Food Science

Webinar – Better Beverages: The Future is Nutrition

03 JUL 2018 1 MIN READ
Webinar – 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 across the ATU

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.

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Benedict Lawlor, PhD

Benedict Lawlor, PhD

Director Sensory Science R&D - McCormick & Company

Strengthening present, and building future, capabilities for value creation.

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2026 Health & Nutrition Megatrends

Feeding the world in a way that supports both people and the planet – without compromising the future – is igniting bold innovations for 2026 and beyond. Moving towards an industry where nourishing, affordable, and sustainable choices are within reach for everyone, everywhere.

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