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IFFI Event

Network meeting

15 May 2025 | 12:00 - 19:30

IFFI Event

The IFFI Event 2025 is a collaboration of de Nierstichting and IFFI addressing the need for solutions reducing sodium intake of consumers. Next to sugar the daily intake of salt is far too high (10 grams instead of the maximum 6 grams) and the negative consequences on health are far less visible for salt then for sugar. However, the rate of cardiovascular diseases increases rapidly but ‘silently’. Without consumers being aware their health is deteriorating and one cannot expect that they will change their consuming patterns. Therefore, IFFI collaborates with de Nierstichting to address this problem but also to highlight current food solutions. Retailers, food manufacturers and ingredient suppliers join forces and provide innovative solutions for sodium alternatives and together they will demonstrate their best practices.

The reduction of salt provides the food industry with a tremendous opportunity to generate value for society. When the food industry provides solutions for salt reduction, society saves an enormous amount of health care costs. The business case justifying future investments in salt reduction should be simple, however, financing the business case is rather complex. In what way can industry and society work together to break the status quo and develop a business case covering the curative and preventive costs of salt-related diseases?

Innovative solutions and best practices to reduce salt levels are presented in plenary sessions and one-to-one demo cases in the inspiring premises of the Miele Experience Center.

Thursday, 15 May 2025

Venue: Miele Experience Center, Houten

12:00 – 13:30 – Walk in and registration (including salt-conscious lunch)

13:30 – 13:45 – Opening by Dirk Lodewijk, IFFI and Tom Oostrom, Nierstichting

13:45 – 14:45 – Keynote speakers, to be announced

14:45 – 15:15 – Break

15:15 – 16:15 – Parallel sessions (duo presentations on salt reduction solutions)

16:20 – 16:55 – Plenary session (reflection and wrap up)

16:55 – 17:00 – Closing by Dirk Lodewijk, IFFI and Tom Oostrom, Nierstichting

17:00 – 18:00 – Drinks

18:00 – 20:00 – Dinner

Tom Oostrom, Directeur Nierstichting

Tom Oostrom (1964) has been Managing Director of the Dutch Kidney Foundation since 2010. He started as head of the policy section in 2005. With the motto ‘Life comes first’ the Kidney Foundation gives everything to make sure kidney patients survive ánd their quality of life improves. Tom Oostrom learned from practice: he started out as a nurse. His drive is to make a real difference for kidney patients, to help make their lives livable. This is necessary, because a renal disease is severe and makes a deep impact in someone’s life.

Martin de Borst, Nephrologhist, UMCG and Professor of Medicine, RUG

Martin de Borst is a clinical and translational scientist specializing in kidney and cardiovascular diseases. With over 20 years of experience, he leads research on early CKD detection, metabolic abnormalities, and cardiovascular risk reduction. He has published nearly 300 papers in top journals, mentored 25 PhD students, and secured over €4 million in grants. Martin’s work bridges research and clinical practice, driving advancements in nephrology and patient care.

Registration

This network meeting is for representatives of the food ingredients and manufacturing industry. They share insights and best practices within the area of salt reduction as well as creating an awareness at consumer level about salt intake.

Questions regarding this meeting? Contact Marita Mantle-Kloosterboer via marita@iffi.nu

Venue

Miele Experience Center

De Limiet 2

5131 NR  Vianen

Website Miele Experience Center Vianen

Parking

P2 is the parking space to be used for attendees of the IFFI Event. P2 is located at the Laanakkerweg, Vianen.

Details

Date:
15 May 2025
Time:
12:00 - 19:30
Event Category:

Organizer

IFFI
Phone:
+31 (6) 254 333 96
Email:
marita@iffi.nu

Venue

Miele Experience Center
De Limiet 2
Vianen, 4131 NR Netherlands
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