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CONFERENCE PROGRAM
Innovative Ingredients for a Better Health
4 th October 2018, Room: D2-GF-04
Jakarta, Indonesia
Organized by:
With the growing policy pressures to address the overconsumption of sugar, rising epidemic of obesity and
non-communicable diseases (NCDs), the food industry has been working to deliver solutions through healthier
product innovation and reformulation particularly around reducing the sugar content in food and beverage products.
In the case of Low/Non-Calorie Sweeteners (LNCS), its reputation has been constantly challenged with alleged
associations of causing weight gain and some cancers, in spite of current scientific findings suggesting otherwise.
The session will address the negative narrative on LNCS and explore the barriers and opportunities tied to accelerating
product innovation and reformulation efforts to nudge healthier eating behaviours among consumers.
NOTE: This agenda is indicative of speakers both invited and to be invited and is subject to change.
13.00 - 13.30 hrs.
Registration
13.30 – 13.40 hrs.
Welcome & Introductions

Steven Bartholomeusz, Policy Director
Food Industry Asia (FIA)
13.40 – 14.00 hrs.
Understanding Low/Non- Calorie Sweeteners and its Impact to Health

Sabeerali Kunnath Naduthodi, Technical Leader (SEA, ANZ), Food Business
Cargill
14.00 – 14.20 hrs.
Evaluating the Safety of Low/Non- Calorie Sweeteners
14.20 – 14.40 hrs.
Reformulating with Low/Non- Calorie Sweeteners – Debunking the Bad Science

Sabeera Ali, Nutrition Officer
Food Industry Asia (FIA)
14.40 – 15.00 hrs.
Coffee Break
15.00 – 15.20 hrs.
Regulatory Status of Low/Non- Calorie Sweeteners in Indonesia
BPOM
15.20 – 16.00 hrs.
Panel Session:
Challenges and Opportunities in Driving Healthy Eating Behaviours in Indonesia
Panellists:
• Steven Bartholomeusz, Policy Director, Food Industry Asia (Moderator)
16.00 hrs.
Closing Remarks and Next Steps

Steven Bartholomeusz, Policy Director
Food Industry Asia (FIA)
Remarks: The Organizer reserves the right to amend the seminar program without prior notice
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