Bangkok, Thailand
30/10/2015
S31 Sukhumvit Hotel
OVERVIEW
Due to the rising risks of non-communicable diseases in Thailand, the government and the food industry have been actively sourcing for ways to promote healthier diets to consumers. The food industry in particular are working hard to innovate and renovate food products to reduce fat, sugar, and salt content to make healthier food choices available.
OBJECTIVES
This 1-day seminar aimed to:
- Provide an insight on the rationale and the use of food innovation and renovation technologies to promote healthy diets
- Discuss the science behind these technologies, and the challenges faced in promoting healthier products to consumers
ORGANIZER
ILSI SEA Region Thailand Country Committee
CO-ORGANIZER
Food Science and Technology Association Thailand (FoSTAT)
PROGRAM
The program is available here.
SUMMARY REPORT
The summary report is available here.
PRESENTATIONS
Food Innovation and Renovation: Perspective and Expectation
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Visith Chavasit, Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University (INMU), Thailand
Promoting Healthy Eating and Healthier Food Products in Singapore - A Holistic Approach
Dr. Eunice Pang, Health Promotion Board, Singapore
Impact of LNCS on Appetite Control and Implications on Innovation & Challenges with Sodium and Innovation
Dr. Danielle Greenberg, PepsiCo Inc., USA
Technological Consideration to Develop Healthier IC (Sugar/Fat/SAFA)
Dr. Vera Matz, Refreshment RDC, Unilever, Thailand
Innovative Approach to Reduce Energy Intake and Maintain Satiety Through Enhanced Sensory Properties of Food
Dr. Keri McCrickerd, Clinical Nutrition Research Center, Singapore
Consumer Education for Healthy Food Choices
Dr. Chanida Pachotikarn, INMU, Thailand
Consumer Understanding and Acceptance of Healthy Diets
Ms. Inna Guzik, AC Nielsen Company, Thailand
Panel Discussion and Wrap Up: Collaborative Approach to Food Innovation/Renovation for Promoting Healthy Diets
Moderator: Dr. Anadi Nitithamyong, INMU, Thailand