Healthgrain Forum

HGF Online Spring Workshop 2022
2022-04-27 15:00 - 2022-04-28 16:30 (Europe/Vienna)
The full program of the virtual spring workshop will be soon published on the HGF website. To tease a little bit, in the afternoon of Wednesday April 27, several speakers are invited to provide more backgrounds on OPEN INNOVATION. The speakers will give some examples on start-ups and disruptive ideas in the cereal area. In the afternoon of Thursday April 28, this will be followed by several speakers that touch upon a better understanding of the protein transition, where cereals may well play an important role in the near future.
For more information: https://healthgrain.org/hgf-spring-e-workshop-2022/

HGF WEBINAR on DIETARY FIBER AND THE GUT MICROBIOME
2022-02-15 14:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Vienna)

HGF AUTUMN e-WORKSHOP
2021-11-17 14:00 - 2021-11-18 13:30 (Europe/Vienna)
HGF AUTUMN e-WORKSHOP, 17.11.-18.11.2021 – Register now!

International Whole Grain Day
2021-11-16 15:30 - 17:00 (Europe/Vienna)
On Nov. 16th, 3:30-5:00 PM CET the WGI and a host of global leaders will discuss how the daily consumption of whole grains is a vital part of not only healthy, but also sustainable diets. Watch out the programme and register here. We invite you to participate in this webinar and spread the word throughout your organization and network.

Whole Grain Summit 2021
2021-10-25 - 2021-10-27
7th Whole Grain Summit “From Science to Global application” intends to seek ideas and ways to translate the available scientific and technological knowledge into application, resulting into an increase in availability of affordable and acceptable whole grain products in a diversity of markets.

HGF WEBINAR on SENSORY ASPECTS OF PLANT-BASED PROTEINS
2021-09-30 12:00 - 13:30 (Europe/Vienna)
HGF WEBINAR on Sensory aspects of plant-based proteins!

1ST FOOD OATS CONFERENCE
2021-06-08 - 2021-06-09
Food oat innovations to boost food system sustainability
The 1st Food Oats Conference will address the latest findings and innovations in oat based ingredient and food development, as well as the health impacts and consumer insights. The two-day conference on 8-9 June 2021 will take place as a live-streamed and interactive event, enabling online discussions with the presenters and on demand recording of the presentations.

HGF WEBINAR on Consumer Understanding on Dietary Fibre and Proteins
2021-05-20 13:00 - 14:30 (Europe/Vienna)
HGF organises a free webinar on CONSUMER UNDERSTANDING ON DIETARY FIBRE AND PROTEINS
Join us for this webinar on May 20, 2021 at 1:00 PM CEST. You can register here.

FREE ONLINE WHOLEUGRAIN SUMMER SCHOOL
2021-05-17 - 2021-05-19
The WholEUGrain project Consortium invites you to join a 3-days summer school on the 17th – 19th of May 2021, from 9.00 – 12.00 CET.
During the 3-days, you will get inspiring and up-to-date insight and knowledge on: how to establish and develop a national whole grain partnership, as well as the specific health benefits of whole grains – which emphasizes the importance of and the opportunities a whole grain partnership has to offer.

2nd International Whole Grain Day – 19 November 2020
2020-11-19
Save the date! Our 2nd annual International Whole Grain Day celebration will include will includer celebrations worldwide and online that day. Follow the WGI accounts on Twitter and Instagram to see all the highlights. You all are welcome to jactively celebrate this day and share your activities with us.

Australian Whole Grain Week
2020-06-15 - 2020-06-21
Another one of the Grains and Legumes Nutrition Council’s annual outreach campaigns is approaching. Whole Grain Week, which will run from 15-21 June this year, emphasizes the nutrition benefits of whole grains, and encourages people to eat a wide variety of whole grains. They provide tips and ideas for swapping from refined to whole grains for improved health. Stay tuned for more details about this year’s event and in the meantime, you can get involved by taking the Whole Grain Challenge!

HGF Spring Workshop 2020 - Puratos NV - Belgium
2020-03-30 12:00 - 2020-04-01 17:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Industrelaan 26, 1702 Groot-Bijgaardeen, Belgium

Cereals & Grains 2019: Global Food Systems
2019-11-03 - 2019-11-05 | Denver, Sheraton Downtown, 1550 Court Place, Denver, CO, CO80202, United States
The theme for Cereals & Grains 19 is “Global Food Systems.” Our meeting program will revolve around the topics of Food Security, Innovation in the Value Chain; and Health and Wellness.
View the last years recap video

13th European Nutrition Conference (FENS)
2019-10-15 - 2019-10-18 | Dublin, Spencer Dock, N Wall Quay, North Wall, Dublin, D01 T1W8, Ireland
Welcome,
The Nutrition Society in cooperation with The Nutrition Society Irish Section are pleased, as hosts, to invite you to the 13th European Nutrition Conference, Federation of European Nutrition Societies (FENS) 2019 in Dublin, Ireland. The conference will take place from 15 – 18 October 2019 in the Convention Centre Dublin, Ireland in the heart of Dublin city.
The FENS European Nutrition Conference is held once every four years, and is the premier European meeting in its field.
The theme for the 2019 conference is “Malnutrition in an Obese World: European Perspectives”.
The scientific programme will feature the best international speakers, covering a wide programme of subject areas across the spectrum of nutritional science in plenary and parallel session formats. Both oral and poster presentation opportunities for submitted papers and invited speaker slots, will be included in the four-day programme. A range of other sessions, such as workshops sessions, special “Hot Topic” presentations, industrial symposia, panel debates, and satellite symposia or sessions hosted by related organisations and societies are welcome. There is sufficient meeting space within the venue to accommodate a wide range of smaller meetings and sessions, as well as nearby hotels, should any visiting societies wish to hold private meetings off-site.
HealthGrain Forum contributes with a symposium “Improving diet quality with whole grain and cereal fibres” (Tuesday October 15, 2019 from 15:00-16:30). The following topics will be discussed:

The role of whole grain in improving diet quality. Prof. Chris Seal, University Newcastle, UK
Impact of processing and sprouting on whole grain products. Prof. Christophe Courtin, University of Leuven, Belgium
Effects of whole grain intake on microbiome composition. Prof. Koen Venema, Maastricht University, Netherlands

The symposium is sponsored by Quaker Oats, Mondelez, Bühler, Nestlé Research and Puratos.
Dublin is one of Europe’s great cities. It is presently one of the major cities for industry and sciences. Dublin’s reputation for hospitality and for ensuring a fabulous welcome is legendary. Its cultural pedigree is renowned from the famous Book of Kells in Trinity College, a vibrant traditional music scene, to the fact that it has been designated as a UNESCO City of Literature with a literary heritage stretching over hundreds of years. It is small enough to ensure that all conference events and accommodation will be just a short walk away while large enough to allow one to get lost wandering its museums, music venues, restaurants and, of course, traditional pubs.
We look forward to welcoming and meeting you in Dublin in 2019 for a truly memorable FENS European Nutrition Conference.
Professor Philip Calder & Professor Helene McNulty
Co-Chairs FENS 2019
Dublin, Ireland

Nutrients 2019: Nutritional Advances in the Prevention and Management of Chronic Disease
2019-09-25 - 2019-09-27 | Barcelona, Diagonal 547, Barcelona, 08029, Spain
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce our first international conference Nutrients 2019 – Nutritional Advances in the Prevention and Management of Chronic Disease. The conference is organized by the MDPI open-access journal Nutrients (Impact Factor 4.196) and will be held as a three-day event in Barcelona, Spain, from September 25‒27, 2019.
Chronic diseases are increasing throughout the developed and developing world. A significant contributor to the burgeoning rates of chronic disease is diet, with some dietary components contributing to disease development, and others being protective. We invite researchers, food industry representatives, policy makers, and others with an interest in the impacts of diet on chronic disease to join us for what will be an exciting event.
The conference will host a number of internationally renowned speakers, and invites submissions for oral presentations and posters. All presenters at the conference will be encouraged to submit a full manuscript of their presentation for consideration for publication in a Special Issue of Nutrients.
We hope to see you in the vibrant and exciting city of Barcelona in September 2019.
Conference Chairs

27th Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behaviour (SSIB)
2019-07-09 - 2019-07-13 | Utrecht, Jaarbeursplein, Utrecht, Utrecht, 3521AL, Netherlands
You are cordially invited to attend SSIB 2019, the 27th Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior in Utrecht, Netherlands from July 9-13, 2019.
Utrecht is located in the heart of the Netherlands. Amsterdam airport (which has direct connection all over the world) is a 30 minute train ride to the conference site which is near the railway station and the old center in Utrecht.
Old town Utrecht features medieval churches and picturesque canals. There are numerous restaurants in all price categories within walking distance of the conference venue. Visit the iconic Domtoren, a 14th-century bell tower with city views which stands opposite the Gothic Cathedral of St. Martin on central Domplein square. Take a boat or canoe tour on the canals, wander in the old medieval city and enjoy terraces at the canals. You can rent a bike to see more of the city and its neighborhood or visit Amsterdam which is only 30 minutes by train

5th International Symposium on Gluten-Free Cereal Products and Beverages
2019-06-26 - 2019-06-28 | Leuven, Naamsestraat 22, Leuven, 3000, Belgium
The 5th International Symposium on Gluten-Free Cereal Products and Beverages 2019 (GF19) is entitled “Building products by knowledge” and aims at providing a science platform to present the latest gluten-free research and to discuss relevant structure-function relationships. This meeting will wrap-up with the current issues, trends and perspectives: (i) discuss gluten-free raw materials and plant breeding, (II) focus on starch and protein ingredients and (iii) cover the newest solutions for different products, including bakery products, dairy alternatives and beer.
The conference addresses scientists and representatives of the industry and academia from all over the world, bringing together experts of different areas of gluten-free research including food chemistry, biochemistry, physics, biophysics, technology, processing, quality and nutrition. By doing so, the GF19 meeting brings together multidisciplinary perspectives in order to address the present challenges for science based innovation and to build satisfying, gluten-free products.

Innovations in Food Science and Technology, 2nd International Conference
2019-06-25 - 2019-06-27 | NEMO Science Center, Oosterdok 2, Amsterdam, 1011VX, Netherlands
Welcome Letter
It is with great pleasure and excitement, we invite you to the second conference on Innovations in Food Science & Technology 2019 to be held in Amsterdam, Netherlands between 25th and 27th June 2019. Food Industry plays a crucial role in the global economy, and is one of the most dynamic sectors across the globe. Global food industry demands economic and sustainable solutions for the process innovation, food ingredients, food formulation, food analysis and food safety leading a safe and sustainable supply chain.
The second edition of this conference will focus on polymer recycling, food personalisation, new protein sources & related technologies, food chain sustainability, innovative technologies, tailoring the function of the food, safety and reliability, start-up innovation, which are the most important issues for the food industry and the consumers. This event aims to strengthen the food professional community from industry and academia to discuss and deliberate the recent developments which can trigger innovation in technology, education and business creation. The conference is anticipated to attract over 300+ delegates (including scientists, start-up entrepreneurs, engineers, industry professionals, policy makers and students) from the world, with a large number of participants from Europe, Asia and Americas. The organisers promise highly stimulating sessions during innovations in Food Food Science & Technology for young scientists, senior scientists, industry professionals and very senior experts to deliver keynote addresses, oral presentations, flash presentations, poster presentations and exhibitor seminars. The conference will promote networking sessions and social programmes throughout the conference.
The organising committee invites all food scientists from academia, industry and representatives of national and international agencies, control authorities, governmental and commercial laboratories to attend the conference. We look forward to meet you in one of the attractive city of the world, Munich. We are sure, your participation will help you to develop further understanding and knowledge on food analytics and will help you network with a large group of scientists working in different corners of the world.
Yours Sincerely,
Conference Chairs

Healthgrain Forum Symposium and Workshop, Helsinki
2019-06-17 - 2019-06-18 | helsinki, tbd, Helsinki, Finland
Find further information here.
A HGF General Assembly will be organised during this meeting.

Nutrition 2019, annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition
2019-06-08 - 2019-06-11 | Baltimore, 1 W Pratt St, Baltimore, Maryland, MD21201
At Nutrition 2019, 3600 of the top scientific researchers, practitioners, global and public health professionals, policy makers and advocacy leaders, industry, media and other related professionals will gather to advance nutrition science and its practical application.
Nutrition offers the latest and best nutrition research, the opportunity to present research, network with peers, and touch and see the latest products and technology in the exhibit hall.
Nutrition is an immersive nutrition experience offering the greatest minds in nutrition science, superior research, interactive exhibits, new technology, and boundless opportunities for networking in a welcoming environment.

13th European PhD Workshop on Food Engineering and Technology
2019-05-14 - 2019-05-16 | Vienna, Muthgasse 18, Vienna, 1190, Austria
The European PhD workshop on Food engineering and technology is organised by the EFCE Section on Food in cooperation with the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU) Vienna. Every year the best PhD students in Europe present their recent results.
The first workshop took place in Germany in 2007 followed by events in France, Italy, Serbia, Spain and Switzerland. They were very successful events, of high quality and well received within the Food Engineering and Technology community.
The EFCE Food Engineering Award will be granted to the three best presentations recognizing outstanding contributions in the area of food product and process engineering.
Co-chairmen: Dr. Volker Heinz (DIL) and Prof. Dr. Henry Jäger (BOKU).

19th ICC Conference - Science meets Technology
2019-04-23 - 2019-04-25 | Vienna, Muthgasse 18, Vienna, 1190, Austria
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
In the past ICC had a dedicated series of ICC conferences to contribute to the nature of our Association, cereal science and technology. The series started with its 1st ICC Conference in Vienna, Austria in 1956, the year after ICC’s founding and continued more or less every other year till 2002 where the 18th ICC Conference targeted novel raw materials, technologies and products in Budapest, Hungary.
With the 19th ICC Conference 2019 we want to revive this long-lasting tradition in sharing the latest developments in cereal science and technology. The programme of this Conference will be a great forum of discussions between ICC Members and food scientists, producers as well as product developers outside the “ICC family”.
This Conference will be the place to learn, collaborate, network and build bridges from cereal science to technology and vice versa. By creating a better understanding for the hot topics in the different areas long lasting bridges shall be built to contribute together to the urgent needs in the cereal business today.
ICC19 will cover all aspects in the field such as production, processing, nutrition, analysis, new products and technologies, food safety and quality assurance including state-of-the art reviews by authoritative speakers and updates on new developments and research in international projects as well as academia. ICC19 offers a wide forum for all disciplines and sectors involved in cereal research, production and utilisation, where also new technologies practically can be presented.
The 19th ICC Conference will be organised together with the University of Natural Research and Life Science Vienna, Department of Food Science and Technology, and both organisations would like to extend a warm welcome to all participants from all over the world to join this ICC Conference in the beautiful city of Vienna.
We look forward to welcoming you in April 2019!

IFST Spring Conference 2019 (SC19): 'Nutritional Science over Gut Feel'
2019-04-04 08:30 - 16:30 (Europe/Helsinki) | Birmingham, Elgar Concert Hall, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom
IFST’s 2019 Spring Conference (SC19) focusses on the subject of nutrition. In particular, we’ll be exploring the very latest scientific and technological research and innovation that is informing our thinking in tackling some of the biggest nutritional and health challenges including, of course, obesity. The translation of this understanding into food production is an exciting and critical area to be involved in right now. This conference is an opportunity to hear from some of those who are at the very forefront of this work.
Programme

TIME
SESSION

08:30
Registration opens, refreshments

09:10
Conference opens: Welcome
David Gregory, IFST President
Chair’s welcome and opening remarks
Prof. Judith Buttriss, Director General, British Nutrition Foundation

MORNING 1 – TACKLING THE NUTRITIONAL CHALLENGES

09:30
Session 1: ‘Emerging science and innovation: Impact on food consumption and dietary pattern’
Dr. Petra Klassen-Wigger, Head of Nutrition, Health & Wellness, Nestlé Research

10:00
Session 2: ‘Supporting customers to make healthy choices’
Judith Robinson, Head of Health, Product Division, Tesco

10:30
Session 3: ‘Mind over platter: what can psychology tell us about consumer behaviour?’
Prof. Jeff Brunstrom, School of Psychological Science, University of Bristol

10:55
Tea/coffee – Exhibition

MORNING 2 – GUT REACTION AND IMPLICATIONS FOR FUTURE FOODS

11:25
Session 4: ‘Genetic influences on weight loss – opportunities for personalisation?’
Prof. John Mathers, Director of Human Nutrition Research Centre, Newcastle University

11:50
Session 5: ‘Personalised nutrition and gut microbiome: opportunities and challenges’
Dr. Maria Traka, Deputy Head of Food Databanks National Capability, Quadram Institute

SPOTLIGHT SESSION – GENE-EDITED FOOD – MAKING HISTORY OR REPEATING IT?

12:15
Session 6a:
Prof. Johnathan Napier – Flagship Leader, Rothamsted Research
Session 6b:
Prof John Dupré – Philosophy of Science and Director, Centre for the Study of Life Sciences (Egenis), University of Exeter
Audience questions and discussion

13:00
Lunch – Exhibition

AFTERNOON 1 – TACKLING THE CHALLENGES OF SPECIALIST DIETS

13:50
Session 7a: ‘Developing foods for an aging population’
Prof. Lisa Methven, Sensory Science Centre, University of Reading

14:10
Session 7b: ‘Personalised nutrition for the silver economy’
Prof. Helen Griffiths, Executive Dean, Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences, University of Surrey

14:30
Session 8: ‘A gluten free – nutritionally rich creative journey’
Lucinda Bruce-Gardyne, Founder, Genius

14:55
Tea/coffee – Exhibition

AFTERNOON 2 – NUTRITION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

15:25
Session 9: ‘New technologies to improve the micronutrient status of targeted populations’
Dr. Rob Winwood, Vice Chair, Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) UK and Manager EMEA Nutrition Science and Advocacy, DSM Nutritional Products

15:50
Session 10: ‘Using data and predictive models for new product development – to assess safety, shelf life and health benefits’
Cronan McNamara, CEO, Creme Global

16:15
Session 11: Chair’s round-up and perspectives from the day
Prof. Judith Buttriss, Director General, British Nutrition Foundation

16:30
Conference close

1st GHI World Congress on Food Safety and Security
2019-03-24 - 2019-03-28 | Leiden, Haagse Schouwweg 10, Leiden, 2332KG, Netherlands
The Global Harmonization Initiative (GHI) will host its 1st GHI World Congress on Food Safety and Security in Leiden, The Netherlands on 24 – 28 March 2019.
GHI aims to bring together leading scientists, researchers and research scholars from academia and industry, decision makers from international organisations, and the public from across the globe to advance the conversation about the vital role of modern science in food legislation and regulation.
One of the major problems in food safety and security regulation is that many existing laws, rules and guidelines are originated from decades-old data and methods, several of which are not even relevant to human exposure. Our rationale for organising the 1st GHI World Congress is to generate a platform to present and implement the most suitable assays for food safety and security assessment within different fields — from chemistry and microbiology, to genetic toxicology and genomics — throughout entire processes, from farm to fork.
The outcomes of the Congress can pave the way toward more accurate detection of human risk to dietary components and thus, improve human health status. GHI intends to produce a declaration that is agreed by all participants which calls for and establishes a target to change regulations within a specified time based on available

4th International Congress Hidden Hunger; Hidden hunger and the transformation of food systems: How to combat the double burden of malnutrition?
2019-02-27 - 2019-03-01 | Stuttgart, Wollgrasweg 43, Stuttgart, 70599, Germany
The 4th Congress Hidden Hunger is a continuation of the successful, international event series “Congress Hidden Hunger” which started in 2013 in Stuttgart, Germany.
At the 1st Congress Hidden Hunger the causes and consequences of hidden hunger as well as possible solutions were discussed. The 2nd Congress Hidden Hunger which was hosted in 2015 addressed the specific problem of hidden hunger during pregnancy and the first years of life. Associated, serious consequences for child development and the increased risk for maternal mortality were also discussed. In March 2017, the 3rd Congress Hidden Hunger considered the question of how far the Post-2015 Agenda and other programs and measures adopted in 2015 to fight against world famine and poverty have already been implemented. To achieve this, political parties and industry representatives as well as representatives of civil society and advocacy groups (NGOs) were invited to take a position. Furthermore, successfully established projects and initiatives (such as the special initiative “One World – No Hunger” of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)) were presented at this previous event of the “Congress Hidden Hunger” series.
As in case of the previous congresses in this series, the 4th Congress Hidden Hunger taking place in 2019 will bring together members of different disciplines: nutritionists, agricultural scientists, economists and sociologists. Moreover, the congress will encourage the dialogue between scientists, policy-makers and representatives of non-governmental organizations and the private sector. It is dedicated to review the available evidence on the double burden of malnutrition, present new research findings on underlying causes and consequences, feature innovative strategies and discuss the roles and responsibilities of governments, development organizations, civil society and the private sector in combating the double burden of malnutrition.
The “Congress Hidden Hunger” provides a platform for global interactions of members belonging to the scientific community, representatives from politics, government and the media as well as members of civil society organizations, advocacy groups and private and public sector bodies. The considerable and continuous feedback to the first three congresses convinced the organizers to host the 4th Congress Hidden Hunger with the title “Hidden hunger and the transformation of food systems: How to combat the double burden of malnutrition?”.

Health Grain Forum Autumn Workshop
2018-11-12 - 2018-11-13 | Uzwill
The Health Grain Forum Spring meeting will be held in Switzerland Uzwil, November 12-13th 2018
Please find here some relevant documents:

Draft program for the Workshop
Travel information
Registration form (Note: the workshop is for Members only)

Cereals 18: 2018 AACC International Annual Meeting
2018-10-21 - 2018-10-23 | Hilton London Metropole, W2 1JU, London, United Kingdom
Cereals & Grains 18 will be held at the Hilton London vMetropole located in central London.With superb transportation links, Hilton London Metropole is located just 15 minutes from Heathrow Airport via the Heathrow Express at Paddington Station, and 10 minutes from the Eurostar terminal at St Pancras International. The hotel is also just 10 minutes from many of London’s major shopping areas, including Oxford Street, Westfield London Shopping Centre, Regent Street, Bond Street and Knightsbridge, as well as popular local attractions such as Regent’s Park, Marble Arch, Madame Tussads, West End Theaters, Hyde Park and Kensington Palace.
For more information please visit the official website here

European Whole Grain Public-Private Partnership
2018-06-27 08:30 (Europe/Helsinki) | BIP, Rue Royale 2-4, 1000 Brussels, Belgium., Rue Royale 2-4, 1000, Brussels, Belgium
On behalf of Healthgrain Forum, the European Cancer Leagues and the International Association for Cereal Science and Technology, we would like to warmly invite you to join our Forum on the establishment of a European Whole Grain Public-Private Partnership, inspired by the successful Danish Fuldkorn Partnership model. The Forum will take place from 08:30-14:00 on June 27, 2018 at BIP, Rue Royale 2-4, 1000 Brussels, Belgium.
For more details click here

7th International Dietary Fibre Conference 2018
2018-06-04
Welcome to the 7th International Dietary Fibre Conference 2018
“Fibre Diversity in Food, Fermentation and Health”
Rotterdam, Netherlands 4-6 June 2018
more info http://www.dietaryfibre.org/

International Sorghum Conference "Sorghum in the 21st Century"
2018-04-09 - 2018-04-12 | Century City Conference Centre, Cape Town, South Africa
Sorghum in the 21st Century-“Food, Feed and Fuel in a Rapidly Changing World”
Century City Conference Centre, Cape Town, South Africa, 9-12 April 2018
More info: https://21centurysorghum.com/
Hosted by Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Collaborative Research on Sorghum and Millet, Kansas State University, USA and the University of Pretoria, South Africa
