Healthgrain Forum & HealthFerm Joint Special Session at DF26
The Special Session, scheduled for 16:30–18:00, on Wednesday, October 7, will be co-chaired by Christophe Courtin, HealthFerm Coordinator (KU Leuven, BE), and Kristof Brijs, Healthgrain Forum Chair (KU Leuven, BE).
Following an introduction by the Chairs, the programme includes:
- Emanuele Zannini (University College Cork, IE) — Closing the Fibre Gap through Multi-Fibre Reformulation of Staple Foods: Technological, Nutritional and Digestibility Implications
- Victor Castro Alves (Örebro University, SE) — Beyond Physicochemical Properties and Fermentation: Bioactive Oligomers as Overlooked Mediators of Dietary Fibre Functionality and Health
- Vilma Liikonen (University of Eastern Finland, FI) — Gut-related Health Effects of Oat-based Yoghurt Alternative in Individuals with Increased Cardiometabolic Risk
- Tbc: Food fermentation and fibre in an industrial context
The session will conclude with an open discussion.
This joint session reflects the shared commitment of Healthgrain Forum and HealthFerm to bridging academic research and industry application in advancing fibre-rich, fermented cereal and pulse-based foods for human health. We look forward to seeing many of you there!
As a member of the Healthgrain Forum, your organization is entitled to a 20% discount on Early Bird Registration for DF26, for up to two participants — yet another good reason to be part of our growing network of grain and fibre specialists. If your organization is not yet a member, now is a great time to join: membership connects you with leading researchers and industry experts, gives you a voice in shaping the future of grain and fibre science, and comes with practical benefits like this one. You can find out how to join here.