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Science Symposium: ReThink Food Reformulation – Advancing the Nutrition and Health Agenda in Southeast Asia
23/04/2025
Bangkok, Thailand
- Food Reformulation for Better Nutrition and Health - Harnessing Science and Innovation for Policy, Products and Consumer Guidance
Dr Pavinee Chinachoti, International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST), Thailand - ASEAN Roadmap on Food Reformulation (ASEAN Health Cluster 1 initiative)
Dr Fatcha Nuraliyah, ASEAN Health Cluster 1 / Ministry of Health, Indonesia (Virtual) - Challenges and Opportunities in the Regulatory Landscape to Promote Food Reformulation
Dr E-Siong Tee, Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition Network (SEA-PHN), Malaysia - Stakeholders Engagement and Approaches for Food Reformulation - Country Examples
I. Thailand initiatives
Dr Tipvon Pariyasiri, National Food Committee, Food and Drug Administration, Thailand
II. Singapore Approaches
Dr Eunice Pang, Health Promotion Board (HPB), Singapore
10:45 - 11:10 hr Morning Refreshment Break
Session 2: Scientific Evidence for Improving Public Health through Food Reformulation (11:10 AM - 14:00 hr)
Session Chair:Mr Geoffry Smith, ILSI SEA Region, Singapore
Featuring the following speakers and presentations:
- Pre- and Probiotics - Potential for Positive Health Status and Disease Outcome
Prof Patricia Conway, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore - Effectiveness and Emerging Aspects of Micronutrient Fortification in National Fortification Programs (TBC)
Dr Imelda Angeles-Agdeppa, Department of Science and Technology - Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI), Philippines - Bioactives (TBC)
Professor Ts Dr Bey Hing Goh, Sunway University, Malaysia
12:25 - 14:00 hr Lunch Break
Session 3: Science and Innovations in Food Reformulation for Consumer Acceptance (14:00 - 15:40 hr)
Session Chair:Dr Anadi Nitithamyong, Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Thailand
Featuring the following speakers and presentations:
- Role of Processing and Processed Food in Reformulation Towards Healthier Diet
Prof Purwiyatno Hariyadi, IPB University, Indonesia - Sensory and Physiological Science - Understanding Food Matrix for Reformulation and Innovation
Prof Chen Jianshe, SIFBI, Singapore (Virtual) - Industry Innovations on Food Reformulation for Consumer Acceptance
I. Dr Pojjanee Paniangvait, Thai President Foods PCL, Thailand
II. Ms Apiporn Adulpichit, Unilever South East Asia Australasia, Thailand
III. Ms Sek Yow Soo, Ace Canning, Malaysia
15:25 - 15:40 hr Q&A
Session 4: Panel Discussion - Advancing an Effective Agenda for Food Reformulation to Optimize Nutrition and Meet Consumer Demand (15:40 - 16:30 hr)
Moderator:TBC
Panelists:
- Dr Nattasuda Taephant, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
- Dr Pichet Itkor, Food and Beverage Industry Club, the Federation of Thai Industries, Thailand
- Dr E-Siong Tee, SEA-PHN, Malaysia
- Prof Christiani Jeyakumar Henry, Former Director, Clinical Nutrition Research Centre A*Star, Singapore
- Dr Rewadee Chongsuwat, Mahidol University, Thailand
Mr Geoffry Smith, ILSI SEA Region, Singapore 16:40 hr End of symposium & refreshment Download Tentative Program
Note: Topic and Title of presentations are subject to change upon final confirmation with invited speakers.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Food industry professionals, scientists and researchers from academic and research institutions, and representatives from regulatory and government agencies
ORGANIZER
COLLABORATOR
CONTACT
If you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact the following:
ILSI Southeast Asia RegionSingapore
Tel: 65 6352 5220
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BACKGROUND
Across Southeast Asia, the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease, has sparked growing consumer demand for healthier diets. In response, governments are implementing policies and initiatives to increase the availability of healthier food options.
Food reformulation plays a vital role in these initiatives, modifying food and beverage products to improve their nutritional profile, taste, safety and overall quality. The 2021 ASEAN Leaders' Declaration on Food Reformulation has also spurred innovations and increased production of reformulated food products in Southeast Asia, helping its population shift towards healthier, more nutritious and sustainable diets for improved health outcomes.
ILSI SEA Region will organize this one-day symposium to share updates and valuable insights from leading experts and officials from academia, government agencies and the food industry across the region.
Registration Venue Accommodation Registration
* Note: Local Rates are only for participants residing in Thailand.
Venue
The 1-day symposium will be held at:
Royal Maneeya Ballroom ARenaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel
518, 8 Phloen Chit Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand Accommodation
Special room rates are available at Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel for the symposium attendees. Please refer to the rates below:
Deluxe Room - THB4,500R Discovery room - THB5,500
Studio Suite - THB6,500
Kindly use this reservation LINK to book your room reservation.
· The above rates are quoted in Thai THB, per room, per night.· The above rates are inclusive of daily breakfast and internet access in guestrooms
· The above rates are inclusive of 10% service charge and 7% VAT
· The above rates are non-commissionable
· Rates are based on above stated production, should there be a decrease of more than 10% in room number per night, the Hotel reserves the right to re-negotiate the room rate.
· Any increase to the original room block will be based on rate, room type and space availability
· A charge of THB 200.- net per room is applied for Room Drops. The Hotel reserves the right to conduct room drops only to rooms that have been checked-in
· Unless specified herein, bed type will be determined upon group's arrival
TENTATIVE PROGRAM
Session 1: Policies, Regulations and Country Initiatives on Food Reformulation (8:30 - 11:10 hr)
Session Chair:Assoc Prof Dr Emorn Udomkesmalee, Mahidol University, Thailand
Featuring the following speakers and presentations:
- Food Reformulation for Better Nutrition and Health - Harnessing Science and Innovation for Policy, Products and Consumer Guidance
Dr Pavinee Chinachoti, International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST), Thailand - ASEAN Roadmap on Food Reformulation (ASEAN Health Cluster 1 initiative)
Dr Fatcha Nuraliyah, ASEAN Health Cluster 1 / Ministry of Health, Indonesia (Virtual) - Challenges and Opportunities in the Regulatory Landscape to Promote Food Reformulation
Dr E-Siong Tee, Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition Network (SEA-PHN), Malaysia - Stakeholders Engagement and Approaches for Food Reformulation - Country Examples
I. Thailand initiatives
Dr Tipvon Pariyasiri, National Food Committee, Food and Drug Administration, Thailand
II. Singapore Approaches
Dr Eunice Pang, Health Promotion Board (HPB), Singapore
10:45 - 11:10 hr Morning Refreshment Break
Session 2: Scientific Evidence for Improving Public Health through Food Reformulation (11:10 AM - 14:00 hr)
Session Chair:Mr Geoffry Smith, ILSI SEA Region, Singapore
Featuring the following speakers and presentations:
- Pre- and Probiotics - Potential for Positive Health Status and Disease Outcome
Prof Patricia Conway, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore - Effectiveness and Emerging Aspects of Micronutrient Fortification in National Fortification Programs (TBC)
Dr Imelda Angeles-Agdeppa, Department of Science and Technology - Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI), Philippines - Bioactives (TBC)
Professor Ts Dr Bey Hing Goh, Sunway University, Malaysia
12:25 - 14:00 hr Lunch Break
Session 3: Science and Innovations in Food Reformulation for Consumer Acceptance (14:00 - 15:40 hr)
Session Chair:Dr Anadi Nitithamyong, Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Thailand
Featuring the following speakers and presentations:
- Role of Processing and Processed Food in Reformulation Towards Healthier Diet
Prof Purwiyatno Hariyadi, IPB University, Indonesia - Sensory and Physiological Science - Understanding Food Matrix for Reformulation and Innovation
Prof Chen Jianshe, SIFBI, Singapore (Virtual) - Industry Innovations on Food Reformulation for Consumer Acceptance
I. Dr Pojjanee Paniangvait, Thai President Foods PCL, Thailand
II. Ms Apiporn Adulpichit, Unilever South East Asia Australasia, Thailand
III. Ms Sek Yow Soo, Ace Canning, Malaysia
15:25 - 15:40 hr Q&A
Session 4: Panel Discussion - Advancing an Effective Agenda for Food Reformulation to Optimize Nutrition and Meet Consumer Demand (15:40 - 16:30 hr)
Moderator:TBC
Panelists:
- Dr Nattasuda Taephant, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
- Dr Pichet Itkor, Food and Beverage Industry Club, the Federation of Thai Industries, Thailand
- Dr E-Siong Tee, SEA-PHN, Malaysia
- Prof Christiani Jeyakumar Henry, Former Director, Clinical Nutrition Research Centre A*Star, Singapore
- Dr Rewadee Chongsuwat, Mahidol University, Thailand
Mr Geoffry Smith, ILSI SEA Region, Singapore 16:40 hr End of symposium & refreshment Download Tentative Program
Note: Topic and Title of presentations are subject to change upon final confirmation with invited speakers.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Food industry professionals, scientists and researchers from academic and research institutions, and representatives from regulatory and government agencies
ORGANIZER
COLLABORATOR
CONTACT
If you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact the following:
ILSI Southeast Asia RegionSingapore
Tel: 65 6352 5220
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