Join the 7th International Whole Grain Day celebration!
We will explore how innovation, education and policy can join forces to make whole grains fun,accessible and an everyday choice - starting with the youngest generations. You will hear frompolicymakers, public health experts, industry leaders and civil society as we discuss how tocreate a supportive environment through smart regulation, inclusive procurement practices andinnovative products.
The International Whole Grain Day is a worldwide celebration highlighting the importance of whole grains and their positive impact on our health and well-being, as well as the health of the planet. 🌾This year we will emphasise how innovation, education, and policy can make whole grains accessible and appealing for everyone – especially the younger generations – to establish healthy eating habits early on. The first panel will dive into key changes we can make for ourselves to include whole grains in our everyday diets so that we can build a stronger future for years to come. The second discussion will focus on how we can build a healthier generation from industry professionals, ensuring whole grain benefits are widely known to consumers of all ages.
Speakers
Roberto Volpe, Medical Researcher, European Heart Network
Michael Goran, Vice Chair of Research, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Aurora Perez-Cornago, Scientific Officer, Joint Research Center (European Commission) Joanne Slavin, Professor in Food Science and Nutrition, University of Minnesota
David Kamau, General Director, Fortified Wholegrain Alliance
Maria Alexandersson, Project Manager, FullkornsFrämjandet (Whole Grain Partnership) Ece Nevra Göncü, President, CEEREAL (the European Breakfast Cereal Association)
John Athanatos, Global Head of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs, Nestlé Nutrition
Rikke Ramm Eberlein, Corporate Affairs Head of CSR, Lidl Denmark
This event will be moderated by Florence Ranson.
register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4526914122443291740?source=WGI+website
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