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Topics & Speakers
Unlocking the Power of Phytochemicals – Beverages that Pack a Punch – Lisa Ryan, PhD, RNutr, Head of Department of Natural Sciences, GMIT
Identifying the Opportunities Behind Nutritional Beverages Using Sensory and Nutritional Sciences– Benedict Lawlor, PhD, Director of Sensory, Consumer & Analytical Sciences, Kerry
Nutrition science is making itself heard in the beverage category. Protein coffees, probiotic juices, and turmeric teas are common sightings as demand for convenient, functional foods increases with consumers. This leaves many of us asking the questions like:
“What is the future of nutrition for beverages?”, or “How can products continue to be differentiated?”
Watch this webinar to learn about:
- Emerging nutrition ingredients
- Improving satiety using sensory science
- Incorporating functional benefits

Dr. Lisa Ryan, a Registered Nutritionist, joined ATU in 2015 from Monash University. Lisa co-founded the Irish Concussion Research Centre and is widely published in concussion, nutrition, and functional foods, with research focusing on female rugby players and concussion management.
Strengthening present, and building future, capabilities for value creation.