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The Growth Asia Summit returns for 2026, following its biggest ever edition in 2025, to once again explore the very latest market opportunities that have developed over the previous 12 months in the region that is driving the growth of the global food, beverage and nutrition industries in Asia!
\nThe Summit will take place at Singapore’s iconic Marina Bay Sands venue, at the heart of the thriving city state.<\/p>\n

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With demand for protein and healthier product innovation rapidly on the rise in Asia, top brands will discuss these topics in detail at this year\u2019s Growth Asia Summit <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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One of the world\u2019s most-recognised dairy protein brands Bel Group will be speaking on its work with not only dairy but also healthy snacking innovation, tying in closely with rising global focus on these two areas.<\/p>\n

Bel\u2019s Chief Strategy Officer – Asia David Naidu will be discussing how the firm is transforming to focus on snack products that are nutritionally dense yet still delicious.<\/p>\n

In addition, Calbee will be speaking about granola in its presentation, focusing on \u2018Advancing Wellbeing Through Food: Calbee\u2019s Body Granola Service\u2019.<\/p>\n

Calbee Chief Technology Officer and Managing Executive Officer for New Business Advancement Division will share more on the firm\u2019s personalized food service providing granolas optimized for individuals based on gut microbiome test results, dubbed Body Granola.<\/p>\n

The three-day summit takes place on July 8 to 10 at Singapore\u2019s Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre and this spotlight on Protein and Healthy Product Innovation will take place on Day Two of the event. <\/p>\n

Other speakers presenting at this summit include Meiyuan Feng, PepsiCo associate director, life sciences who will be speaking on new scientific data from studies done on fermented oats, in her presentation \u2018The Development and Benefits of Fermented Oats as a Novel Postbiotic Solution\u2019.<\/p>\n

We will also hear from Yili Assistant President Dr Ignatius Szeto who will be looking at the role of dairy in the healthy ageing process, via his talk \u2018Healthy Ageing with Dairy: Targeted nutritional solutions based on science and technology\u2019. <\/b><\/p>\n

Apart from Protein and Healthier Product Innovation, we will also dive in-depth into Infant and Childhood Nutrition, Maternal and Women\u2019s Health, Active Nutrition, Weight Management and Metabolic Health and Healthy Ageing and Healthspan Advances. <\/p>\n

This year will also feature a Start-Up Showcase on day one, spotlighting some of the most exciting emerging entrepreneurs from across the region and their innovations.<\/p>\n

Download the updated Advance Programme<\/a> to see the full agenda, confirmed speakers and session topics across all three days, and be sure to book your ticket here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Confirmed speakers include:<\/p>\n