Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods

Nutraceuticals and functional foods play intrinsic roles in the diets of an ever-growing number of people. The range of products now available with nutrition and health claims is vast and the number conditions and diseases being addressed in the development of theses products is extremely impressive.

The SMi Group will bring together experts and professionals to give highly interesting presentations in the 10^th annual Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods conference. With presentations on the developing issues within health claims legislation, this conference aims to address some of the most topical issues surrounding this industry. From probiotics to understanding the consumer, this conference caters for a broad range of people with varying levels of involvement in nutraceutical and functional foods. It is a must-attend event for anyone looking to further their understanding of key technologies and developments or network with leading members of this growing industry.

Why should you attend this event?

• DISCUSS the challenges and developments in health claims legislation
• DEFINE the current market status
• GAIN an insight into developments in nanotechnology
• DETERMINE the key issues faced by the functional beverages sector

Hear keynote addresses from:

Simon Parker, Medicines Classifier, MHRA
Peter McConville, Vice President, Nutritionals R&D, GlaxoSmithKline
Jerome Tauzin, Product Manager, Tate & Lyle
Krassimir Velikov, Science Leader, Unilever
Catherine Fish, Global Regualtory Strategy, Nutritionals and Dermatologics, Bayer Healthcare

Our expert speaker line-up also includes:

Linda Thomas, Director of Science, Yakult
Neil Hendry, Global Director of Consulting, Consumer Markets & Financial Services, Datamonitor
Aleksandra Wesolowska, Regulatory Advisor, EAS
Ewa Hudson, Head of Health and Wellness Research, Euromonitor
Isabel Fahrina, Global Marketing Manager, FloraGLO & Sledesta Kemin Health
Samanta Maci, Technical Service Manager, Kemin Health
Inga Köhler, Senior Consultant, Analyze & Realize
Lee Smith, Chief Executive Officer, Davos Life
David Schmidt, President and Chief Executive Officer, International Food Information Council
Dora Pereira, Research Scientist, MRC Human Nutrition Research

Who should attend?

Vice Presidents, Directors, Managers, Scientists, Consultants and Researchers working in the following fields:

• Nutrition
• Functional Foods
• Dietary supplements
• Regulatory affairs
• Claims legislation
• Consumer affairs
• Strategic Marketing
• Product development
• Consumer affairs
• Consumer protection
• Food Safety
• Food Law
• Corporate affairs
• Functional Beverages

Venue details

Crowne Plaza St James London   . 45-51 Buckingham Gate London   SW1E 6AF   Tel: +44 (0) 207 834 6655 Fax: +44 (0) 207 6307   www.london.crowneplaza.com

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The hotel boasts three excellent restaurants. Bistro 51 with British and European cuisine, the Michelin Starred Indian restaurant Quilon serving south coastal Indian food and Bank Westminster with a modern British menu.  A beautiful, award-winning, courtyard garden surrounds the Victorian buildings of the Crowne Plaza London St James - a peaceful oasis in the centre of London.
 
Nearest train stations:
• Victoria Station, 7 minutes’ walk
• Waterloo Station, 10 minutes by car

Underground stations
• St James’s Park, 5 minutes’ walk (District and Circle lines)
• Victoria Station, 7 minutes' walk (Victoria, District and Circle lines)

SMi discounted rates include Continental Breakfast & VAT
£ 205.63 / Standard room / night for single occupancy
£ 229.13 Executive  room / night for single occupancy

Book your accommodation at SMi discounted rates by calling us on +44 (0)870 9090 713, sending a fax to +44 (0)870 9090 714 or emailing hotels@smi-online.co.uk.