• ESSNA is delighted to partner with Food Matters

    ESSNA is excited to support the Inspiring Nutrition event organised by its partner Food Matters.

    Taking place on 14 and 15 November 2023 in London, the Inspiring Nutrition event will feature informative panel discussions as well as interactive roundtables and networking with ingredient innovators, contract manufacturers and nutraceutical businesses.

    Among other issues, the event will explore macro trends focusing on topics such as time-based eating, lifecycle nutrition and the impact of technology on optimising health and wellness.

    You can find more information on the event here

     

  • ESSNA partners with leading European trade event NutrEvent

    ESSNA is delighted to support NutrEvent, the first European partnering event dedicated to innovation in Food, Feed, Nutrition and Health. From 17th to 18th October 2023, NutrEvent returns for its 9th edition in Rennes, France.

    NutrEvent aims at identifying industrial, scientific, commercial and financial partners for innovation projects. The event gathers 650+ international actors: Food, feed, clinical nutrition, food supplement, pharmaceutical industries and distributors, innovative ingredient and process suppliers, academic institutions, technology transfer organisations, research institutes, R&D services and consulting firms and investors.

    The 2023 edition of NutrEvent features:

    A business convention with pre-qualified one-on-one meetings

    Conferences and roundtable discussions

    An exhibition area

    Start-up Slams

    You can find out more and register here.

  • ESSNA supports Sustainable Foods Summit

    ESSNA is proud to collaborate with the Sustainable Foods Summit. The European edition of the event will take place from 7th to 8th July in Amsterdam.

    The summit will feature sustainability innovations and future trends in the food industry. Topics include regenerative agriculture, plant-based foods, upcycled ingredients, sustainable proteins, plastic-free materials, pricing outlook, blockchain technology, marketing best-practices, consumer insights.

    You can register and find more information here

  • ESSNA partners with Nutrition in Athlete Development Summit

    ESSNA is delighted to support the 5th edition of Nutrition in Athlete Development Summit.

    Taking place from 8th to 9th June in Berlin, the event  facilitates cooperation among professional athletes and coaches, representatives of sports clubs and associations, sports nutrition and supplement providers, and producers.

    The attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about nutrition guidelines from top-ranked clubs, federations, and agencies and hear some of the industry’s leaders go in-depth on their expertise. This event will serve as a platform for networking with a stellar line-up encompassing different sports speakers and delegates. The speakers board includes a range of experts from different sporting backgrounds.

    You can find more information on the event here.

  • ESSNA Officer to represent ESSNA at Food Integrity

    ESSNA Officer Luca Bucchini will speak at the online trade event Food Integrity, which will take place between 21st to 25th March. More specifically, Luca will  participate in the panel discussion on “Functional food and drinks” that will take place on 24th March, from 2:15 to 3:15 pm. This session will focus on the regulatory challenges for the sector, including the issue of health claims, and will address timely questions, such as what defines a food/drink as functional.

    Food Integrity is an annual event featuring senior-level speakers from food and beverage manufacturers, retailers, ingredient suppliers, and scientists to explore the key challenges facing the global food and beverage sector. This year’s edition will cover various topics, including novel foods, traceability, and food innovation.

  • ESSNA will discuss the impact of front-of-pack nutrition labelling for sports nutrition at FI-Europe

    On 24th November, at 12:00 pm CET, ESSNA Vice Chair Claudia Mucciardi will be speaking at FI Europe, a leading online event for the food and drink industry.

    At the event’s panel discussion on the role of reformulation in sustainability and health, Claudia will discuss the EU’s decision to introduce mandatory Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labelling (FOPNL) obligations as well as the Nutri-score labelling system and will explain the implications of FOPNL for the sports nutrition products’ reformulation.

    You can register here and find more information here

  • ESSNA collaborates with ISENC 2021

    ESSNA is excited to partner with the International Sport and Exercise Nutrition Conference 2021 (ISENC).

    The Conference is a high-level educational event, endorsed by BDA, SENr and AfN, 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 global experts. The delegate registration is available here. The programme can be found here and the list of speakers here

  • ESSNA partners with Sports Tomorrow Congress

    ESSNA is delighted to support Sports Tomorrow Congress, organized by Barca Innovation Hub (BIHub) and taking place from 8th to 12th November. The congress consists of 9 tracks exploring in depth key topics in the sports industry, including the “Business”, “Nutrition and Performance” sessions as well as the “Gastrosport” programme which combines the topics of sports nutrition and gastronomy.

    The event will be “hybrid”, providing both a once in a lifetime onsite experience at Camp Nou as well as the inclusive option to attend virtually. You can find more information here.

  • ESSNA Regulatory Conference

    The European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA), the trade body for sports and active nutrition in Europe, has announced its newest event “Sports and active nutrition policy and regulation – Status, challenges and opportunities for the future”, the only European online conference dedicated to discussing the policy and regulatory changes affecting the sports and active nutrition sector.  

    The virtual event will take place on 21st September and will feature expert speakers including nutritionists, academics, regulatory experts and policymakers, such as Professor of Nutritional Physiology, Dr Ben Wall; Member of the European Parliament Alessandra Moretti; and Director Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, Food Supplements Europe, Patrick Coppens, among other sector and political leaders. Experts will discuss how to shape future legislation that may affect the sports and active nutrition industry and the intersection between science, regulation and education.  

    In addition to virtual networking opportunities, themes will include: 

    • Nutrient profiles and front-of-pack nutrition labelling: What is the impact on the sports and active nutrition?
    • Food composition: Maximum Permitted Levels for vitamins and minerals and significant amount: how to translate the specificities of the sports nutrition sector into the legislation
    • Communicating the benefits of sports nutrition, why is achieving health and nutrition claims so hard? 

    Online registration for the event can be found here.

    ESSNA’s full announcement can be found .

  • ESSNA partners with Sustainable Foods Summit

    ESSNA is delighted to partner with the Sustainable Foods Summit.  The 12th European edition will be hosted on a dedicated online platform. This new edition will showcase major sustainability developments & innovations in the food industry. Topics on the summit agenda include COVID-19 impacts, plant-based proteins, sustainable packaging, food diversity, regenerative agriculture, sustainable ingredients, ethical supply chains, retailing best-practices, and consumer insights.

    Find out more and register here.

    The 2021 Sustainable Food Awards will be co-hosted alongside the summit. Organised by Ecovia Intelligence (formerly Organic Monitor), the Sustainable Foods Summit is an international series of summits that focuses on the leading issues the food industry faces concerning sustainability and eco-labels, such as Organic, Fair Trade, Rainforest Alliance, etc. Other editions in this international edition will be hosted in Latin America (22-25 Nov 2021), North America (19-20 Jan 2022), and the Asia-Pacific (5-6 Sep 2022). More details.

  • ESSNA supports Food Matters Live 2021

    ESSNA is delighted to announce its partnership with Food Matters Live 2021.

     

     

    Food Matters Live continues to be an ever-growing global community of people working in sustainable food innovation, nutrition, and health.

    Running three times a year, Food Matters Live events provide information and insights through an unrivalled education programme, combined with a unique platform to connect international ingredient innovators with innovation teams from across the UK. Discover innovative NPD solutions, connect with your peers, and gain rich and reliable data from experts within your industry at the next live digital event: 16 – 17 November 2021.

    Plus, be a part of the Future Ingredients Competition 2021, recognising the most pioneering ingredients of the year with winners announced at the event in November.

    You can find more information at www.foodmatterslive.com.

  • ESSNawards 2020 - Tickets available now!

    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.

  • ISENC - Europe's Sport & Exercise Nutrition Conference goes Virtual!

    The virtual conference programme has 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.

    The Conference is a high-level educational event, endorsed by BDA, SENr and AfN, 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 global experts.

    ESSNA if an official partner of ISENC 2020.

    Register here.

  • Introducing new virtual event Fi Europe CONNECT

    Following discussions with key partners and industry stakeholders, the Fi Europe co-located with Hi Europein-person event will transition to virtual, and the in-person event will return 30 November – 2 December 2021 in Messe Frankfurt, Germany.

    Responding to the need to connect + collaborate in today’s F&B industry, Fi Europe is excited to present you with Fi Europe CONNECT, a virtual event designed to give you access to the global F&B ingredients industry, tools and collaboration opportunities you require to meet your business objectives.

    Taking place from 23 November – 4 December 2020, this virtual event will shape the future of the F&B industry. Stay updated on F&B industry trends through 100+ on-demand and 16+ expert sessions and use our data-driven matchmaking service to find the most relevant buyers for your products and solutions.

    For more information click here.

     

  • The defining awards ceremony of the sports nutrition industry returns: ESSNawards 2020

    Today marks the launch of the second ESSNawards, following a hugely successful and well-attended inaugural awards ceremony, where the biggest and best from the sports nutrition industry across Europe gathered to celebrate the sector’s expansion and prosperity.

    Last year, over a hundred attendees, from fifteen different countries across the world, came together to celebrate twelve winners, beating over forty other sports nutrition brands who entered into the awards. This year, the ceremony will take place on Thursday 10 December in an exciting new venue and location: a global epicentre of prestigious sporting events, the Stade de France.

    Delivered by the Whitehouse Consultancy in partnership with ESSNA – a forum for discussion and a vehicle for action for the sports nutrition sector – the ESSNawards gives brands, organisations and ambassadors in the sports nutrition industry an opportunity to gain recognition for their impressive contributions to the sector. This year, four new categories have been added, including best protein bar, best energy drink and sports nutrition in lockdown, as well as a new cohort of judges, competitions, and sponsors.  A full list of categories can be found here and entry information can be found here.

    Given the ongoing pandemic and its implications on large events and travel, ESSNA will make a decision regarding whether the awards are to be held as a virtual event in July. For more information about the awards ceremony and how you can get involved, please visit www.essnawards.com.

    Supporting the ESSNawards provides businesses with the opportunity to enhance its profile, communicate to its target audience and interact with sports nutrition professionals including nutritionists, journalists, practitioners, and sportspeople. Contact the Whitehouse Consultancy directly for details about sponsorship.

  • ESSNA launches second webinar on Covid-19 exit strategies for the 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’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 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 Europe 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 opens up virtual members' meeting to foster industry discussions amid Covid-19

    The European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) is opening the doors to its virtual members meeting, and ‘inviting contributions from the entire industry on priorities for sports nutrition amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Register here.

    All businesses in the sports nutrition industry are welcome and encouraged to bring a guest from their industry contacts. The free to attend meeting is taking place on May 18, 2020 from 14:00 – 17:00 CET via Zoom and Hopin.

    The aim is to offer the rest of the industry the opportunity to participate in ESSNA’s inner workings and to have an open discussion on the current situation linked to the Covid-19 global pandemic, among other topics.

    Attendees will gather insights on the current developments at the European level and will benefit from informative discussions led by experts on the topics of novel foods, food fraud and anti-doping among others.

    The meeting will be followed by an exchange of views with Luisella Ciani, Director of the European Food Forum, an independent, politically-led forum aimed to promote open dialogue on sustainable food systems. A virtual speed networking event with ESSNA’s officers, members and other attendees is also scheduled and will conclude the meeting.

    Dr Adam Carey, Chair of ESSNA said “The current Covid-19 pandemic is undoubtedly having an impact on the sports nutrition sector, and ESSNA is cooperating with European policymakers to ensure that the voice of the sports nutrition sector is heard throughout these difficult times.

    “This is an invaluable opportunity for the wider industry to take part in a dynamic and engaging discussion with other industry peers to exchange ideas and put forward suggestions on a variety of subjects important to the sector today, as well as to have a glimpse of and feed into ESSNA’s work, aims and priorities on behalf of the industry.”

    He continued, “While it is, of course, a challenge to conduct these meetings virtually, we are excited about continuing to fully adapt to the digital world and utilising technology at our disposal today to provide our members with the same engaging two-way discussions and networking opportunities as we always have. We also hope and very much look forward to welcoming some new faces at this meeting.”

    Registration can be done online. Links to the meetings will be sent to participants upon registration.

     

     

  • 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

  • ESSNA partners with Sports Nutrition Summit Europe 2019 in collaboration with NutraIngredients for the second year

     

     

    ESSNA is delighted to announce that it will be partnering with NutraIngredients to launch the Sports Nutrition Summit Europe 2019.

    The Sports Nutrition Summit aims to bridge the gaps between cutting edge science, business strategy and key regulatory developments. The three-day conference will bring together industry professionals from across the globe for insightful & in-depth discussions. This year’s summit will focus on CBD in sports nutrition and delve into the latest cutting-edge science on recovery and pain management in sports and exercise.

    Date: September 4-6, 2019

    Venue: Amsterdam Marriott Hotel

    ESSNA will also be hosting a members’ meeting on the morning of the 4th September (exact timings TBC). ESSNA members receive a discount on attendance and there are sponsorship opportunities within the congress – please get in touch with [email protected] for more information.

    For more information, please visit https://www.sportsnutritionsummit-europe.com/.

  • Innovations In Food Europe 2019

    ESSNA is delighted to announce it has partnered with Innovations in Food Europe conference 2019. ACI’s Innovations In Food Europe conference will take place in London, UK on the 23rd and 24th of October 2019.

    The conference will discuss new policies and regulations in the food industry, how to keep up with changing demands and trends, addressing opportunities in the market brought by lifestyle changes, as well as how to thrive in the industry as both a start-up, or a larger company. These are all very current topics and should be a great asset to players in the food & beverage industry.

    >> View Agenda <<

    ESSNA’s members are entitled to a discount on registration.  For more information and discount registration please contact Mayar Raouf on +44 (0)20 7463 0698 or [email protected].

  • Barcelona - a huge success!

    We would like to say a huge thank you to all of our members, speakers and guests who joined us last week in Barcelona, helping us to make our second annual members meeting of 2019 such a fantastic event.

    From insightful talks led by sports nutritionist Dr Thelma Polyviou and ESSNA Vice-Chair Luca Bucchini, to an engaging speed networking event that brought together old friends and new connections, the event was a great success. And with such glorious weather, we finished the day off with drinks on the terrace overlooking the beautiful city of Barcelona!

    If you wish to get in touch with regards to the meeting or any other query, please contact [email protected]. If you were unable to attend the meeting, we would be delighted to give you access to the presentations from our expert speakers.

    The next members meeting will be held in Amsterdam on the morning of 4 September. We will be sharing more information about this shortly.

  • ESSNA Members Meeting - 30th May, Barcelona

    We are extremely excited to present the official invitation to our second quarterly members meeting. The event, which takes place on the 30th May 2019 at the Renaissance Hotel in Barcelona, will showcase industry speakers and key political stakeholders in a members meeting that promises to be our most dynamic and engaging yet.

    As well as talks from industry-renowned speakers, the ESSNA Members Meeting will feature a speed networking event and a networking drinks reception. And for the first time in our history, all members are encouraged to bring a +1 from their industry sector.

    Follow this link to register for free now.

  • RiminiWellness 30th May- 2nd June, Expo Centre & Riviera di Rimini, Italy

    ESSNA is delighted to announce that it is partnering with RiminiWellness, event which is described as the world’s biggest gathering devoted to fitness, well-being, business, sport, physical culture, and healthy eating.

    The event which will take place between 30th May- 2nd June 2019 in Rimini (Italy), gathers together all the biggest companies in the wellness universe together under the same roof: from the makers of machines for physical activity to gyms, schools and trade associations, those who love the body, taking in spas for relaxation, rehabilitative sciences and dance, but also tourism and design.

    A unique mix of events that blend every spirit of the good life and staying in shape, a winning combination with six sections:
    • Pro.Fit, an exclusive program reserved to the professionals and the main international brands in the industry;
    • WFUN, for the active public that enthusiastically takes part in the exhibition every year
    • FoodWell Expo, dedicated to healthy eating for those on the move
    • RiminiSteel, the most heavy-duty part of RIMINIWELLNESS, hosting combat sports, martial arts, body-building, and everything to do with “physical culture”
    • Riabilitec, the section that presents every technological innovation for motor rehabilitation and re-education.
    • Pilates Junction, space entirely dedicated to the most relevant Pilates brands.
    For more information, please follow this link.

  • Food Matters Live 2019

    ESSNA is delighted to announce that it is partnering with Food Matters Live 2019, event which aims at bringing together a curated exhibition with hundreds of exhibitors and speakers, and thousands of visitors from across the global food, drink and nutraceutical industry. It is a unique event dedicated to creating cross-sector connections focused on the future of food, drink and sustainable nutrition.

    The Food Matters Live returns to ExCeL, London on 19–20 November 2019.

    Attractions this year include a Nutrition for Health & Wellbeing Seminar Stream which contains dedicated sessions about the future of sports nutrition. There is also an Innovative Ingredients Live demonstration area which looks at some of the very latest ingredients that can support new product development.
    The event runs alongside a new Global Food Matters Summit, whilst our Table Talk newsletter, with 94,000 weekly subscribers, now promotes a weekly podcast.

    www.foodmatterslive.com

    @FoodMattersLive #FoodMattersLive2019

  • The Ingredients Show, 8-10 April, Birmingham

    ESSNA is delighted to announce that it is partnering with The Ingredients following its successful launch last year. Over three days, visitors can expect to meet leading exhibitors driving innovation, hear from global industry experts and absorb the latest trends. With innovation at its heart, the second year of the show will deliver all-important advice for manufacturers, giving them the edge to stand out from the competition and deliver value to customers.

    As the market for health food continues to dominate across FMCG categories, a raft of exhibitors showcasing their nutritious credentials will lead the way to ensure visitors in the food development industry are at the forefront of this growth. The Ingredients Show will provide the latest insight into the ingredients set to meet consumer demands and offer a glimpse into upcoming key category developments.

    Alongside the opportunity to discover the latest ingredients that are sure to excite consumers, The Ingredients Show educational programme will offer lively discussions covering topics including the use of fermented foods and the microbiome, to sports performance nutrition and insects as ingredients.

    The Ingredients Show is co-located with National Convenience Show, The Forecourt Show and Farm Shop & Deli Show. Registration for any one of the events will ensure access to the other shows throughout all three days.

    Register to attend here.

  • 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.

    It’s an excellent opportunity for ESSNA to connect directly with targeted consumers to discuss its education campaign, secure new supporters and gain feedback from its target audiences. Members of the secretariat will be attending all 3 days of the conference, so do please let us know if you plan to go along.

    As it’s a first partnership, involvement for 2018 will be limited to cross-promotional activities, but we hope to grow this for the coming years to include benefits for ESSNA’s membership, should it be deemed a success. In the meantime, if members are interested in attending, please click here. If members are interested in exhibiting opportunities, please click here.

    Any other questions, please contact [email protected]

     

  • ESSNA partners with Health Ingredients Europe 2018

    ESSNA has confirmed a partnership with Health Ingredients Europe, taking place this year from 27-29th November 2018 to coincide with Health & Nutrition Week. ESSNA will be leading on an afternoon stream on sports nutrition as part of a pre-event summit, ‘Future of Nutrition Conference’ on Monday 26th November.

    The 1-day Future of Nutrition Summit will bring together independent food pioneers to explore cutting-edge innovations in nutrition that are likely to change the face of the food & beverage industry in 5+ years. Discussions will focus on future global trends in nutrition.

    The Future of Nutrition Summit will take place a day before the Hi Europe exhibition on 26 November 2018, in Frankfurt, Germany. The venue chosen to host the Summit is the Sofitel Frankfurt Opera 5* hotel located at Opernplatz 16, 60313 Frankfurt am Main, in the heart of the city and next to the Alte Oper Frankfurt.

    The programme will be announced soon and more information can be accessed here in the meantime www.healthandnutritionweek.com.

    The partnership includes a 50% discount to ESSNA members on attendance to both the Summit and the Health Ingredients Europe conference and exhibition. More information will be circulated shortly but members should get in touch with [email protected] for any questions in the meantime. ESSNA will also be hosting its fourth members’ meeting of 2018 on 27th November to coincide with the event, on which more information will also be circulated to the membership in due course.

     

  • ESSNA announces Sports Nutrition Congress 2018 in collaboration with Nutraingredients

    ESSNA is delighted to announce that it will be collaborating with William Reed Business Media and NutraIngredients to deliver a two-day conference dedicated to sports nutrition to coincide with the European Week of Sports 2018.

    The conference aims to bridge the gaps between cutting edge science, business strategy and key regulatory developments – offering a one stop shop for the latest must have insights in the worlds of sports and active nutrition.

    From insights on elite level sports nutrition for teams and individuals, to those looking to use a new wave of innovative and convenient products to get active and healthy, the congress brings together global leaders in business, regulation and academia to shine a light on the future of the industry.

    Join your peers from branding, formulation, science, marketing, regulation or market strategy for a ticket to sports nutrition success.

    Date: September 25-26, 2018
    Venue: Brussels Marriott Hotel Grand Place 

    ESSNA will also be hosting a members’ meeting on 26th September from 4-6pm. ESSNA members receive a discount on attendance and there are sponsorship opportunities within the congress – please get in touch with [email protected] for more information.

  • ESSNA partners with Nutrition in Athlete Development Summit, 1 & 2 March 2018

    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!

    ESSNA members receive a 20% discount on registration – please contact the ESSNA Secretariat via [email protected] for more information.

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

  • ESSNA partners with Nutraceuticals Europe Summit & Expo 2018

    ESSNA is delighted to announce its partnership with Nutraceuticals Europe for its Summit & Expo for the second year running, next year taking place in Feria de Madrid from 14 to 15 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 [email protected]or 0207 463 0698 for more information.

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

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  • 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.