FMCG Gurus & DSM present:

Addressing the need for fortification in plant-based meat and fish alternatives in Asia.

SESSION ONE: 12-10-2021 START TIME: 01:00 PM SGT (Singapore Time) / 07:00 AM CET
DURATION: 60 Minutes

Webinar Description: (15-minute FMCG Gurus presentation / 25-minute DSM presentation / 20-minute Q&A)

Presentation Description:

Are you curious about the role of nutrition in the plant-based meat and fish alternatives market? Then sign up for this webinar as we will examine the current market, highlight the key factors driving future growth and understand evolving consumer trends. In particular, the presentation will highlight:

	The common gaps in the nutritional profiles of plant-based meat and fish alternative products. And how addressing those gaps by way of fortification is fast becoming a key topic within R&D circles.
	DSM tools and solutions that can enable you to create successful plant-based meat and fish alternatives with nutritional profiles similar to their counterparts to appeal and build trust with health conscious consumers.
	Role of health concepts and fortification claims for meat and fish alternative products in Asia.

What You Will Gain From This Webinar:

	Understand which ‘front-of-pack’ claims are important to consumers when seeking out plant-based meat and fish alternatives and Asian legislation requirements.
	Develop effective strategies to capitalize on the growing demand for fortification in plant-based meat alternatives in Asia.
	Introduction to DSM’s Fortifull™ Nutrition Guide – a tool designed to generate customized nutritional blends for various plant-based products.

Speakers:

Mike Hughes

Head of Research and Insight

Mike Hughes has over 13 years’ experience analysing consumer trends, attitudes and behaviours and currently heads up the research and insight division at FMCG Gurus. Mike has a particular interest in highlighting how consumer attitudes and behaviours can often differ and what the true meaning of trends are for the industry.

Andre Da Costa

Business Development Manager, Meat Analogue

Andre has over 20 years’ experience in the marketing and sales of food ingredients to the F&B industry in APAC. Working for companies such as Frito Lay, Nestle and DSM. Andre’s passion is being an agent of change to switch to a more plant-based diet.

Krystle Law

Manager General Nutrition, Vitamins & Premixes

With over 9 years of experience in the food & nutrition industry, Krystle brings an insightful understanding of cultural and commercial factors that drive consumer behaviour in Asia Pacific. She is currently responsible for driving premix initiatives and innovations, as well as pipeline growth projects for the Food & Beverage segment in APAC for DSM.

Julia Besselink

Nutrition Application Specialist

Julia is a Nutrition Application Specialist for the Savory portfolio at DSM Food Specialties. She is working in close collaboration with the application and sales teams to create plant-based alternatives that deliver the right taste, texture, mouthfeel, and nutritional value.