• ESSNawards 2020 - Shortlist and Tickets

    Now that the shortlist has been announced, we are calling on the sports and active nutrition industry to sign up to attend.

    Taking place virtually on 10 December, the ESSNawards 2020 celebrates the most successful products and campaigns from the sports and active nutrition industry. The virtual ceremony takes place 3-5pm BST.

    This year, four new categories have been added, including best protein bar, best sports drink and best vegan product, as well as a new cohort of judges, competitions, and sponsors.

    Tickets to the virtual ceremony cost only £30 and include access to the virtual ceremony, exclusive materials and offers, a digital goodie bag, e-networking opportunities, and a drink of your choice delivered to your home!

    Make sure you sign up soon to avoid missing out.

  • ESSNA to host a webinar on Covid-19 exit strategies for the sports sector

    ‘Looking ahead: What preferred exit strategy for the sports sector in the aftermath of Covd-19?’ takes place on 25 June at 2pm BST.

    Following a very successful launch, ESSNA delivers its second virtual event, as part of the ESSNA webinar series, on Thursday 25 June at 2pm BST / 3pm CET, with the second episode looking at on the preferred exit strategy for the sports nutrition sector and the whole sport industry in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.

    The line-up for the second episode includes Yves Le Lostecque, Head of the Sport Unit, European Commission, Jérôme Pero, Secretary General of the Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) and Luca Bucchini, ESSNA Vice-Chair and Managing Director of Hylobathes Consulting. The expert panel of speakers will discuss the challenges the wider sport industry has been facing as a result of the coronavirus outbreak and the measures that have been put in place for the recovery phase, as well as looking at various recommendations for the recovery of the sector and exploring how to move towards a safe reopening of all sports activities.

    ESSNA launched a series of webinars on topics relevant for the sports nutrition industry in the context of COVID-19. Episode 3 of this series will take place in mid-July. Stay tuned for more details and do get in touch if you would like to contribute.

    With approximately 50 companies from across Europe, the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) acts as a forum for discussion and a vehicle for action for the sports nutrition sector by working closely with legislators, regulators and enforcement bodies to ensure that the sports nutrition products are safe, effective, easily available and transparent. ESSNA monitors the industry, reporting irresponsible companies that flout EU law and may put consumers at potential risk from dangerous products, and works to better educate the public on the responsible and safe approaches to sports nutrition.

    ‘Looking ahead: What preferred exit strategy for the sports sector in the aftermath of Covd-19?’ takes place on 25 June at 2pm BST. 

  • ESSNA supports the Food Matters Live 2020 virtual event

    ESSNA supports the Food Matters Live 2020 virtual event

    ESSNA is delighted to support the Food Matters Live 2020 virtual event, which will provide an engaging and inclusive opportunity for the global food, drink and nutraceutical community to imagine, learn, connect and explore what’s possible in truly digital experience.

    Taking place on 13 and 14 October 2020, the Food Matters Live virtual experience will provide you with an opportunity to explore the latest innovative ingredient and nutraceutical solutions, hear food and drink experts discuss the latest insights via live webcasts and Q&A sessions, and make valuable connections through the hosted buyer programme via virtual 1-2-1 meetings.

    For more information, please follow this link.

    When: 13-14 October 2020

    Where: virtual event

     

    Join the Food Matters digital community:

    Twitter: @FoodMattersLive

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/food-matters-live

  • ESSNA’s first webinar “EU vs US sports nutrition markets in the era of Covid-19” - The highlights

    ESSNA recently hosted its first webinar as part of a new series, looking at “EU vs US sports nutrition markets: How has COVID-19 impacted the sports nutrition market on both sides of the pond and how to restart?”

    With a panel of experts in active nutrition, sports journalism and endurance sports, the webinar was designed to delve into the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the sports nutrition sector in Europe and the USA, trigger discussions on what’s coming next and focus on how the sports nutrition industry will continue to thrive in the aftermath of this crisis.

    In case you missed the webinar, please find the recorded version of the webinar below, with main highlights of the first episode.

    This webinar series is part of ESSNA’s strategy to support the entire sports nutrition sector’s recovery from the Covid-19 fallout. Each webinar will feature expert speakers from the industry, as well as political institutions from across Europe and the rest of the world, who will come together to discuss a variety of topics of relevance for the sector.

    Future episodes will touch upon, amongst others, the recovery strategy for the sports nutrition sector, opportunities and challenges for the sports nutrition industry in light of coronavirus, non-compliance and products contamination, and changes in consumer behaviours.

    Our next webinar, ‘Looking ahead: What preferred exit strategy for the sports nutrition sector in the aftermath of Covid-19?’, will take place in a few weeks. Stay tuned and follow us on Twitter for updates and much more.

    If you would like further information on how to get involved with ESSNA’S webinar series, please contact [email protected].

  • Sports Nutrition Summit goes virtual

    In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the organisers of Sports Nutrition Summit Europe, longstanding partners of ESSNA, have decided to replace the physical conference, which was due to take place in Amsterdam on 7th-9th October, with a webinar taking place later in the year.

    The Summit was originally scheduled to take place in Amsterdam in October and will now take place as an online event later in the year. Dates to be confirmed.

    Click here for more information.

  • ESSNA supports Food Matters Live 2020

    ESSNA is delighted to support Food Matters Live 2020 – the only food, drink, nutraceutical industry event attracting large numbers of UK-based, as well as international, brands and manufacturers looking for new and innovative solutions.

    In 2020, Food Matters Live will take place in the prestigious convention centre at the O2 InterContinental, London on 13 – 14 October and will play host to a curated exhibition, the unrivalled education programme including a new conference, seminars, nutrition and ingredient theatres – combined with an exclusive programme of business networking events.

    For more information, please follow this link.

    When: 13-14 October 2020

    Where: The O2 Intercontinental Convention Centre, London

    Join the Food Matters digital community:

    Twitter: @FoodMattersLive

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/food-matters-live

  • International Sport & Exercise Nutrition Conference 2019

    Europe’s Premier Sport & Exercise Nutrition Conference

    Taking place on 17th-19th December 2019 at Frederick Douglass Centre Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

     

     

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    ON THE 30TH SEPTEMBER 2019

     

    CONFERENCE THEME

    The conference programme has dual Performance | Exercise & Health themes.  The world’s leading experts will give their insights into the effects of diet and exercise on health and performance.  Leading international speakers will present the latest evidence and encourage discussion and interaction.

    WHO SHOULD ATTEND

    The Conference is a high-level educational event, endorsed by BDA/SENr, for sports nutritionists, personal trainers, students and any professional interested in sports nutrition.  Delegates will gain greater knowledge and receive comprehensive tips, advice and practical help from leading CPD certificates will be issued for attendance.

    View the programme and register now: www.isenc.org/delegate-registration-form.

  • European Sports Nutrition awards launch

    European sports nutrition awards launch – ESSNawards

    The inaugural European Specialist Sports Nutrition Awards, the ESSNawards, designed to honour the best and brightest from the sports nutrition industry across Europe and celebrate the sector’s expansion and prosperity, has today launched.

    The ESSNawards, which is delivered by the Whitehouse Consultancy in partnership with the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) and is the first of its kind, gives brands, organisations and ambassadors active in the sports nutrition industry an opportunity to gain recognition for their contributions to the sector. ESSNawards has ten award categories, for which entries are open from today, into which sports nutrition companies across Europe can submit their products and campaigns. These include ‘best sports nutrition product’, ‘gamechanger’, ‘most sustainable product’, ‘most innovative product’ and many more.

    Following submissions there will be a judging and shortlisting process carried out by an independent panel of esteemed judges with diverse backgrounds from across the industry. The winners, who will be able to profile themselves as leading, responsible and forward-looking sports nutrition businesses in Europe, will be revealed at an awards ceremony set to take place on 6th December 2019 at the prestigious Kia Oval in London. The ceremony will bring together key stakeholders to network and exchange ideas about recent developments and challenges affecting the industry. Hosted by ESSNA chair Adam Carey, the event promises to be an unforgettable day for sports nutrition professionals and organisations.

    Chris Whitehouse, Chairman and Managing Director of The Whitehouse Consultancy said:

    “Having worked with the sports nutrition industry for the last 16 years and having both witnessed first-hand and been part of its unparalleled growth, we are extremely excited to be delivering the inaugural ESSNawards. This is an industry that has worked incredibly hard to get to where it is today and deserves to be given a chance to showcase its successes. We look forward to learning more about the remarkable companies who have really exemplified the industrious, innovative and entrepreneurial nature of the sports nutrition sector in Europe.”

    Dr Adam Carey, Chair of ESSNA said:

    “The sports nutrition industry has grown significantly in recent years and today the typical consumer is significantly more conscious of responsible consumption of sports nutrition products and the health benefits of physical activity and improved diets. Sports nutrition is no longer limited to athletes and bodybuilders and has become mainstream and a lifestyle choice for the average individual. For an industry that has seen so much growth, it makes perfect sense that an awards ceremony should be in place to honour its best and finest players. We are extremely excited to be working alongside The Whitehouse Consultancy to deliver this all-important framework for recognising the monumental achievements of our industry, and we very much look forward to an unforgettable day on 6th December to celebrate the excellence, innovation and originality of sports nutrition businesses.”

    Supporter and sponsorship opportunities for the ESSNawards are also available, allowing organisations to enhance their profile, communicate to their target audience and interact with sports nutrition professionals including nutritionists, journalists, practitioners and sportspeople.

    For more information about the awards ceremony and how to take part, please visit our website: www.essnawards.com.

    Important dates:

    2nd July 2019 – Launch & opening of entry submission
    12th August 2019- Deadline for early bird submissions
    9th September 2019 – Deadline for standard submissions
    14th October 2019 – Deadline judging for category shortlist
    18th October 2019 – Announcement of shortlist
    2nd December 2019 – Deadline judging for category winners
    6th December 2019 – European Specialist Sports Nutrition awards ceremony and announcement of winners

    Award categories:

    Best sports nutrition product
    Gamechanger product
    Best sports nutrition ad
    Most sustainable product
    Most innovative product
    Best ‘free from’ product
    Best targeted product – 50+

     

  • ESSNA at 2nd Nutrition in Athlete Development Summit

    ESSNA will be attending the ‘2nd Nutrition in Athlete Development Summit’ on the 21st and 22nd of March 2019, in Düsseldorf, Germany. This Summit will serve as an excellent platform for networking with sports nutrition industry professionals.

    The speakers board includes a range of presenters from different sporting backgrounds including football, rugby, golf, martial arts, cycling, ice hockey, tennis, basketball, Olympic sports and anti-doping agencies dealing with:

    • Contemporary sports nutrition strategies and performance nutrition
    • Ingestion of enriched food by a variety of supplements
    • Natural, energetic foods and substances for different sports
    • Vegan sports nutrition and supplements; other special diets
    • Dietary and recovery nutrition; nutrition periodisation
    • The diversity of sports nutrients and organic substances application
    • Regulation policy and education on nutrition, anti-doping and supplements testing
    • Recovery, weight management and hydration
    • Dietary supplements and functional foods in sport
    • Approaches to daily and training sport meals

    The event is organised by  the Vonlanthen Group of Companies. More information about the event can be found on their website or LinkedIn page.

  • ESSNA partners with ISENC 2018

    ESSNA is delighted to announce that it has formed a new partnership with the International Sport & Exercise Nutrition Conference 2018, this year taking place in Newcastle from 18-20th December. The conference is a high-level educational event targeted at sports nutritionists, personal trainers, elite athletes, and any other professional interested in sports nutrition.

    The programme, which can be accessed here, has a dual theme of Performance: Exercise & Health. The world’s leading experts will give their insights into the effects of diet and exercise on health and performance, and leading international speakers will present the latest evidence and encourage discussion and interaction.

    ESSNA will be attending to connect with targeted consumers in the context of its consumer engagement campaign – we would love your thoughts and feedback on what we’ve done so far, what we can do better, and whether you’d like to support us. So please let us know if you plan to attend by getting in touch with  m[email protected].

  • ESSNA partners with Vitafoods 2018

    ESSNA has once again partnered with Vitafoods Europe, taking place between 15-17 May in Geneva this year. Since it first took place over 20 years ago the global nutraceutical event has grown in both size and stature, and is recognised as the place for anyone who wants to do business, source new ingredients and products, learn and network in the global nutraceutical industry.

    Sports nutrition has become an increasingly important focus at Vitafoods Europe. Last year saw the debut of a dedicated Sports Nutrition Zone, which proved immensely popular.  This year, for the first time, the Zone will include a Sports Nutrition Theatre, the full programme of which can be found on the Vitafoods website.

    Terence O’Rorke, Vice-Chair of ESSNA and Regional Manager (EMEA/Asia) Certified for Sport at NSF International will present a session looking at whether standards for doping substances in sports nutrition are an opportunity or a threat for the industry, on Tuesday 15th May at 11am.

    ESSNA members get a range of discounts on sponsorship and exhibition opportunities, as well as a discount on the paid-for section of Vitafoods, the Education Programme. For more information, please contact the ESSNA secretariat directly via Mayar.Raouf’@whitehouseconsulting.co.uk.

    For further information, visit the Vitafoods Europe website.

  • Food Matters Live Industry Briefing, 24 April 2018

    The latest trends & innovations in sports nutrition

    Tuesday 24 April 2018
    3.00 pm–5.00 pm

    Dutch Embassy, London
    38 Hyde Park Gate
    London SW7 5DP
    United Kingdom

    This industry briefing is the latest in a series that focuses on innovation and industry trends in sports nutrition. ESSNA and other leading experts from Europe will offer expert advice on legislation in the sports nutrition sector, as well as an overview on how mainstreaming sports presents a commercial opportunity for both food and drink manufacturers, and ingredients companies. If you’re interested in the latest trends, insights and forecast in the sports nutrition market then this is the perfect event for you.

    To register please email: [email protected]

  • ESSNA at Nutrition in Athlete Development Summit, 1 & 2 March 2018, Madrid, Spain

    ESSNA will be officially partnering with Vonlanthen Group of Companies for their upcoming ‘Nutrition in Athlete Development Summit’ on the 1st and 2nd of March 2018 in Madrid, Spain.

    This innovative sports event will be focusing on the best practices and latest innovative approaches in sports nutrition dedicated to professional sportspeople and coaches, representatives of sport clubs and other units, sports nutrition and supplement providers, and producers.

    The practical approach is prevailing! Do not miss this opportunity to hear about nutrition guidelines from top-ranked clubs, federations, and agencies. Adding to that, hear some of the industry’s experts discuss and go in depth with their respective presentation topics.

    Key Practical Learning Points of the Summit:

    • Dietary approaches to achieve body composition goals
    • Daily food choices for an athlete
    • Nutritional Behaviours in Team Sport
    • Nutrition in professional youth and adult soccer
    • Nutrition guidelines in national team
    • Doping trap: Dietary supplements
    • Nutritional strategies for congested calendars
    • New perspectives for proteins in sports nutrition
    • Recovery and nutrition
    • Carbohydrate periodisation
    • Nutritional demands of European and domestic competition
    • The athlete development pathway from junior athlete to Olympian
    • Gastrointestinal discomfort and food intolerance in sport
    • Collagen hydrolysate
    • Supplementation and ergogenic aids
    • New dietary vitamin D recommendations

    This summit will serve as a platform for networking with an excellent line-up, encompassing different sports speakers and delegates. The speakers’ board includes a range of speakers from different sporting backgrounds including football, rugby, golf, cycling, handball, tennis, Olympic sports, universities, and anti-doping agencies. Join us at this incredible summit on the 1st and 2nd of March in Madrid!

    More information on the summit can be found on the website or LinkedIn page.

  • Global Human Nutrition & Wellness Forum 2017 - Health Food and Supplement Special

    ESSNA is delighted to announce that it will be supporting this year’s Global Human Nutrition & Wellness Forum 2017 – Health Food and Supplement Special, which is taking place on November 6-7, 2017 at Fleming’s Selection Hotel Frankfurt – City.

    With a significant increase in the world’s elderly population as well as growing consciousness of health and wellness, the global nutraceutical and functional food market has extremely positive indicators. The value of the global health food industry will reach nearly US$280 billion by 2021, a CAGR of 7.4% from 2015 through 2021. Consumers have begun to prioritize functional food and nutraceutical consumption, not only in the developed countries, but also in such emerging markets as China, ASEAN and India.

    Given this background, the Global Functional Food and Nutrient Supplement Summit 2017 will be held with the goal of educating participants with the industry’s market environment. This will enable companies to pursue optimal business strategies that reflect a deep understanding of the functional food market and the nature of product development. The summit will also provide opportunities for delegates to establish business relations and to find global partners for further collaboration.

    The forum in Frankfurt will open with coverage of regulatory developments in key jurisdictions, with testimony from policymakers in the US, Canada, EU, ASEAN, and China. Further content will detail opportunities in emerging markets, distribution channels, consumer preferences, as well as product and ingredient trends, with input from professionals across the industry.

    ESSNA Vice-Chair Mark Gilbert will be giving a keynote speech presentation ‘Overview of Sports Nutrition Market and How Brexit Will Influence this Industry in UK’, set to take place on Monday 6th November at 10.45am.

    For more information, please visit the website.

  • ESSNA at Food Matters Live 2017

    ESSNA is once again partnering with Food Matters Live , which this year is taking place between 21-23 November 2017 at the ExCeL London. ESSNA’s Vice-Chair Claudia Mucciardi will be presenting in the dedicated seminar stream focusing on ‘mainstreaming sports nutrition’ during the conference, for which more information can be found here.

    ESSNA will also host a dedicated sports nutrition pavilion to showcase the latest innovations in sports nutrition in the exhibitors section.

    For more information about the ESSNA pavilion please contact the ESSNA secretariat on [email protected] or telephone 0207 463 0698. For members interested in participating in the pavilion, please contact the secretariat or the Food Matters Live team directly via [email protected] / Tel: +44 (0) 20 3735 5960.

  • 21st International Conference on Food & Nutrition

    ESSNA is pleased to announce its official partnership with 21st International Conference on Food & Nutrition, which returns on the 25th and 26th July 2018 to the Vancouver, Canada. The Conference Focusing on the theme “Forum for Innovation in Food, Nutrition and Public Health”

    Conference Series successfully hosted the 17th International Conference on Food & Nutrition during May 22-24 2017, at Las Vegas, USA. The conference focused on the theme “Accelerating Research and Innovation in Food & Nutrition”. The conference was successful in gathering eminent speakers from various reputed organizations and their paramount talks enlightened the gathering.

    Food & Nutrition 2018 is one of the Food meetings which aims at bringing all the food technologists, food professors, young researchers, students, companies, industries under a single roof at the conference.

    This Conference will bring together practitioners, industrialists, researchers and educators from around the world who are engaged in the fields of indigenous food products, food safety, functional foods, bioactive ingredients, nutritional factors, public health, traditional and alternative medicine, dietary management . Food & Nutrition 2018 will bring together world-class professors, scientists and industrialists under one roof. Food conferences, Food meetings, Food events will highlight significant developments in research and innovations in agricultural, food, nutritional, pharmaceutical and medical technologies, with an emphasis on health and wellness.

    The event will also offer 13 panel tracks, providing you with plenty of choices where you can submit your proposal. They are Food Science, Food Technology, Food Safety & Management, Food & Beverages, Food Microbiology, Food and Economy, Nutrition, Nutraceuticals & Nutrition Supplements, Clinical Nutrition, Malnutrition & Undernutrition, Dieticians & Nutritionists, Obesity and Public Health Research.

    Take advantage of three days’ worth of intensive presentations in over 50 sessions offering a comprehensive selection of topics. You’ll learn from leading experts–and a collection of your peers. The Food & Nutrition 2018 conference program is organized across dynamic conference tracks designed to help you focus on research and issues that are most important to you.

    For more information, please visit: http://food.conferenceseries.com/

  • Nutraceuticals Europe 2018

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    ESSNA is pleased to announce that it has renewed its partnership with Nutraceuticals Europe Summit and Expo for 2018, taking place in Madrid on 14th and 15th February.

    Nutraceuticals Europe Summit & Expo is the international event for the industry of functional ingredients and novel ingredients, and the professional meeting point for producers, distributors and its customers.

    The event has two different perspectives. The first is a conference, Nutraceuticals Europe Summit, that combines the analysis of trends, scientific innovation and training, through academic content, with internationally recognised expert speakers. The second is the Nutraceuticals Europe Expo, an exhibition where manufacturers of ingredients, distributors and manufacturers of nutraceutical products meet.

    Members of ESSNA are entitled to a 20% discount on the registration fee for the conference – please contact the event coordinator, Tatiana Montes, directly via [email protected] to register.

    For more information and the conference programme, please visit the website: http://www.nutraceuticalseurope.com/.

  • 7th Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2017, 12-14 June, Amsterdam

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    Proven annual sport and active nutrition industry and networking platform.

    Target audience: Sports, Weight management, (Health) Food industry, Beverage and Bars industry.

    Set-up: Track I Business & Market, Track II Innovation, New Ingredients

    Participation: 200+ experts. Exhibition: 40 places.

    This Summit offers a great strategy & business opportunity. Join 200 other active nutrition specialists including 40 speakers. Join industry leaders, whom have signed up are from i.e.:

    Brands & Retail: The Hut Company, Supplify, Norrmejerier, Body & Fit, Glanbia/ON, Scitech, Enervit, Nutriendo, Ecoceutricals, Enervit, Gymgrossisten, Atlantic Multipower, Dawn Meats/Fori and many others.

    Ingredients: Arla, Friesland, Volac, Glanbia, Land o’lakes, Fonterra, Gelita, Rousselot, Dava Foods, Stepan, Carbery, TasteTech, Firmenich, FoodArom, Edlong, Omniactive, Lonza, Kaneka, Capsugel, Doehler, Emsland, Avebe

    Co-manufacturers: Aminolabs, Uelzena/nutrineo, Glanbia, VSI, Prinsen, Enervit, Sternlife, Atlantic Multipower.

    You can learn a lot during the Business & Strategy Track from the how retail leaders think about consumer needs, stage of the industry, growth opportunities, threats and challenges. Speakers and panel member will are a.o.: BioTech USA (Hungary), Bulk Powders (United Kingdom), Houlihan Lokey (United Kingdom), Lucozade Sport (United Kingdom), GenR8 (USA), Spoon Guru (United Kingdom), Periscopix (United Kingdom), Motivaction (Netherlands), ConversionMob (The Netherlands), Hey Nutrition (Germany), Omnimind (Netherlands), Bio-Synergy (United Kingdom), Arla (Denmark), NSF (USA).

    The Research & Innovation Track will have presentations from: KappaBio (Norway), Lucozade (United Kingdom), Maastricht University (The Netherlands), Gelita AG (Germany), Friesland Campina (The Netherlands), Liverpool John Moores University (UK), OmniActive Health Technologies (USA), Rousselot (Netherlands), Uelzena (Germany) and from the University of Bath (United Kingdom) Please enjoy reading more on the programme.

    ESSNA Vice-Chair, Suzane Leser, will be representing ESSNA and taking part in the event’s concluding panel discussion which will review outcomes of the Plenary, Track I and Track II at 13.45 on 14th June.

  • ESSNA partners with Elite Sports Expo

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    ESSNA is pleased to announce its official partnership with Elite Sports Performance & Rehabilitation Expo 2017, which returns on the 7th and 8th June 2017 to the ExCeL London in what is promised to be two world-class days of innovation, development and opportunity.

    As Europe’s leading elite sports event, the Elite Sports Expo will attract over 1,500 trade and professional visitors over its two-day run. Seminars and workshops hosted by industry leading professionals and experts will help you find the 1% difference between winning and losing, so that you/your team/your athletes can perform and recover better, faster and stronger.

    Among the 80 seminars you’ll find Leicester Tigers superstars Matt Parr and Pete Burridge. Parr will be talking about how his experience playing for Saracens, London Irish and Leicester Tigers has informed his coaching at all of these clubs and the lessons he learnt that can be of benefit to other coaches. Burridge will be talking about the importance of balancing the stressors put on aspiring players, in order to maximise performance development.

    British Rowing legend, Hannah Lawton will also be hosting two seminars at the event. The first exploring the reliability of Talent ID in predicting elite athletes, and in the second she’ll be shedding light on what she learned about the mentality of overcoming failure when her attempt to row the Atlantic in 2013 was beset by a series of problems. This year, Hannah prepares to complete the voyage with the charity group that she co-founded, Inspirational Friends. She will also be bringing the actual boat that she will row across the Atlantic this year to the Elite Sports Expo itself!

    Among the 150 top suppliers you’ll find industry giants Woodway, creator of the revolutionary Woodway treadmills and distributors of Wattbike and SciFit. Used and trusted by the NFL, NBA, Major League Baseball, and the United States Marine Corps they’re one to look out for, catch them at stand #2100.

    In addition, don’t miss the world renowned Technogym – a leader in the Fitness and Wellness solutions sector it is estimated that around 35 million people use Technogym products every day. As well as bringing some of their brand new releases and fitness tech, they’ll have top experts from their Total Wellness Solution at the show.

    You’ll also find a range of performance analysis pros including elite analytics from FirstBeat to High-Speed, Slow-Motion cameras from The Slow Motion Camera Company. And you can’t forget about top biomechanics experts Velamed and advanced clothing tech from Deko Sports, plus many many more!

    Live, interactive demos give you the chance to get stuck in and trial new development and tech from the field. Equally, with UK exclusive product launches and seminars from leading experts from the elite sports world, you can stay ahead of the game and ahead of your competition.

    Your free Elite Sports Expo ticket will also grant you entry to our adjoining shows: COPA and the European Neuro Convention. All shows are CPD accredited and offer relevant opportunities from the worlds of neuro and physical rehabilitation.

    For more information, please contact:

    Exhibiting & Sponsorship Enquiries:

    Eddy Lawrance – Event Director

    01872 218007

    Marketing & Press Enquiries:

    Kelynn Renals – Marketing Executive

    0117 929 6088

     

     

  • Vitafoods Europe and ESSNA announce official partnership

     

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    ESSNA will feature prominently at this year’s Vitafoods Europe, and has formed an official partnership with the organisers of the event.

    Vitafoods Europe, taking place between 9 and 11 May in Palexpo, Geneva is the global nutraceutical event. Since it first took place over 20 years ago it has grown in both size and stature, and is recognised as the place for anyone who wants to do business, source new ingredients and products, learn and network in the global nutraceutical industry.

    Sports nutrition has become an increasingly important focus at Vitafoods Europe. Last year saw the debut of a dedicated Sports Nutrition Zone, which proved immensely popular.  This year, for the first time, the Zone will include a Sports Nutrition Regulatory Advice Service organised in association with ESSNA – which will provide specific advice on sports nutrition supplements. Visitors to Vitafoods Europe can book an appointment for a one-on-one consultation with ESSNA now on the Vitafoods website.

    The partnership reflects the growth of sports nutrition as a category, as well as the growing demand for advice about regulation. Last year the EC decided that sports foods can be covered by General Foods Law provisions and that there was no need for specific EU sports nutrition regulation.  Dr Adam Carey, Chair of the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance, will be examining the implications of that decision in a panel discussion on Vitafoods Centre Stage titled ‘A New Era of Innovation in Sports Nutrition’.

    Additionally, Stuart Shotton, Vice chair of ESSNA and Head of Nutrition and Regulatory Affairs at MyProtein, will present a session explaining how the EC’s report will affect nutrition businesses. He will explain the actions ESSNA took to guide EU-decision-makers along this long – and often winding – road, as well as looking ahead to what’s next for the sports nutrition industry.

    Visitors to Vitafoods Europe will also find a wealth of other information in the Sports Nutrition Zone. There will be opportunities to talk to experts, a Sampling Bar, Product Showcases, Infographics and iPad presentations.

    ESSNA members get a range of discounts on sponsorship and exhibition opportunities, as well as a discount on the paid-for section of Vitafoods, the Education Programme. For more information, please contact the ESSNA secretariat directly via Mayar.Raouf’@whitehouseconsulting.co.uk.

    For further information, visit the Vitafoods Europe website.

  • ESSNA AGM & Industry Briefing with Food Matters Live

    ESSNA will be hosting its Annual General Meeting for members on 25th January 2017. This will be followed by a networking lunch and Food Matters Live / ESSNA industry briefing, open to both ESSNA members and non-members.

    Wednesday 25th January 2017, 10am – 5pm

    Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
    38 Hyde Park Gate
    London SW7 5DP

    To register your interest, please email [email protected].

    Agenda:

    10.00am-10.30am Registration for ESSNA AGM

    10.30am-12.30pm ESSNA AGM – for members only

    12.30pm-1.30pm Lunch – open to all – and registration for the industry briefing

    1.30pm-4.00pm – Food Matters Live industry briefing

    4.00pm-5.00pm – Networking Drinks

    Speakers will include ESSNA Chair Dr Adam Carey, Dr Fernando Naclerio, Principal Lecturer in Strength Training and Sports Nutrition, Department of Life and Sports Science, University of Greenwich (UK), Neil Whippey, Co-Founder at Eat Grub Ltd and James Read, Founder at Giant Peach.

    For more information, please visit: https://www.foodmatterslive.com/about/industry-briefings/essna-industry-briefing-agm

  • ESSNA partners with Nutraceuticals Europe Summit & Expo

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    ESSNA is delighted to announce its partnership with Nutraceuticals Europe for its Summit & Expo taking place in Feria de Madrid from 22 to 23 February 2017. Nutraceuticals Europe Summit & Expo is the international event for the industry of functional ingredients and novel ingredients, and the professional meeting point for producers, distributors and its customers.

    The event has two different perspectives. The first is a conference, Nutraceuticals Europe Summit, that combines the analysis of trends, scientific innovation and training, through academic content, with internationally recognised expert speakers. The second is the Nutraceuticals Europe Expo, an exhibition where manufacturers of ingredients, distributors and manufacturers of nutraceutical products meet.

    Members of ESSNA are entitled to a 20% discount on the registration fee for the Congress – please contact the ESSNA secretariat directly via mailto:[email protected]or 0207 463 0698 for more information.

    For more information and the conference programme, please visit the website: http://www.nutraceuticalseurope.com/.

  • ESSNA Partners with Nutraingredients for Sports Nutrition Conference

    ESSNA is delighted to confirm its partnership with Nutraingredients.com for the forthcoming 2016 Sports Nutrition Conference on Innovation and Opportunity in Sports Nutrition. This will take place in Frankfurt on 28th November 2016.

    The exciting programme for this event covers multiple fields, from the cutting edge products changing performance, to the nutrients driving the sector, the marketing campaigns that matter and the regulations everyone must play by.

    The conference takes place the afternoon before the Health Ingredients Europe trade show in Frankfurt and is fully endorsed by UBM.

    Further information will be provided shortly and more details can be found at the event’s website.

  • Industry Briefing - The new laws, consumers and products driving the growth of the sports nutrition industry

    Taking place on Friday 16 September, Food Matters Live and the ESSNA will host an industry briefing in central London to discuss the rapid changes in the sports nutrition industry.

    The briefing will cover the regulatory and legislative changes in Europe that are helping the industry, the tentative moves into the mainstream that have already been seen and the opportunities that are there for businesses in the sector to make that breakthrough.

    Join us to learn about the new laws, new consumers and new products that are driving the growth of this innovative sector.

    Venue: Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, 38 Hyde Park Gate, London SW7 5DP  

    More information, including timings and speakers, will be confirmed shortly. Please check back for updates.

    To register to attend please either contact the ESSNA Secretariat via [email protected] or email [email protected].

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  • ESSNA at Food Matters Live 2016

    ESSNA is once again partnering with Food Matters Live , which this year is taking place between 22-24 November 2016 at the ExCeL London. ESSNA’s Vice-Chair Mark Gilbert will be presenting in the dedicated seminar stream focusing on ‘mainstreaming sports nutrition’ during the conference, for which more information can be found here.

    ESSNA will also host a dedicated sports nutrition pavilion to showcase the latest innovations in sports nutrition in the exhibitors section. Participants already include Future Nutrition and DCC. In addition Gelita, Cornelius and Cambridge Commodities are among other ESSNA members participating at Food Matters Live 2016.

    For more information about the ESSNA pavilion please contact the ESSNA secretariat on [email protected] or telephone 0207 463 0698. For members interested in participating in the pavilion, please contact the secretariat or the Food Matters Live team directly via Andrew Little on [email protected] or telephone 020 3735 5960.

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  • ESSNA and the European Week of Sport

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    The European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA), official partner of the European Week of Sport (7-13 September), will be running and attending a number of events to promote the week.  The Week is an initiative run by the European Commission across all 28 EU member states, and its aim is to promote sport and physical activity across the European Union.

    The European Week of Sport will include hundreds of themed events and activities, such as conferences, festivals, education days and sports tournaments, organised by public authorities, the sport movement and the private sector, among many others, to inspire the public to build an active society. ESSNA will be attending the flagship event as well as running various other projects, more details on which will be confirmed shortly.

    For more information about the European Week of Sport, please visit: http://ec.europa.eu/sport/week/

  • ESSNA partners with House of Sport

    ESSNA is delighted to announce that it is now an official partner of the House of Sport, an informal gathering of now 20 associations with an interest in sport, organised by the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI).

    ESSNA will be present at the House of Sport’s conference on 12th-13th September, to coincide with the European Week of Sport. Please click here for more information, and please note that we will continue to update the website as more details are confirmed.

  • ESSNA partners with Bridge2Food

    ESSNA has partnered with Bridge2Food for its 6th Performance and Sports Nutrition conference taking place in Amsterdam from 14-16th June 2016. ESSNA will be holding its quarterly members’ meeting at 3pm on 14th June, followed by a drinks and networking reception open to all from 6pm. ESSNA’s officers and experts will also be presenting from 13:50-15:20 on the 15th June, on ‘The Regulation of Sports Nutrition in the EU – At the Crossroads’. Speakers will include ESSNA Chair Dr Adam Carey, ESSNA Vice-Chair Suzane Leser and Dopingautoriteit representative Erik Duivan.

    For more information on the event and a full programme, please click here.

  • ESSNA at the 2nd Nutrition in Athlete Development Summit

    ESSNA is attending the ‘2nd Nutrition in Athlete Development Summit’ on the 21st and 22nd of March 2019, in Düsseldorf, Germany. This Summit will serve as an excellent platform for networking with sports nutrition industry professionals.

    The speakers board includes a range of presenters from different sporting backgrounds including football, rugby, golf, martial arts, cycling, ice hockey, tennis, basketball, Olympic sports and anti-doping agencies dealing with:

    • Contemporary sports nutrition strategies and performance nutrition
    • Ingestion of enriched food by a variety of supplements
    • Natural, energetic foods and substances for different sports
    • Vegan sports nutrition and supplements; other special diets
    • Dietary and recovery nutrition; nutrition periodisation
    • The diversity of sports nutrients and organic substances application
    • Regulation policy and education on nutrition, anti-doping and supplements testing
    • Recovery, weight management and hydration
    • Dietary supplements and functional foods in sport
    • Approaches to daily and training sport meals

    The event is organised by  the Vonlanthen Group of Companies. More information about the event can be found on their website or LinkedIn page.