Hitting the free from jackpot at FFF & HI 2019

Leading experts reveal what’s driving the sector at Free From Functional & Health Ingredients 2019

Europe’s leading innovation platform for the free from, organic, vegan, functional and ingredient food industries has announced an exciting and varied speaker line up which promises to deliver on the latest industry research, analysis and key trends that are shaping the sector.

Visitors to this year’s exhibition, held at Gran Via Fira de Barcelona 28-29 May, can plan their schedule around four packed conference schedules:

Free From Conference

• The Future of Clean Label for Food, Drink and Ingredient Producers – Mintel
• What are the USA Export Markets Offer European Free From Trading Partners – Utah Dept. Of Agriculture and Food
• The Future of Free From in Europe – The Next Five Years – HRA Global
• Free From Foods: Global Overview And Trends – Euromonitor International
• Solving the Gluten Free Oat Dilemma – R-Biopharm AG
• Gluten Free Product Developments in Science and Food Technology – CERPTA-UAB
• The Future of Free From Diet Trends – Mintel

Vegan Conference

ProVeg International and Union Vegetariana Española (UVE) will curate a series of seminar sessions providing the latest insights and analysis on plant-based solutions and upcoming vegan trends.

• Identifying the New Opportunities in Plant Based Products – HRA Global
• A Rich Harvest: The Plant-Based Market is Blooming – ProVeg International
• Cashing in on Plant-Based Products – ProVeg International
• Analogue of Meat Made from Vegetable Sources with any Type of Allergens & Free From Additives – CTi – CIT
• More Than Vegan! Labelling and Assessment for Vegan Products – ProVeg International
• Meat Substitutes in Europe: Market Overview and Trends – Euromonitor International
• Identifying the New Opportunities in Plant Based Products – HRA Global

Verena Wiederkehr, international head of food industry and retail (corporate engagement) at Pro-Veg International commented: “The plant-based market is booming and showing no signs of deceleration, which is why ProVeg is consulting food industry players to tap into this emerging opportunity.

“Plant-based offerings in retail, with the UK market being the best example, are figuratively exploding. The seminars and talks hosted by ProVeg at FFF & HI will cover all these exciting market developments including consumer trends and market gaps, as well as brand and marketing best practices.

“We are grateful to the team for providing the perfect platform to support retailers, manufacturers and suppliers alike who want to tap into the plant-based space.”

Health Ingredients Conference

• The Importance of Validating Nutritional Arguments Before Launching a New Product – Alimmenta
• Gluten Free with Rice Ingredients – BENEO Ibérica S.L.U.
• Legal Framework, Market Trends, Challenges and Opportunities – Centact Group
• Customized Nutrition: Personalized Nutrition as a Tool for Preventing Chronic Diseases – EURECAT

Lactose & Dairy Free Conference

• Debate: Lactose Free Market Update – Moderator:Manager of Knowledge Management at The Public Health Agency of Catalonia. Participants:  AECOC / DSM / ALDI / ADILAC
• Gut Microbiome and its Implications on Nutrition: An Insight on the Role of Gut Microbiota in Nutrients Absorption – Neglected Organ
• Challenges and Opportunities for The Dairy Sector – Lantern
• Lactose Free – The Future Direction of the European Market – HRA Global

Up to 4,500 visitors, including international trade buyers, 350 producers, manufacturers, and key global industry figures are expected over the two days in Barcelona to take advantage of opportunities in this vibrant and established market.

Pre-Registration is now open. For more information and to receive the latest updates, visit www.freefromfoodexpo.com.