Food Science

Better Beverages: The Future is Nutrition

03 JUL 2018 1 MIN READ
Better Beverages: The Future is Nutrition

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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:

  1. Emerging nutrition ingredients
  2. Improving satiety using sensory science
  3. Incorporating functional benefits

Infographic showing level of evidence supporting different phytochemicals, and sensory factors to consider when creating beverages

Contributors

Lisa Ryan, PhD RNutr

Lisa Ryan, PhD RNutr

Head of School of Health, Sport Science and Nutrition at Atlantic Technological University

Lisa is a Registered Nutritionist and academic leader with over  20 years of experience in nutrition research, education, and applied practice. 

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Benedict Lawlor, PhD

Benedict Lawlor, PhD

Global Director of Sensory Consumer Insights at McCormick & Company.

Ben is the Global Director of Sensory Consumer Insights at McCormick & Company.

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