Food Product Development: Art, Science and Success workshop
This B2B event delivers an in-depth exploration of thickening and gelling agents, flavors, and sweeteners.
We are offering a complete journey from fundamental ingredient insights to food applications.
Attendees will gain exclusive access to industry-leading experts and uncover the latest market trends, formulation strategies, ingredient insights, and holistic new food product development approaches while connecting with top leaders in the field.
workshop agenda
thickening and gelling agents in food product development
Below, you will find the program overview for Hydrocolloids in Food Product Development Workshop Program 2025.
| Time | Session | Speaker | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:15 AM | Welcome and Opening Remarks | ||
| Beverage Formulations Session | |||
| 8:30 AM | Sweeteners in Beverage Applications | Adams Berzins | Sr. Manager, Global Sugar Reduction Applications and Customer Agility Lead |
| 9:00 AM | Flavors in Beverage Applications | Shelly Simpson | Senior Flavorist, Symrise |
| 9:30 AM | Texturizer & Stabilizers in Beverage Applications | Kyle Bailey | Technical Business Development Manager, IMCD |
| 10:00 AM | Coffee/Tea Break, Open Forum Discussions, Networking | ||
| Hydrocolloid Basics | |||
| 10:30 AM | Alginate and Carrageenans in Food Applications | Sean McHenry | Technical Business Development Manager, IMCD |
| 11:00 AM | Tree exudates (Acacia, Karaya etc.) and market trends | Vincent Delaroche | Executive Account Manager, Nexira |
| 11:30 AM | Fermentation hydrocolloids (Xanthan, Gellan) and uses in food applications | David Meyer | Technical Service Representative, CP Kelco |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch Break | ||
| Hydrocolloids Applications Art Meets Science | |||
| 1:00 PM | Petfood Applications of starch and gums | HanJoo Chae | Head of Commercial Innovation and Acceleration / Ingredion |
| 1:30 PM | Hydrocolloids in Soups, Sauces and Dressings Applications | Kyle Stuart | RCA Board of Directors / Kraft Heinz |
| 2:00 PM | Hydrocolloids in Dairy Applications | Kyle Stuart | RCA Board of Directors / Kraft Heinz |
| 2:30 PM | Coffee/Tea Break, Open Forum Discussions, Networking | ||
| Hydrocolloid Basics | |||
| 3:00 PM | Seed gums (LBG, Guar, Tara) | Vincent Delaroche | Executive Account Manager, Nexira |
| 3:30 PM | Pectins and Cellulosics | Kyle Bailey | Technical Business Development Manager, IMCD |
| 4:00 PM | Texture optimization with functional plant based protein solutions | Yadu Dar | VP Business Development, Plantible Foods |
| 4:30 PM | Starch basics and applications | HanJoo Chae | Head of Commercial Innovation and Acceleration / Ingredion |
| 5:00 PM | Market Trends in Hydrocolloids | Erhan Yildiz | Hydrocolloids Expert |
| 5:30 PM | Program Ends | ||
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