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Inspired by this promising portrait and faithful to its avowed aim of sustainable innovation, the ROQUETTE group took up the challenge of creating an industry devoted to microalgae. The objective is simple: explore this resource, only recently re-discovered, from biodiversity to extraction of compounds of interest via process optimisation. To ensure the success of this large-scale project, ROQUETTE brings together diverse and complementary skills: production, analytics, nutrition, R&D, regulation but also marketing and sales force.

Faced with the desire of populations to preserve their health through the different stages in life and the nutritional priorities of companies, ROQUETTE hopes to offer ingredients or innovative biomass produced by the microalgae industry for the Nutrition and Health fields. These natural and sustainable compounds would be included in the composition of dietary supplements or functional foods.

As evidence of its commitment to this new way, ROQUETTE proposes the first of many ingredients: Chlorella. It is one of the most important species in the microalgal industry. This success is mainly due to its extraordinary complete composition (proteins, vitamins, pigments such as lutein, lipids etc.). Nowadays, the most common way of consuming Chlorella is as a dietary supplement. Indeed, whether in powder or tablet form, this microalga delivers all its nutritional benefits to consumers.

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Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods

21st & 22nd October 2009, Crowne Plaza Hotel - St James, London, UK

The awareness of nutrition’s role in a healthy lifestyle in addition to preventing diseases is constantly growing along with the number of new products, approaches, regulatory aspects and related concerns.

SMi’s 10th annual Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods conference is well established in the market place. It is well timed with the announcement of new regulations. Additionally it will focus on new product developments, the challenges and developments in health claims legislation and the key issues facing the industry. Take the opportunity to meet and network with distinguished international speakers and delegates.

With a breadth of topical issues being addressed, this conference is essential for people with a developed interest in nutraceuticals and functional foods. Simon Parker of the MHRA will discuss medicinal claims and the associated statutory procedures, whilst Peter McConville of GlaxoSmithKline will present on the evolution of sports drinks, drawing attention to performance enhancement issues and claim substantiation.

Hear from leading expert Aleksandra Wesolowska from European Advisory Services about the future of health claims legislation and upcoming FSA and FDA regulatory changes. Also covered in this presentation are strategies to mitigate the impacts of these changes, preventing unjustified claims and predicting future changes.

This is a must-attend event for anyone looking to further their understanding of key technologies and developments or network with leading members of this growing industry.

PLUS A HALF – DAY PRE CONFERENCE WORKSHOP

Health Claims Legislation: The Bumpy Road Towards an Approved Health Claim
20th October 2009, Crowne Plaza Hotel - St James, London, UK
In association with analyze & realize

Quote “Nutraceuticals Now” to receive a discount of £100

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Alternatively contact Charlotte Johnson:
tel.: +44 (0) 20 7827 6060 or
e-mail: cjohnson@smi-online.co.uk