Functional Innovation: Fuelling Healthy Longevity in Asia-Pacific

06 Nov 2025
Main Auditorium
Food-Tech
  • What health and wellbeing priorities influence F&B supporting health longevity? From gut health, immunity, mobility and cardio metabolic health to sleep and stress management, how can food and ingredient brands address consumers’ concerns throughout different life stages?
  • What ingredients are driving product development and fortification, and what innovations are emerging? What is the potential of AI-driven peptide discovery in developing new ingredients for specific health and wellbeing outcomes?
  • Do traditional ingredients and foods with intrinsic health benefits hold value for functional F&B innovation, and if so, how can they be tailored to mass production? 
  • How can industry and government ensure the affordability and accessibility of functional foods and beverages in Asia-Pacific? What public-private partnerships and collaborations are driving positive change? 
Chairperson
Adam Lyle
Adam Lyle, Executive Chairman - PADANG & CO, Singapore
Speakers
Remington Zhu
Remington Zhu, President, Asia Pacific - TATE & LYLE, China
Kok Wei Beh
Kok Wei Beh, Head of R&D, Food Southeast Asia & ANZ and Asia Pacific Indulgence Category R&D Lead - CARGILL, Singapore
Guglielmo Bonora
Guglielmo Bonora, Managing Director, Nestlé R&D Southeast Asia - NESTLÉ, Singapore