Conference | Soy Beverages Innovations Asia
23 & 24 September 2008, Bangkok (Thailand)
 
 
 

Soy Beverages Innovations Asia
2008 Conference

23 & 24 September 2008, Bangkok (Thailand)

dot Conference Objective   dot Associated Companies
dot Target Groups   dot Conference Venue & Hotel
dot 10 Reasons to visit   dot Sponsoring & Exhibition
dot Content & Network   dot Conference Brochure
dot Conference Programme   dot Registration

 

Conference Objective

PROSOY has been hosting Soya Drinks & Desserts conferences in Europe and Asia since 2005. With the growth of the consumption of rice and oat-based drinks & desserts, it is time to extend the scope to “dairy-free” to include these products as well. Moreover, to broaden the scope of the conference and focus more on consumers, markets and retail. The 2006 conference in Bangkok (Thailand) has proven to be a successful platform for the Asian industry to get together, which is a good reason to host in 2008 the 2nd conference. New companies have entered the market place in the recent years. What are the key success drivers in the various countries? How do key retailers look at the category opportunities? Brand leaders will share their views and opinions with the audience. Which developments in scientific research and in the health claim arena will offer new opportunities for the category?

The 2nd Soy Beverages Innovations conference will enable leaders from the soy and dairy beverages industry to explore the growth options and opportunities surrounding the increased interest in healthy snacks. It is an excellent platform for networking in and with the healthy & nutritional market industry.


Target Groups

This conference is designed for senior managers involved in or interested in gaining entry to the Soy Beverages category, including professionals involved in:
dot Retail Category Management
dot Marketing, Sales & Brand Management
dot Business Management
dot New Product Development
dot Research & Development
dot Food Engineering
dot Nutrition

Food and retail industries that can benefit from this conference include:
dot Retail and Health Food Channels
dot Dairy-free and Soyfoods Manufacturers
dot Dairy Manufacturers
dot Health-Food Companies
dot Food Ingredient Suppliers
dot Food Processing and Packaging Manufacturers

10 Reasons to Visit

dot 2nd Soy Beverages Innovations Conference in Asia
dot 15 Speakers from 9 countries will bring their international field experience
dot 15% growth globally of soy beverages
dot over 100 new products introduced in Asia in 2007
dot Learn from key category developments in Asia, Europe and the USA
dot Update on category drivers for growth
dot Overview of nutritional science developments
dot Soy and Dairy markets: differences and similarities?
dot New innovative ideas for product differentation & diversification
dot Proven strategies and tactics for marketing soy beverages


Content & Network

This conference will bring together the know-how on consumers, markets, retail channels, brands and innovations. Innovations in the field of taste, format and concept will be presented. The conference is an excellent platform for networking in and with the Soy Beverages industry.



Conference Set-up & Programme

Day 1: 23 September 2008

Strategy

What’s hot around the globe and in the Asia Pacific AP in Foods and Beverages and how is this related to consumer’s perception/concerns particularly on health - Mr. Kongkiat Phanawadee, Executive Director Client Solutions, AC Nielsen (Thailand)

The Growth and Evolution of the U.S. Soymilk Market - Mr. Peter Golbitz, Director of International Business Development SunOpta Grains and Food Group (USA)

Developments in dairy-free beverages in Europe - Mr. Gerard Klein Essink, Managing Director, PROSOY Research & Strategy (Netherlands)

Global soy bean market conditions –Mr. Timothy Loh, Director of Marketing, ASA International Marketing (Singapore)

Market & country Developments

Consumer communciation on soy and soy beverages in Malaysia – Mr. Paul Lim, Marketing & Sales Director, ACE Canning (Malaysia)

New trends and developments in Taiwan - Mrs. Sherry Hu, Tetra Pak (Taiwan)

Global product innovation in the soy category - Mr. Gerard Klein Essink, Managing Director, PROSOY Research & Strategy (Netherlands)


 Conference Dinner hosted by Soya Knowledge Centre / Tetra Pak Singapore


Day 2: 24 September 2008

Innovations

Soy-dairy combinations-meeting consumers expectations on nutrition health and taste! - Mrs. Justine Gayer, Marketing Communications Manager, Solae (Australia)

Packaging trends and developments - Speaker to be confirmed, Soya Knowledge Centre (Singapore)

New opportunities for pro-biotic soy & fruit beverages - Mr. Niklas Bjärum, Vice President Marketing & Sales, Probi AS (Sweden)

Beverages with collagen: trends & developments - Dr. Pierre-Albert Thomas, Technical Support Manager, Rousselot Asia

Healthy Weight Management Soy Beverages - Mr. John Kurstjens, Global Marketing Director, Lipid Nutrition (Netherlands)

Mineral fortification & health claims - Mrs. Simone Bouman, Market Unit Manager Food & Nutrition, PURAC Asia Pacific (Singapore)

Stability and mouthfeel in dairy-free beverages with gellan gum – Mr. Ross Clark, Research Fellow San Diego Research Labs, CP Kelco Aps (USA)
 

 

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Associated Companies



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Supporting Media Partners
 



Sponsoring & Exhibition

This highly profiled industry event provides your company with a unique opportunity to capture the interest and influence the decisions of a highly targeted audience. Capitalize on this ideal platform to market your services and form strategic relationships through networking! Limited Sponsorship and Exhibit Opportunities are available, including:
dot Distribution of Promotion Materials
dot Cocktail Reception
dot Dinner
To sponsor or exhibit at this conference, please contact PROSOY at +31 30 225 2060 or e-mail mcohen@prosoy.org

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Conference Venue & Hotel

Millennium Hilton Bangkok hotel
123 Charoennakorn Road, Klongsan
Bangkok
Thailand 10600
Tel: 66-2-442 2000
Fax: 66-2-442 2020
I: Millenium Hilton Bangkok Hotel

Towering majestically above Chao Praya River, the Millennium Hilton Bangkok hotel boasts sweeping city views. The free shuttle boat runs from the private pier to Saphan Taksin and River City every 20 minutes. Enjoy the infinity pool and beach deck, gym, sauna and jacuzzi.

Enjoy Cantonese food in Yuan, sip a cocktail on the terrace at Flow, or relax in the ThreeSixty Lounge at the Millennium Hilton Bangkok hotel.


On the river and 45 minutes drive from the airport, the Millennium Hilton Bangkok hotel has 15 meeting rooms for 20-90 with wireless access, an Executive Lounge and a business centre.

All Millennium Hilton Bangkok hotel rooms have great river views. Choose a Suite for a whirlpool bath or Executive Rooms for Executive Lounge access.

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Excellent combination with Fi Asia 2008

Combine this key conference with visiting the Fi Asia 2008 show: the most important food ingredients trade fair in Europe. The Fi Asia 2008 will take place in Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre: 24 – 26 September 2008.
Go to: Fi-Asia