Invitation: FFF 20th Anniversary Hybrid Seminar

During the seminar, we will hear presentations on functional foods and probiotics, sensory studies, as well as planetary well-being and challenges. We will also get insights into the role of technology and innovations in the food chain. The event will be held in english.

Time and location:

Thursday April 28, 2022
Seminar at 13-17
Cocktail-reception at 17-19

Alhopuro-sali
Medisiina D
Kiinamyllynkatu 10, Turku

And on our webinar platform

Program:

Opening words – prof. Anu Hopia, Functional Foods Forum, University of Turku
Greetings from the University of Turku – Rector Jukka Kola, University of Turku

13:15 FUNCTIONAL AND HEALTH-PROMOTING FOODS
Functional Foods with Health Claims – prof. Marina Heinonen

13:45 HEALTH-PROMOTING PROBIOTIC FOODS
Probiotic Research Today and Tomorrow – prof. Seppo Salminen
Fermented Foods Today and in the Future – prof. Gabriel Vinderola

15:00 SENSORY STUDIES AND INDIVIDUAL FOOD EXPERIENCE
The shaping of food preferences by taste experience in infants and children – Sophie Nicklaus
Individual Differences in Sensory Perception: FoodTaste Finland – prof. Mari Sandell

15:40 PLANETARY WELL-BEING AND CHALLENGES IN THE FOOD CHAIN
Biodiversity loss threatening the future of humankind – prof. Ilari Sääksjärvi

16:10 TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION IN THE FOOD CHAIN
Co-Designing Technologies for the Food-Chain: African Imaginations – prof. Erkki Sutinen
Why Food Innovations? – Entrepreneur and Professor of Practice, Reetta Kivelä

In case of any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at fff-info@utu.fi