6th Nutra India Summit

EVENT REPORT
Highlights of 6th Nutra India Summit 2011 & NuFFooDS EXPO
February 15-18, 2011
India’s Flagship Nutraceutical, Functional Foods, Processed Food, Dietary
Supplements and Ingredients Show

The 6th edition of Nutra India Summit was organized by Central Food Technological
Research Institute (CFTRI), Council of Scientific Industrial Research (CSIR) and MM
Activ Sci-Tech Communications was inaugurated at the Vivanta by Taj President. The
focal theme of 6th Nutra India Summit is Innovate-Collaborate-Accelerate.

The Summit started with the traditional inaugural of lighting of the lamp by Shri. Ashok
Sinha, Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India followed
by Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Elmadfa IUNS-President, Head, Institute of Nutritional Sciences,
University of Vienna, Austria, Dr. V. Prakash, Chairman, International Advisory
Committee, 6th Nutra India Summit; Director, CFTRI, Mysore, and Mr. Jagdish
Patankar Organizing Secretary, Nutra India Summit, Managing Director, MM Activ Sci-
Tech Communications. Knowledge Partner Frost & Sullivan released a report on "An
Insight into Indian Nutraceutical Market" during the inaugural. The Conference
Commenced with the Highlight Lecture Series of Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Elmadfa IUNS-
President, Head, Institute of Nutritional Sciences, University of Vienna, Austria, Dr.
Rickey Y. Yada Professor, CRC Food Protein Structure, Scientific Director, Advanced
Foods and Materials Network Department of Food Science, University of Guelph,
Canada and Dr. Gert W. Meijer Global Vice-President Nutrition, Head Unilever Nutrition
Network, Unilever R&D. The Netherlands.

CEO SUMMIT representing the Who's Who of the Nutraceutical, Food Processing,
Pharma and Food Industry. The focal theme of the Panel Discussion was "EVOLVING
CONSUMER TRENDS ON HEALTHY LIVING: EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES FOR
THE INDUSTRY IN INDIA" This was followed by a networking dinner.

NuFFooDS Expo: B2B and B2C arm of the event was inaugurated by Mr. P.I.
Suvrathan Chairperson, Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).

• NuFFooDS, B2B platform had encouraged business meetings, tie-ups, Public

Private Partnership and Buyer & Seller meets.

• B2C brought the makers of health and food products face to face with the
influential groups like Dieticians, Nutritionists and Doctors as well as large health
conscious and upwardly mobile consumers of India.

Nutra India Summit Awards Function had gracious presence of Shri. Satej Alias
Bunty Patil, Minister of Home (Urban & Rural) Rural Development & Foods & Drugs
Administration, Govt. of Maharashtra. 6th Nutra India Summit gave away 3 prestigious
awards in various categories.
Nutra India 2011 award for Outstanding Contribution in Synergizing Science of
Ayurceuticals and its applications for Health and Wellness of Society Presented to Prof.
Bhushan Patwardhan, Director, Institute of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine

Nutra India 2011 award for Outstanding Contribution in Quality Health and Wellness
Solutions through Nutraceuticals Presented to Dr. U. Y. Rege, Food & Diary
Technologists Scientist and Consultant, Partner, Dr. Rege’s Laboratories, Goa

Nutra India 2011 International Award for Outstanding Contribution in Promoting

advancement of Nutrition and Science, Research and Development through
International Cooperation at global level for Networking Presented to Prof. Dr. Ibrahim
Elmadfa, IUNS-President, Institute of Nutritional Sciences, University of Vienna,
Vienna, Austria.

Nutra India Summit experienced amazing feedback from participants, on the relevance
of the topics, speakers, panelist and quality of the event.
Inaugural Programme

Lighting of the Nutra Jyot by

Shri. Ashok Sinha, Secretary,
Ministry of Food Processing Industries,
Government of India

Release of Report by
Frost & Sullivan, Knowledge Partners on
"An Insight into Indian Nutraceutical Market"
during the inaugural

Release of Programme Document

of 6th Nutra India Summit

Inauguration of NuFFooDS Expo

by Shri P.I. Suvrathan Chairperson,
Food Safety & Standards Authority of India
(FSSAI) and Dr. V. Prakash, Director- CFTRI
Nutra India Summit Awards Function

Gracious presence of
Shri. Satej Alias Bunty Patil
Minister of Home (Urban & Rural)
Rural Development and Foods Drugs
Administration,
Govt. of Maharashtra

6th Nutra India Summit announced three prestigious awards as mentioned

Nutra India 2011 Award for

“Outstanding Contribution in Synergizing
Science of Ayurceuticals and its
applications for Health and
Wellness of Society”
Presented to
Prof. Bhushan Patwardhan,
Director, Institute of Ayurveda and
Intergrative Medicine

Nutra India 2011 Award for

“Outstanding Contribution in Quality Health
and Wellness Solutions through
Nutraceuticals”
Presented to
Dr. U. Y. Rege,
Food & Diary Technologists Scientist and
Consultant, Partner, Dr. Rege’s Laboratories,
Goa

Nutra India 2011 International Award for

“Outstanding Contribution in Promoting
advancement of Nutrition and Science,
Research and Development through
International Cooperation at global level for
Networking”
Presented to
Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Elmadfa, IUNS-President,
Institute of Nutritional Sciences, University of
Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
Morning Mantra – Keynote Highlight lectures
The Morning Mantra- Plenary Talks was one of the major event highlights of 6th Nutra
India Summit. It received amazing response and feedback from the participants for all
sessions.

Shri P.I. Suvrathan Chairperson,

Food Safety & Standards Authority of
India (FSSAI)

Dr. Ashok D.B. Vaidya

Research Director, Kasturba Health
Society,
Medical Research Centre

Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Elmadfa

IUNS-President, Head,
Institute of Nutritional Sciences,
University of Vienna, Austria

Dr. Rickey Y. Yada

Professor, CRC Food Protein Structure,
Scientific Director, Advanced Foods and
Materials Network Department of Food
Science, University of Guelph, Canada
Dr. Gert W. Meijer
Global Vice-President Nutrition,
Head Unilever Nutrition Network,
Unilever R&D. The Netherlands

Dr. Lekh R. Juneja

Representative Director,
Executive Vice President,
Taiyo Kagaku Co., Ltd, Japan

Dr. Amit Krishna De

Executive Secretary,
Indian Science Congress Association
International Conference
Over 550 Delegates & Invitees from Leading Food / Nutrition, Processing Industries,
Pharma, R&D and Traditional Knowledge sector participated in the 3 day International
Conference addressed by over 60 national and international experts.

Some important speakers who addressed the audience at the Conference

Some of the International Speakers and Panelists addressing the Conference:

Dr. Rickey Y. Yada, Professor, CRC Food Protein Structure, Scientific Director,
Advanced Foods and Materials Network Department of Food Science, University of
Guelph, Canada

Dr. Gert W. Meijer, Global Vice-President Nutrition, Head Unilever Nutrition Network,
Unilever R&D. The Netherlands

Mr. Akkshay G. Mehta, Managing Director, Mission Vivacare Ltd.

Dr. Thanyaporn Siriwoharn, Business Development Manager, NATUREX South East

Asia/Pacific & Middle East, Thailand

Mr. Simon C. Lord, Regional Business Manager, Nutrition and Health, Cognis
Australia Pty. Ltd., Australasia

Mr. Baldur Hjaltason, Sales Director EPAX AS & Chairman of the Global Organization
for EPA and DHA Omega-3 (GOED) board of directors

Mr. Kumar C. Vasist, Group Manager, Product Development, Abbott Nutrition

Research and Development, Abbott Laboratories, Singapore

Dr. Sanjeev K. Chaudhry, Chief Executive Officer, Super Religare Laboratories Ltd.

Dr. R. Keith Randolph, Technology Strategist, Artistry & Nutrilite R&D, Access
Business Group LLC, Amway, USA

Dr. A.S. Bawa, Director, Defence Food Research Laboratory, Mysore

Mr. Rajaram Sankaran, Business Unit Head – Medical Nutrition

Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Sanjaya J. Mariwala, Managing Director, Kancor Ingredients Ltd., Managing

Director, OmniActive Health Technologies Ltd

Mr. Akkshay G. Mehta, Managing Director, Mission Vivacare Limited

Mr. William S. Pinckney, Managing Director & CEO Amway India Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.
Dr. Vilas P. Sinkar, VP R&D and Site Leader Unilever R&D
Hindustan Unilever Limited

Mr. P.I. Suvrathan, Chairperson, Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)

Dr. Stephan Heck, Director Quality Management, DSM Nutritional Products, Basel

Mr. Tim Adetona, Director, Voisin Consulting Life Sciences, USA

Ms. Michelle M. Stout, Chair, China Working Group, International Alliance of Dietary
Supplement, Associations (IADSA), CA, USA

Dr. DBA Narayana, (Retired) Director: Regulatory Affairs, Unilever Research India

Mr. Piyush Rathi, Director - Business Development, Advanced Enzyme Technologies

Ltd.

Dr. A.G. Appu Rao, Scientist ‘G’, Head, Department of Protein Chemistry &
Technology, Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore

Dr. N. Ranganathan, Senior VP (R&D) & Interim CEO, Kibow Biotech Inc., USA

Dr. Shyam Ramakrishnan, Research Fellow- New Technology, Access Business

Group, Nutrilite - R&D, CA,USA

Mr. Piyush Rathi, Director - Business Development, Advanced Enzyme Technologies

Ltd.

Dr. B. Suresh, Vice-Chancellor, JSS University, Mysore & President of Pharmacy

Council of India, New Delhi

Dr. R.B. Smarta, Managing Director, Interlink Marketing Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Rajendra Pratap Gupta, Director, The Care Continuum Alliance, USA, Director,
Disease Management Association of India

Mr. Sheldon Baker, Principal and Executive Vice President, Baker Dillon Group,
California/USA

Ms. Deepali Shukla, Associate Vice President - Marketing, Amway India Enterprises

Ms. Natasha D’Costa, Senior Research Analyst Chemicals, Material & Food Practice
Frost & Sullivan

Mr. Javonté Anyabwelé, Manager of Global External Manufacturing and Supplier

Diversity at Bausch & Lomb, USA
Dr. Lekh R. Juneja, Representative Director, Executive Vice President, Taiyo Kagaku
Co., Ltd, Japan

Mr. Chris Aiyer, Senior Business Development Manager, Dietary Supplements

Certification Programs, NSF International, USA

Dr. B.R. Lokesh, Scientist G & Head Lipid Science and Traditional Foods, Central Food
Technological Research Institute, Mysore

Mr. Rounak Shrivastava, Technical Officer – Application Research Centre

Enhance Proteins Ltd.

Ms. Soly James, Chief Dietician, S.L.Raheja Hospital, (A Fortis Associate)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sungkom Jongpiputvanich, Department of Pediatrics,

Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thailand

Dr. Renuka Jain, Chief Scientific Officer - Bionutrition and Metabolomics

Avesthagen Limited

Prof. Bhushan Patwardhan, Director, Institute of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine

Dr. Ashok D.B. Vaidya, Research Director, Kasturba Health Society, Medical Research
Centre

Dr. (Ms.) Shefaali Thanawala, Sr. Medical Advisor, Plethico Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Dr. Suman P S Khanuja, Former Director, CIMAP (CSIR), Chief Mentor & Director,
NutraHelix Biotech (P) Ltd.

Dr. Sharad Kasarle, Business Head – Nutraceuticals & Health Foods

Alkem Laboratories Ltd.

Mr. G.A. Krishna, Head, Planning, Monitoring & Coordination Department, Central
Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore

Dr. Sharad Kasarle, Business Head – Nutraceuticals & Health Foods

Alkem Laboratories Ltd.

Ms. Medha Bhaskaran, Marketing Executive – Modern Pharmaceutical Company

Dr. Amit Krishna De, Executive Secretary, Indian Science Congress Association.

Ms. Salome Benjamin, President IDA, Mumbai, Chief Medical Nutritionist & Consultant
Dietician & Bariatrician, T.N.M.C. & B.Y.L. Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai

Dr. Jagmeet Madan, Principal & Professor, Dept of Food and Nutrition, SVT College of
Home Science, SNDT Women's University,
Dr. Nupur Krishnan,Director, Corporate Health, Biologics Healthcare

Dr. (Mrs.) Jyoti D. Vora, Ph.D, FSSc,Head of Department of Biochemistry & Food
science and Quality Control, Ramnarain Ruia College

Dr. Dipak Vora, Associate Professor in Microbiology, Ramnarain Ruia College

Ms. Rini Ravindran, Lecturer, Ramnarain Ruia College

Mr. Prashant Masali, Lecturer, Ramnarain Ruia College

Ms. Vidhi Shah, Lecturer, Ramnarain Ruia College

Mr. Dhaval Patel, Lecturer, Ramnarain Ruia College

Outcomes of the Deliberations and Discussions in the Conference

The 6th Nutra India Summit acted as catalyst to initiate and decimate knowledge and
industry oriented topics with key industry trends and blazing issues been addressed in
the interest of Nutraceutical, Dietary Supplements, Food Processing, ingredients
Industry and as a marketplace for the new products and Technologies to be showcased
to this sector.

Focused Conference topics in the conference with the speakers comments :

DAY - 1 Tuesday, 15th February, 2011, Hotel Vivanta by Taj President, Mumbai

HIGHLIGHT LECTURE SERIES

Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Elmadfa
IUNS-President, Head, Institute of Nutritional Sciences, University of Vienna, Austria
Title: The paradoxon of nutritional antioxidants
Dr. Ibrahim Elmadfa said that Nutritional Antioxidants can be used as potent formulation
in prevention of non-communicable diseases. Correspondingly he analysed the
statistical data with Supplementation of Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Multivitamin
formulations but didn’t find any significant effect on prevention of Cardiovascular
diseases. He also showed that there is no preventive effect of supplemental
Antioxidants on Cancer mortality thus giving rise to a paradox whether antioxidants can
reduce cancer risk or not. His latest studies have given insight into research for
secondary compounds other than Antioxidant Vitamins which can lower risk of cancer
and cardiovascular diseases.

Dr. Rickey Y. Yada

Professor, CRC Food Protein Structure, Scientific Director, Advanced Foods and
Materials Network Department of Food Science, University of Guelph, Canada
Title: An overview of the science and technology in food and food products at the
Nanoscale level
Dr. Rickey Y. Yada gave a very detailed insight into the present and future trends
involved in Food nanotechnology. He said that use of Nanocomposites in food
packaging and food Processing can improve the quality of the product and ensure
safety of Food in a better way. He also gave a comprehensive picture about the
regulatory policies involved in Food nanotechnology and the key challenges which
needs to be addressed and troubleshoot them.

Dr. Gert W. Meijer

Global Vice-President Nutrition, Head Unilever Nutrition Network, Unilever R&D. The
Netherlands
Title: Translating New Science in to Healthy and Tasty Nutritional Products.
Dr. Gert W. Meijer gave an overview how an organization functions with respect to
consumer reach operations. He gave information about the Nutrition enhancement
programme launched by the company and also displayed a battery of Innovative health
products involved in it. He also threw light on various aspects of Company’s market
interface which can boost the Functional Foods market.

WHAT’S NEW IN NUTRA - INNOVATIONS & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT IN

NUTRACEUTICALS, DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS, INGREDIENTS, HEALTH FOODS
PART - I

Dr. Thanyaporn Siriwoharn

Business Development Manager, NATUREX South East Asia/Pacific & Middle East,
Thailand
Title: Thaumatin - Naturally Masking Bitterness
Dr. Thanyaporn Siriwoharn presented an innovative health product “Talin” which
contains thaumatin, A natural protein having wide applications in Pharmaceuticals,
Supplements and Foods & Beverages. She also gave the Detailed logistics of maximum
usage level of Thaumatin in different food products in USA, Canada and European
Union.

Mr. Simon C. Lord

Regional Business Manager, Nutrition and Health, Cognis Australia Pty. Ltd.,
Australasia
Title: Life Stages, Nutritional Needs, and Market Opportunities
Mr. Simon C. Lord gave elaborate details regarding the Nutritional needs of Omega- 3-
Fatty Acids during different stages of life. He quoted the Dosage recommendations and
health benefits of Omega-3-Fatty Acids. He gave an introduction about the various
health products under the Cognis Company which testifies its influence in reducing the
risk for cardiovascular diseases and is shown statistically with prevalence in South
Asians.

Mr. Baldur Hjaltason

Sales Director EPAX AS & Chairman of the Global Organization for EPA and DHA
Omega-3 (GOED) board of directors
Title: The Global Potential and Opportunities for the marine based Omega-3 Fatty Acids
in Health and Nutrition
Mr. Baldur Hjaltason gave us a comprehensive outlook on the leading brand EPAX. The
battery of products under EPAX are marine based purified Omega-3- Fatty acids
Supplements. He has mentioned the global market status of marine omega-3-oils and
gave insight into new sources of omega-3-fatty acids like algae oils and Genetically
modified plant seeds etc.

Mr. Kumar C. Vasist

Group Manager, Product Development, Abbott Nutrition Research and Development,
Abbott Laboratories, Singapore
Title: Development of Nutritional Products for Asia
Mr. Kumar C. Vasist gave keen observatory remarks with respect to development of
Nutritional products in Asia. He also gave details about the prototype process involved
in developing a Nutritional food product. He concluded with the complete profile of
therapeutic nutrition product which are of clinical relevance in diseases like Chronic
kidney disease, dialysis etc.

Ms. Natasha D’Costa

Senior Research Analyst Chemicals, Material & Food Practice Frost & Sullivan
Title: An insight into the Indian Nutraceutical Market
Ms. Natasha D’Costa gave a comprehensive overview of Indian Nutraceutical market
presently. She gave a brief account on Indian dietary supplements and its classification,
market dynamics and regulatory policies. She also gave an insight into functional foods
and beverages market and the key challenges faced presently. She concluded by
mentioning the future prospects which can harmonize the functional foods and
beverages market.

WHAT’S NEW IN NUTRA INNOVATIONS & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT IN

NUTRACEUTICALS, DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS, INGREDIENTS, HEALTH FOODS
PART - II

Dr. R. Keith Randolph

Technology Strategist, Artistry & Nutrilite R&D, Access Business Group LLC, Amway,
USA
Title: Modulation of Genetically Predisposed Botanical Formulation—A Nutrigenetic
Proof of Principle
Dr. R. Keith Randolph presented a novel Nutrigenetic approach for controlling
Inflammatory response which may increase the risk to heart health. He gave a layout
about the Nutrigenetic botanical formulation strategy. And proposed a Nutrigenomic
approach that can fulfill the needs of personalized Nutrition.

Dr. Anila Kumar

Defence Food Research Laboratory, Mysore
Title: Natural food ingredients as dietary supplements for health benefits
Dr. A.S. Bawa said that Natural food ingredients have negative influence on the onset of
degenerative diseases. His research work testifies that there are myriad of substances
in fruits, vegetables, spices, etcwhich are postulated to have detoxification properties.
He quotes that the enrichment of body systems with natural ingredients may correct
imbalance in Antioxidants defence and levels of Pro-oxidants
DAY - 2 Wednesday, 16th February, 2011, World Trade Centre, Mumbai
HARMONIZATION OF INTERNATIONAL & INDIAN REGULATORY FRAMEWORK -
PANEL DISCUSSION

Dr. Stephan Heck

Director Quality Management, DSM Nutritional Products, Basel
Dr. Stephan Heckpointed towards the fear in the minds of the people towards the
consumption of food.He quoted the four factors which are required as a seal for
excellence which are Quality, Reliability, Traceablity and Sustainability.He said that
choosing quality ingredients can reduce the company’s risk exposure.

Mr. Tim Adetona

Director, Voisin Consulting Life Sciences, USA
Mr. Tim Adetonasaid that Nutraceutical market holds much promise.He said that there
should be correct application of knowledge. He strongly supported that there should be
proper protocol design and study data supports.He finally concluded by saying that a
market product should be developed on the basis of expert -validated outputs.

Ms. Michelle M. Stout

Chair, China Working Group, International Alliance of Dietary Supplement Associations
(IADSA), CA, USA
Ms. Michelle M. Stoutshowed the various dimensions ofRegulatoryframework.She
highlighted the key objectives behind supplementation of diet. She showed us the
comparison of the existing ingredients and new ingredients.She detailed on the
consumption of vitamins and minerals by taking into account the Scientific risk
assessment.

NUTRIGENOMICS, PRE & PROBIOTICS, & ENZYMES

Dr. N. Ranganathan
Senior VP (R&D) & Interim CEO, Kibow Biotech Inc., USA
Title: A Novel Approach for Uremic Toxin Removal Utilizing a Probiotics Dietary
Supplement via “Enteric Dialysis™”
Dr. N. Ranganathan gave a detailed outlook on Probiotics & Prebiotics with an insight
into its tremendous influence in health benefits. He has displayed a plethora of
applications of Probiotics in Chemo/Radiation therapy. He also gave a stratified clinical
trial data of new products which is found in treating Chronic Kidney Diseases.

Dr. Shyam Ramakrishnan

Research Fellow- New Technology, Access Business Group, Nutrilite - R&D, CA, USA
Title: Development and Validation of a weight management genetic test
Dr. Shyam Ramakrishnan has presented a novel approach of development of weight
management and genetic test. He listed the candidate genes which need to be tracked
in weight management genes panel. With an aim to help and guide the patient by
providing him an optimal combination of diet and exercise to achieve personal weight
management goals. He also presented data which depicts the validation of weight
management and genetic test.

Mr. Piyush Rathi

Director - Business Development, Advanced Enzyme Technologies Ltd.
Title: Role of Enzymes In Foods And Dietary Supplements
Mr. Piyush Rathi presented role of enzymes as Dietary supplements and Functional
foods. He has given classification in terms of Digestive enzymes and metabolic
enzymes which can be used as Dietary supplements. He said that enzymes can also be
used in modifying functional foods on the basis of taste, aroma, texture etc.They are
also used in fruit processing, dairy and grain processing industries to increase yield an
quality of final product.

NUTRA MARKETS ON THE GROWTH CURVE - KEY CONSUMER DRIVERS

Mr. Rajendra Pratap Gupta

Director, The Care Continuum Alliance, USA Director, Disease Management
Association of India
Title: Innovation in OTC marketing in the emerging paradigm
Mr. Rajendra Pratap Guptaquoted that OTC and Generics are two success formulae to
improve the health of pharmaceutical companies, not just in India but across the
world.He said that OTC in pharmaceutical industry is a speedy way to grow.He gave a
comparison between the OTC market drivers in Urban India and Rural India. He taught
as to how consumer awareness is created.

Mr. Sheldon Baker

Principal and Executive Vice President, Baker Dillon Group, California/USA
Title: Brand Marketing – A Key to North American Success for Indian Companies
Mr. Sheldon Baker spoke on product importing to U.S.A. He also spoke on the brand
development and marketing and the regulatory affairs for gaining entry into the US
market. He highlighted on the Independents and Supermarkets. He concluded that we
should work with knowledgeable natural product industry consultants.

Ms. Deepali Shukla

Associate Vice President - Marketing, Amway India Enterprises
Title: Growth Drivers for Nutrition Industry
Ms. Deepali Shukla gave an overview about the logistics of Indian Nutrition market and
elaborated on the market drivers of Nutraceutical growth like consumer awareness,
globalization and changing regulatory environment. She also gave a clear picture about
the changing trends affecting lifestyles of consumers which goes parellel to the
economic growth of the country.
DAY - 3 Thursday, 17th February, 2011, World Trade Centre, Mumbai
Morning Mantra

Dr. Lekh R. Juneja

Representative Director, Executive Vice President, Taiyo Kagaku Co., Ltd, Japan
Title: Key Trends and Innovations in Nutraceuticals
Dr. Lekh R. Juneja started his talk by mentioning the potential of using eggs as
nutraceuticals. He quoted by saying that the isolated white proteins, yolk and lipids can
be converted into innovative nutraceuticals as by the law of nature they give rise to life
when eggs are incubated. He also displayed their worldwide marketed products which
provide unique amino acid, theanine and iron fortified product with more bioavailability.

OVERVIEW OF GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES (GMP)

Mr. Chris Aiyer

Senior Business Development Manager, Dietary Supplements Certification Programs,
NSF International, USA
Title: Overview of GMP Standards for Indian Industry
Mr. Chris Aiyerdefined the whole aspect of GMP and the principle behind it.He stated
that GMP applies to all dietary supplements sold and marketed. He explained the key
points on GMP’s for dietary supplements and its regulation.

QUALITY NUTRITION WITH DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS AND NUTRACEUTICALS

Mr. Rounak Shrivastava

Technical Officer – Application Research Centre Enhance Proteins Ltd.
Title: Whey Proteins - Enhance Performance
Mr. Rounak Shrivastava elaborated on the whey protein utilization and its manufacturing
process at industrial level He also enlisted the amino acids and mineral profile of whey
protein and its superiority value over other commercial protein supplements in nutrition.
He also gave a brief account on influence of whey protein in sports nutrition market and
also its use in treating diseases like cancer, cardiovascular diseases and obesity.

Ms. Soly James

Chief Dietician, S.L.Raheja Hospital, (A Fortis Associate)
Title: Advanced Clinical Immuno Nutrition & Its Application
Ms. Soly James gave a detailed account on Immunonutrition and elaborated on the key
processes involved during immune response. She also quoted that Omega-3-fatty acids
, L- Arginine and glutamine play a pivotal role in enhancing immunity. She concluded by
giving a comprehensive outlook on immuno modulating formulations which can act as
adjuvants in conventional therapies.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sungkom Jongpiputvanich

Department of Pediatrics, Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thailand
Title: Dietary Management of Medical Conditions in Infants
Dr.Sungkom Jongipiputvanich highlighted on the symptoms of milk allergy and
elaborated that Breast Milk is the best choice for it. He said that administration of amino
acids reduces allergy.Infant formula is recommended when there is a need for more
energy. Fortification of human milk is needed. Preterm should receive early nutrition
support with parenteral nutrition.

Dr. Renuka Jain

Chief Scientific Officer - Bionutrition and Metabolomics Avesthagen Limited
Title: Pioneering Approach towards Nutritional Research and Healthcare
Dr. Renuka Jain gave an insight into their new innovative bioinformatics tools like
ADePtTM, MetagridTMand Research andDevelopment model for new plant sources.
She also displayed Functional foods products like TeestarTM, CincataTMand listed its
significance along with other Avesta dietary supplements. She also elaborated on the
locations of plant exploration of different species in Karnataka.

AYURCEUTICALS - THE MARRIAGE OF TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND

MODERN SCIENCE

Dr. Ashok D.B. Vaidya

Research Director, Kasturba Health Society, Medical Research Centre
Title: Ayurceuticals: Novel Paths, Processes And Products
Dr. Ashok D.B. Vaidya gave comprehensive overview about Ayurvedic nutraceutics and
also quoted the enroute for the synthesis of ayurceuticals through Reverse nutraceutics.
He also enthralled the audience on the global opportunities of ayurceuticals by giving
various prospects of usage of Gut-Brain ayurceuticals and Ayurvedia citrus products.

Dr. (Ms.) Shefaali Thanawala

Sr. Medical Advisor, Plethico Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Title: Ayurceuticals - The Marriage of Traditional Knowledge and Modern Science -
Reestablishing the link
Dr. (Ms.) Shefaali Thanawalaelaborated each of the seven steps of marriage between
Ayurceuticals and Modern Science. She explained the importance of understanding the
language ofAyurveda.She showed that how Ayurveda is expanding its horizon beyond
the products. Finally she showed us the challenges coming ahead and the way to pave
through it.

Dr. Suman P S Khanuja

Former Director, CIMAP (CSIR), Chief Mentor & Director, NutraHelix Biotech (P) Ltd.
Title: Revisiting horticulture as health sector catalyst through fruit genomes and
metabolites expression
Dr. Suman P S Khanuja said that Functional foods used as dietary components can
provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition. He also mentioned the recent
development of new technology of designer functional foods which is put into practice
where the vegetable matrices are being impregnated with bioactives. He also presented
a potential research area of generating an interface between Biohorticulture and
Nutraagriculture. He concluded by enlisting various future prospects such as developing
an Integrative genomics approach by metabolome diversity utilization.
DIETITIANS & NUTRITIONISTS FORUM - PANEL DISCUSSION ON
“NUTRACEUTICALS AND LIFESTYLE DISEASE MANAGEMENT”

Dr. Sharad Kasarle

Business Head – Nutraceuticals & Health Foods Alkem Laboratories Ltd.
Title: “BY PASS THE BY PASS” The management of the Global Cardio Vascular Threat
by Clinically proven Medical Nutrition products & supplements.
Dr. Sharad Kasarle gave a detailed outlook on various lifestyle threats which give rise to
diabetes and heart disease. He also presented the factsheets which signifies the
relationship between diabetes and heart attack. He concluded by mentioning an
innovative way of Nutrichilation therapy for chronic heart disease patients.

Ms. Medha Bhaskaran

Marketing Executive – Modern Pharmaceutical Company
Title: Managing lifestyle related dehydration
Ms. Medha Bhaskaran gave a precise analysis of water balance in the human body.
She also gave a detailed account on the concentration of main electrolytes in the
different fluid compartments. Her main theme was to display the sodium imbalance and
the associated diseases. She concluded by displaying the water imbalance during
dehydration due to diarrhea and different adapted lifestyles.

Dr. Amit Krishna De

Executive Secretary, Indian Science Congress Association.
Title: Spices as Nutraceuticals
Dr. Amit Krishna De gave a detailed account on different health benefits of spices
translating them into nutraceuticals. He gave comprehensive details about the active
preinciples present in the traditional Indian spices. He concluded by enthralling the
usage of spices which gives potential Antioxidants, Antimicrobials and Antimutagens.

WORKSHOP FOR START-UPS AND EMERGING ENTERPRENEURS ON GMP AND

NUTRACEUTICALS AND LIFESTYLE DISEASE MANAGEMENT
Moderators:

Dr. (Mrs.) Jyoti D. Vora, Ph.D, FSSc Head of Department of Biochemistry & Food
science and Quality Control, Ramnarain Ruia College
Dr. (Mrs.) Jyoti D. Vora,said that GMP refers to the Good Manufacturing Practice
Regulations promulgated by the US Food and Drug Administration under the authority
of theFederal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.These regulations, which have the force of
law, require that manufacturers, processors, and packagers of drugs, medical devices,
some food, and blood take proactive steps to ensure that their products are safe, pure,
and effective.

Dr. Dipak Vora Associate Professor in Microbiology, Ramnarain Ruia College

Dr. Dipak Vorastarted by reviewing the status ofindustries which have implemented
TQM programs in an attempt to continuously improve the quality of processes and
products so as to reduce variations. He said that TQM implicates thequalityof the results
and the processes which is the responsibility of every individual who is involved in the
organization.
IQC: Set of procedures undertaken by the staff of facility for continuously & concurrently
assessing the designated work & the emergent results.
EQA: System of objectively assessing the performance by anoutsideagency. (generally
specializing is such assessments)

Speakers/ Panelists:

Ms. Rini Ravindran Lecturer, Ramnarain Ruia College

Ms. Rini Ravindrangave a comprehensive outlook onQuality Assurance(QA) which
consists ofplanned and systematic activities implemented to provide adequate
confidencethat an entity will fulfill requirements for Quality.

Mr. Prashant Masali Lecturer, Ramnarain Ruia College

Mr. Prashant Masaligave a detailed review on the present day FoodPackaging trends
practiced at industrial level which is a coordinated system of preparing food for
transport, distribution, storage, retailing and end use.

Ms. Vidhi Shah Lecturer, Ramnarain Ruia College

Ms. Vidhi Shahstarted by giving an overview about objectives and purposes of
documentation: She concluded by stressing the point of complete know how required by
the concerned professionals in the industry to ensure that the authorized persons have
all information necessary for release.

Mr. Dhaval Patel Lecturer, Ramnarain Ruia College

Mr. Dhaval Patel gave a brief account on the different food laws existing presently under
the legislative body and discussed the Scenario, before and after the advent of FSSAI
act. He concluded by laying forth the future tasks which needs to be considered in order
to fill the lacunae and harmonize the judiciary which regulates the Food industry sector.
BEST POSTER AWARDS

Poster Session' Walkway of Discovery'

Poster Session gave opportunity to students and senior academia to put new ideas and
talents to portrait their innovative ideas to the industry. 6th Nutra India Summit
acknowledged few Posters with the Poster Awards. They are :

Poster Awards:

Name: Ms Manjushri Gawhane

Institute: Agharkar Research Institute
Poster Title: Prebiotic Potential of Some Mangifera Indica Varieties

Name: Dr. Neelam Chaturvedi

Institute: Banasthali University
Poster Title: Phytochemicals and Nutritional Analysis and Effect of Processing on the
Cyanoglycosides Content of Bamboo Shoots ( Bambusa Vulgaris) to Assess its Utility
As Food

Name: Ms. Bhavya S. N

Institute: University of Mysore
Poster Title: Antioxidant Activity in different cereals from Corn based ready to eat
breakfast cereals

Name: Dr. Swarna Vyas

Institute: GI Surgery, Bhopal Memorial Hospital Research Centre
Poster Title: Role of Immuno- Nutrition (Alanyl- Glutamine Dipeptide) In Critically Ill
Patients

Other Poster Abstracts presented are as follows:

Poster Abstracts presented:

• Role of Immuno- Nutrition (Alanyl- Glutamine Dipeptide) In Critically Ill Patients

• Weekend TPN: An Alternative to Partial Home TPN for Short Bowel Syndrome
• Nutraceuticals for control of oral cavity pathogens
• Functional activities of some indigenous prebiotic plant materials
• Prebiotic potential of some Mangifera indica varieties
• Unconventional Greens: Analysis of nutritional and nutraceutical potential
• Antioxidant activity in different cereals from corn based ready-to-eat breakfast
cereals
• Using legume and green combinations as predictive food models t5o study the
effects of processing and storage on antioxidant components and their in vitro
bioaccessibilty
• Effect of a short term intervention with Borage flowers on selected biochemical
parameters of diabetic subjects
• Dextran Production by Lactic Acid Bacteria And Its Application In Gastronomy’
• Phytochemicals And Nutritional Analysis And Effect Of Processing On the
Cyanoglycosides Content Of Bamboo Shoots ( Bambusa vulgaris) to Assess its
utility As food
• Development of a sensory attractive and Nutraceutical enriched bar from ber(
Zizyphus mauritiana Lamk)
• Antioxidant composition of Black carrot juice extracted through enzyme assisted
processing
• Development And Nutritional Evaluation of Sports Drinks ( high carbohydrate and
Carbohydrate protein) And their Assessment on Sports Performance
• Effect of Processed Quality Protein Maize (QPM) on the Growth Of Preschool
Children
• Biochemical , Bactericidal and Organoleptic Studies of Piper nigrum ( Black
pepper)
• Antioxidant activity of Biofunctional leaf protein extract of Ipomoea aquatica
Forsk. extracted by different procedures
• Ethno - botany and nutraceutical value of Xeromphis uliginosa (Retz) Mahesh
• 5 minute ready to eat nutritious complete meal
CEO SUMMIT

CEO SUMMIT representing the Who's Who of the Nutraceutical, Pharma and Food
Industry. The focal theme of the Panel Discussion was "EVOLVING CONSUMER
TRENDS ON HEALTHY LIVING: EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE
INDUSTRY IN INDIA"

The CEO Summit was moderated by Dr. V. Prakash, FRSC, FIFT Chairman,
International Advisory Committee, 6th Nutra India Summit; Director, CFTRI, Mysore;

The Panelists were:

Mr. William S. Pinckney, Managing Director & CEO Amway India Enterprises
Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Sanjaya J. Mariwala, Managing Director, Kancor Ingredients Ltd. Managing
Director, OmniActive Health Technologies Ltd.
Mr. Akkshay G. Mehta, Managing Director, Mission Vivacare Limited.
Dr. Vilas P. Sinkar VP R&D and Site Leader Unilever R&D, Hindustan Unilever
Limited.
Mr. Manoj Shirodkar, Country Head,Forlife Trading India Pvt.Ltd.
Mr. Rajaram Sankaran, Business Unit Head - Medical Nutrition, Abbott Nutrition
International, India
Dr. Renuka Jain, Chief Scientific Officer - Bionutrition and Metabolomics,
Avesthagen Limited

FEW GLIMPSES OF CEO SUMMIT

NuFFooDS: Ingredients & Products Expo

The NuFFooDS Expo at 6th Nutra India Summit 2011, has successfully provided an
ideal opportunity to connect and trade with Nutraceutical companies, Research
Fraternity, Industry and Processing equipment manufacturers to promote their products
and services in this sector.

Over whelming response from the exhibitors and Industry leaders has proved
NuFFooDS Expo to be the great success in this edition of the Summit. Participation of
products from across spectrum with Nutraceuticals, Active Ingredients, Fortified
products, various Health Food for commercial application were showcased in the Expo.

NuFFooDS expo got good response from Health Conscious Consumers who had
amazing interactions with the participants. The Research Institutions who displayed
their cutting edge scientific research work were very well appreciated by the
Scientific Fraternity and the Industry.
Here are few Active Feedbacks from Exhibitors at NuFFooDS EXPO@6th Nutra
India Summit

"95 % + Exhibitors felt that it was an Very Good platform for networking,
showcasing latest Products & Services and meeting desired Audience".

Overall Perception of the Event

"It was an excellent interaction with perfect visitors of required profile."

NuFFooDS -The Products and Ingredients Expo had showcase of innovative
Products & Services from

• Abbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd

• Ace International
• Agilent Technologies
• Amway India Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.
• Arc Distributors
• Bhagavathi Ana Labs Limited
• Bio Nutrients (India) Pvt. Ltd.
• Care World
• Cognis
• Council Of Scientific & Industrial Research
• Defence Food Research Laboratory
• Devson Impex Pvt. Ltd.
• DSM Nutritional Products India Pvt. Ltd.
• DuCool India
• Enhance Proteins Ltd.
• Express Pharma
• Hindustan Unilever Limited
• Indian Institute Of Crop Processing Technology.
• Ingredients South Asia
• K.C. Laboratories
• K.Patel Phyto Extractions Pvt. Ltd.
• Kongposh Publications
• Naturex
• Nilsan Nishotech Systems Pvt. Ltd
• NSF International
• Nutrahelix Biotech Pvt Ltd
• Omniactive Health Technologies Ltd & Kancor Ingredient Ltd.
• Parry Nutraceuticals
• Saffron Media
• Sristi Biosciences Pvt. Ltd.
• State Of Karnataka
• Superchem Nutri Formulations
• Trade India
• Tulip Lab Pvt. Ltd.
• Udyog Pharma
• Venkatesh Natural Extracts Pvt. Ltd.
• West Coast Pharmaceutical Works Ltd.
• Yakult Danone India Pvt. Ltd.
 ACNOWLEDGEMENTS
Event CEO Summit Conference Session

Diamond Gold

Silver Conference Session

Silver Delegate Kit Knowledge