The Wellness Wave: Enhancing Health with Functional Food & Beverage Innovation

20 Mar 2026
Main Stage
Main Stage
  • With the rise of prebiotic beverages & high-protein drinks to functional snacks and impactful ingredients, how are consumer trends around gut health, longevity and mental clarity shaping product innovation?
  • Whether sleep, stress, beauty from within or focus, what are the top functional goals consumers want to address through food?
  • How are companies solving formulation challenges such as taste, stability and bioavailability as product offerings target functional elements?
  • How are AI and other technologies influencing product development and enabling precision nutrition?
Host
Thomas Grotkjær
Thomas Grotkjær, Investor, Partner - Planetary Health Investments - NOVO HOLDINGS
Speakers
Justin Whiteley
Justin Whiteley, CEO - KIOGA
Seth Crass
Seth Crass, Sr. Director Quality, R&D, Regulatory - OLIPOP
Sarah Ludmer
Sarah Ludmer, Chief Wellbeing and Sustainable Business Officer - WK KELLOGG CO
Nate Hedtke
Nate Hedtke, Executive Vice President, Demand, Growth & Innovation - AMERICAN EGG BOARD