes.
Alternatives
For attendees seeking more budget-friendly options, we recommend exploring nearby hotels and accommodations. While not officially endorsed for the event, these alternatives offer competitive rates and comfortable stays, providing flexibility for various travel budgets.
Booking policy
Participants are solely responsible for managing their hotel bookings, including any modifications or cancellations, which should be arranged directly with the hotel.
For rooms pre-booked by ILSI Europe: participants can cancel their hotel booking free of charge until December 18th, 2024. After this date, 100% of the booking fee will be charged.
Speakers
Cristina Nerin
Xulei Wu
Christian Kirchnawy
Alan Boobis
Frank Welle
Marco Zhong
If you have any question about the event, please don't hesitate to contact Konrad Korzeniowski (kkorzeniowski@ilsieurope.be) or Hugo Costa (hcosta@ilsieurope.be).
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About the event
The Microplastics Initiative Community of Practice is preparing a webinar series for 2025 centered around four key focus areas: Analytics, Exposure, Biomonitoring, and Health Impact.
This first webinar will focus on analytical methods for detecting and quantifying microplastics in food, with an emphasis on spectroscopic techniques such as FTIR, Raman microscopy and mass-based (Pyrolsis-GC/MS).
Webinar title: Analytical Methods for Detecting and Quantifying Microplastics in Food: Spectroscopic Techniques and Machine Learning Applications
Speaker: Dr. Dieter Fischer (Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden, DE) will discuss the application of automated analytical methods, enhanced by machine learning algorithms, to identify and quantify microplastic particles. Drawing from his work on the MICROPLEXFOOD CORNET project, he will cover the development of SOPs and analytical methods specifically designed for investigating packaging, process lines, beverages, soluble and complex food samples.
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About the event
This webinar explores human dietary exposure to nano- and microplastic particles, examining their sources, the reliability of studies assessing their effects, and their implications for human health, as highlighted in recent research and the WHO report.
During the webinar, we'll launch a Community of Practice (CoP) focused on advancing knowledge on micro- and nanoplastics in food and beverages, with the ultimate goal of safeguarding human health.
Registration
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About the event
Welcome to the 2024 ILSI Europe Annual Symposium (IEAS): "Nourishing Resilience: Adapting to Global Changes and Future Food Landscape." IEAS is a gathering of experts from around the world who meet to shed light on the current and future challenges in food safety, nutrition and sustainability. It is also an opportunity for experts from academia, industry and public sector to take part in the debate around those topics and create connections.
Join us on 27 November in Lyngby as we explore global changes challenges faced by the food system, nutrition solutions for healthy ageing, innovations for sustainability and resilience, and our future food landscape. Take part in an interactive panel discussion on food safety, expand your knowledge and forge collaborations during this unique networking opportunity.
This year, we organise our Annual Symposium jointly with our Early Career Scientists event, in collaboration with DTU Skylab from Denmark Technical University. Registration gives you access to both days.
For practical information, visit the events Home PageRegistration
Registration for the Annual Symposium is also valid for the Early Career Scientists Event.Super early bird registration rates are valid until 1 June 2024.
Early bird registration rates are valid until 30 Septembre 2024.
If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact Hugo Costa (hcosta@ilsieurope.be).
Register now!Programme
Below, you will find the detailed programme for ILSI Europe Annual Symposium.To find the detailed programme for the Early Career Scientists Event, click here.
To download the full prgramme, click here.
8:45 - 9:15
9:15 - 9:30
Registration
Welcome
Welcome note by Christine Nellemann, Dean of of Sustainability, Diversity, Inclusion and International Collaboration at Technical University of Denmark (DK)Introduction to the Symposium by Isabelle Guelinckx, Executive and Scientific Director of ILSI Europe (BE)
09:30 - 10:20
Session 5 - Intelligent Manufacturing in the Food and Drink Sector: Opportunities and Challenges of Applied AI
Keynote Speaker: Alex Shenfield, Professor of Machine Learning, Sheffield Hallam University (UK)
10:20 - 11:00
Networking Break & Poster Session
11:00 - 12:30
Session 6a - Forever Young: Exploring Solutions for Healthy Aging and Nutrition
The pace of population ageing is accelerating. The proportion of the world's population over 60 years will continue to grow in the upcoming years. This prolonged lifespan is accompanied by an upsurge in chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disorders, diabetes, cancer, sarcopenia, and degenerative conditions. Could ageing processes be delayed by intervention earlier in life? Research has revealed the connections between dietary quality and life expectancy, as well as the potential benefits of interventions such as caloric restriction, micronutrient supplementation, and consumption of antioxidants and functional foods. Additionally, incorporating sustainability in the pursuit of understanding ageing mechanisms and developing nutritional strategies aligns with a holistic vision of human and planetary health. This session proposes to explore how nutrition emerges as a natural arsenal in the fight against age-related ailments, as well as solutions that can be both effective for individuals and sustainable for generations to come.
Chair: Bruno Pot, Science Director Europe at Yakult (NL) and Chair of ILSI Europe
Speakers:
- Appetite and malnutrition in older adults. A geroscience perspective
Juan Luis Sánchez-Sánchez, Post-Doctoral Researcher at the Institute of Aging of the Gerontopole of Toulouse, CHU Toulouse-Paul Sabatier University (FR) - Vitality capacity: the cornerstone of healthy ageing
Ivan Bautmans, Head Gerontology (GERO) & Frailty in Ageing research (FRIA) departments, Vrije Universiteit Brussels (BE) - Mixed nut comsumption and brain health in older adultes
Peter J. Joris, member of the Physiology of the Human Nutrition (PHuN) Research Group at Maastricht University (NL). He is Associate Professor within the Research Institute of Nutrition and Transnational Research in Metabolism (NUTRIM) - Nutrition to mitigate age-related immune decline
Philip Calder, Professor of Nutritional Immunology and Head of the School of Human Development & Health at Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton (UK
Session 6b - Panel: Innovations in Food Safety
Food safety is under pressure from climate change, emerging raw materials, circular economy, and dietary changes. An adaption of food safety management systems is needed to make them more robust towards changes and hazards. Additionally, EU Member States aim to maintain the highest levels of food safety. In order to reach these highest standards and adapt to changing environment, there is a need for greater synergy among industry, regulators and researchers to 1) discuss and identify food safety priorities, 2) develop innovative solutions and 3) implement them by all players in the food chain into practice. This session will start with a presentation of 2 EU-funded projects, called CATALYSE and FoodSafeR. Then a tripartite panel will be discuss priorities, needs and barriers in the area of food safety. The audience is of course invited to actively participate in the discussion.
Chairs: Michele Suman, Food Safety & Authenticity Research Manager at Barilla G.R. F.lli SpA (IT) & Ruchi Shah, Scientific Project Manager at ILSI Europe (BE)
Speakers:
- Presentation of the FoodSafeR Project
Michele Suman, Food Safety & Authenticity Research Manager at Barilla G.R. F.lli SpA (IT) - Presentation of the CATALYSE Project
Augustina Sarquis, Postdoctoral Researcher at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (IT) - Presentation of CATALYSE stakeholder engagement results
Ruchi Shah, Scientific Project Manager at ILSI Europe (BE)
Panelists:
- Oonagh Mc Nerney, Cofounder and CEO of IRIS Technology Solutions (ES)
- Michele Suman, Food Safety & Authenticity Research Manager at Barilla G.R. F.lli SpA (IT)
- Hermann Broll, Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung - German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (DE)
12:45 - 14:00
Lunch Break & Poster Session
14:00 - 15:30
Session 7a - Redefining Resilience: Innovations for a Sustainable Food Future
There is an urgent need for food system change to improve both health and environmental outcomes in fairer and more equitable ways. Food needs to be healthy, accessible, and affordable for all citizens. No country is completely food secure, and we all rely upon food imports and exports. Pandemics, conflict and climate change have shown that our food system is vulnerable to environmental and geo-political shocks. There is a clear need to enhance food system resilience to further crises and stresses. Many argue that food should be more expensive, that we are not paying the true cost of the food we put on our plates. Yet, at the same time, we see a rise in the use of food banks and other charitable food provision because many people in our society cannot afford to feed themselves due to the cost of living crisis. This is a dilemma which faces the food industry, policy makers and consumers. A variety of solutions are proposed though it is clear that one size does not fit all. We need to address the whole food system to ensure access to safe, nutritious food for all. Where do we start?
Chair: Sara Monteiro Pires, Senior researcher at Denmark Technical University (DTU) and Head of PhD School at DTU Food (DK)
Speakers:
- Trajectories towards healthy and sustainable food systems
Olivier Jolliet, Professor at Denmark Technical University (DK) - Navigating Volatility and Shocks: Insights and recommendations for strengthening resilience in Europe's Food and Drink Industry
Louis Hinzen, Senior Manager for Economic Affairs, Trade & Market Access Lead at FoodDrinkEurope (BE) - Towards absolute sustainability in food production and consumption systems
Daniela C. A. Pigosso, Professor at Denmark Technical University (DK)
Session 7b - Panel: To enable effective risk analysis, is it time to update our understanding of social expectations of food safety?
This session explores the definitions of food safety in relation to societal expectations. Building on insights from recent papers developed by expert groups of the ILSI Europe "Food Allergy" and "Food Contaminants" Task Forces, we will discuss how contaminants are defined, perceived and controlled based on public concern, and how stakeholder input can shape the understanding of acceptable risk levels. The discussion will focus on the role of risk perception in determining what society deems safe, highlighting the importance of aligning food safety practices with public expectations.
Chair: Bas Blaauboer, Emeritus professor of toxicology at Utrecht University (NL)
Speakers:
- Introduction: Where have we come from, where are we now?
Dr Neil Buck, Corporate toxicologist, General Mills (UK)
- The definition of chemical contaminants in food: ambiguity and consequences
Dr Neil Buck, Corporate toxicologist, General Mills (UK) - Can we define a level of protection for allergic consumers that everyone can accept?
Charlotte Madsen, Senior Researcher Emerita at DTU (DK)
Panelists:
- Hans Verhagen, Food Safety & Nutrition Consultant (NL)
- Pernille Madsen, Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (DK)
- Hermann Broll, Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung - German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (DE)
- Charlotte Madsen, Senior Researcher Emerita at DTU (DK)
- Dr Neil Buck, Corporate toxicologist, General Mills (UK)
15:30 - 16:10
Networking Break & Poster Session
16:10 - 17:50
Session 8 - Taste the Future: A Journey into Tomorrow's Food Landscape
A growing number of food tech companies are using precision fermentation to create animal-free proteins, fats, and oligosaccharides in pursuit of a more sustainable future. New yeast and bacteria fermentation technologies turn simple inputs into a variety of high-quality nutritious fats and functional proteins with a far lower environmental impact than traditional agriculture can deliver. Moreover, the first large-scale robotic vertical farms produce spinach and berries. These urban farms aim to provide essential daily-life vegetables in a more operationally cost-efficient way than traditional farms. These developments show that our future food will likely come also from food grade controlled laboratories and controlled indoor vertical farms. How will our food look and taste in the future? Are consumers ready to consume these differently produced food products? How much should we inform or educate consumers about the origin of the nutrients they consume? Will there be resistance depending on the form of the foods? Let's delve into the questions that define the future of our food.
Chair: Carolien Van Loo-Bouwman, Senior Manager Nutrition & Innovation at Yili Innovation Center Europe (NL)
Speakers:
- Sustainable Innovations: Are Consumers Ready for Tomorrow's Food?
Marija Banovic, Associate Professor of Consumer Behaviour and Food Marketing at MAPP Centre, Department of Management, Aarhus University (DK) - Examples of Sustainable Innovations for Tomorrow's Food
Mette Lübeck, Associate Professor and Head of Section of Bioresources and Process Engineering, Aalborg University and Co-founder of ProteinFrontiers Aps (DK) - Transforming Food Systems: A Place-Based Approach
Roberta Sonnino, Professor of Sustainable Food Systems at the University of Surrey (UK)
Call for abstracts
[Abstracts submission closed]
We accept abstracts for the following sessions:
- Session 6 - Forever Young: Exploring Solutions for Healthy Aging and Nutrition
- Session 7a - Redefining Resilience: Innovations for a Sustainable Food Future
- Session 8 - Taste the Future: A Journey into Tomorrow's Food Landscape
The sessions' descriptions can be found in the programme below
Abstracts will be selected on the basis of scientific excellence and relevance to the sessions.Submissions will be accepted until 15 June 2024 1st of July 2024. Authors will be notified at the end of August.
Travel and accommodation for the selected speakers will be covered by ILSI Europe (oral presentations only).
[Abstracts submission closed]
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About the event
The aim of this workshop is to review and discuss existing guidelines for conducting clinical trials on probiotics, with a focus on their unique characteristics. The workshop will highlight gaps in current guidelines and explore ways to enhance them, ensuring the design and execution of robust, high-quality studies.
Recognized experts in the field will participate in this workshop to help shape the future of probiotics research. Through interactive discussions, we aim to:
- Share perspectives on current challenges in probiotics study design.
- Provide recommendations for improving and expanding existing guidelines.
- Collaborate with fellow experts to identify actionable next steps.
This workshop will bring together leading researchers, clinicians, and industry representatives, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas and encouraging collaboration.
Organizing Committee
- Prof. Hania Szajewska, University of Warsaw (Chair)
- Dr. Arthur Ouwehand, IFF (Co-Chair)
- Prof. Adele Costabile, University of Roehampton
- Prof. Marc Benninga, Amsterdam UMC
- Prof. Gemma Walton, University of Reading
- Ms. Patricia Sanz Morales, University of Reading
- Dr. Jonathan Lane, H&H Group
- Dr. Nikoletta Vidra, Yakult Europe
- Dr. Carolien van Loo-Bouwman, Yili
- Georgia Chatonidi, ILSI Europe
Programme
10:00 - 10:05 Welcome10:05 - 10:15 What is the objective of the ILSI Activity?
10:15 - 10:45 What are the findings of the ILSI Working Group? (presentations from the Expert Group)
- Exploratory Study (5 min)
- Pilot Study (5 min)
- Randomised Controlled Study (5 min)
- Real-World Study (5 min)
- Retrospective/Prospective Study (5 min)
10:45 - 11:30 Q&A on Presentations
11:30 - 11:45 Coffee break
11:45 - 13:00 General Discussion and recommendations based on
what on the presentions (Discussion with the audience)
13:00 - 13:30 Lunch break
13:30 - 15:30 Consensus on Recommendations for Probiotics:
- Best Practices in Planning, Conducting, and Reporting
- Across Study Types (Discussion with the audience)
15:30 - 16:00 Summary & Final Words
The participation to the workshop is only upon invitation.
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