15 -16 July 2021

Holiday Inn Mumbai International Airport

Presents
Sharing strategies, regulatory
updates, innovation and technological
advancements for the nutraceuticals,
functional foods, dietary supplements
and health foods industry.

www.nutritionsummitindia.com

THOUGHT LEADERS

Dr. Bhavna Dr. Chetan Dr. P. Dr. Kriti Soni Dr. Nandan Dr. Neerja Dr. Sadanand Dr. Sanjay Dr. Sornaraja Dr. Vaibhav
Sharma Mehndiratta Krishnamoorthy Head, Joshi Hajela Kulkarni Gupta Thasma Kulkarni
Head – Head of Additional Formulation Head Medical Head - Head-Medical, Principal Director - Global Chair -
Nutrition Medical Director, Development, Affairs- Science and Regulatory, Investigator Business International
Science Affairs, National Dabur Nutrition, India Regulatory Vigilance, and Scientific & Quality Life Sciences
Division, Signutra Inc, Institute Research and Emerging Affairs, Quality, Officer ‘G’, Assurance, Institute Board
ITC Ltd. (USA) of Public Foundation Markets, Yakult Danone Fresenius Epigenetics ProRelix Assembly
Cooperation Dr. Reddy’s India Pvt. Ltd. Kabi India Pvt. and Chromatin Services LLP (ILSI),
and Child Laboratories Ltd. Biology Hon.
Development Ltd. Group, CRI- Secretary -
(NIPCCD) ACTREC, Tata Health Foods
Ministry of Memorial and Dietary
Women & Child Centre Supplements
Development Association
(HADSA)

Dr. Vivek Harshpal Madhavi Manoj Singh Naaznin Pariksha Rao Purnima Thakur Ramit Gupta Sachin
Srivastav Singh Trivedi Parihar Husein Co-Founder and Faculty- Health CEO, Saxena
Vice Managing Senior Senior National Chief Nutrition & Nutrition, Ambe Head
President- Director, Associate General Executive Officer, National Phytoextracts Functional
R&D and Ambe Director– Manager Committee Lil’Goodness & Institute Pvt. Ltd. Food,
Operations, Phytoextracts Nutrition and Operations, Member, sCoolmeal of Public Marico Ltd.
Esperer Onco Pvt. Ltd. Scientific Govind Milk & Indian Cooperation
Nutrition Affairs, Milk Products Dietetic and Child
Kellogg AMEA Pvt. Ltd. Association Development
(Asia Pacific, (NIPCCD)
Middle East Ministry of
and Africa) Women & Child
Development
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 INTRODUCTION:

A study conducted jointly by Assocham and RNCOS reveals that the nutraceuticals market in India is poised to
grow to $8.5 billion by 2022 from $8.5 billion in 2015. The same study also states that India’s nutraceutical market,
which currently represents approximately two percent of the global market, is expected to account for about three
percent of the global market share by 2022.

Increasing health consciousness and improved incomes and standards of living has boosted the growth of the
nutraceuticals markets in Asia, making it one of the fastest growing segments. The Asia Pacific nutraceuticals
product market will have high growth rate based on the long histories of herbal medicine for treating disease and
maintaining health.

In its 6th year, the Nutrition Summit India is the biggest dedicated conference that provides a common platform for
the industry and other stakeholders to come together to discuss the key challenges, learn from the best practices
adopted across the continent with focus on compliance, regulatory guidelines and the latest innovations.

KEY CONFERENCE FOCUS AREAS

Label Maternal
Indian Nutritional Nutraceuticals Effects of
compliance nutrition,
nutraceuticals Therapy in in endocrine nutraceuticals
for prevention of
market outlook COVID-19 and metabolic on genetic
nutraceutical obesity and
2021 Management disorders expressions
products noncommunica-
ble diseases

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Industries: Functions:

Herbal/Nutraceutical product manufacturers Research & Development

Food & Beverages Regulatory Affairs
Functional Food & Ingredient companies QA/QC
Pharmaceutical companies Strategy
Regulators Food Safety
Food processing industries Product Development
Accreditation/Certification/Inspection Bodies Technical & Analytics
Biotechnology companies, Naturopathy Centres Nano Materials & Application Technology
Raw materials & Technology providers Food Engineering
R & D institutions Nutrition and Public health professionals
 GLIMPSES FROM PREVIOUS EDITIONS

TESTIMONIALS FROM PREVIOUS EDITIONS

Nandan Joshi, Shweta Khandelwal, Raghuram A. S. Pawan Kamra,

Head - Nutrition & Medical Affairs, Associate Professor, GM - R&D, MD,
Danone India Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) MTR Foods Nutraceutex

Wonderful conference! I heard new This summit gives an opportunity to access large body of Nice organisation Right platform for all
topics & new speakers. Good mix of evidence in form of short informative talks from experts. of summit with good kind of nutraceutical
academic & industry speakers Important to network with all kinds of valuable stakeholders speakers players

Suhas Wadwalkar, D. N. Bhise,

Director,
Ishaana Nutraceuticals
An excellent platform to interact
and learn from the experts &
leaders in the industry
Jitender Chotani, Vishwajit Karandikar,
Vice President,
General Manager, GM - Clinical Nutrition,
Sayaji Ingritech
G.S.Pharmaceuticals Fresenius Kabi
One of the best platform to
Very well covered list This is a conference dedicated to regulatory,
exchange knowledge & select
of topics & speakers manufacturers, marketers, developers etc
friends accross the globe

Pramod Pillai, Meena Sharma,

Harish Kapoor,
Marketing Director, Head - Quality Assurance (Confectionery),
General Manager,
Signutra Inc. USA DS Group
Associated Capsules
I would not like to miss even one nutrition summit. Have been I was hesitant to spare 2 days for a summit considering it’s a
Excellent information
regular in all 4 summits conducted till date. Awesome agenda usual conference but I found it very informative as an industry
was covered
and content planned. Keep it up! professional
 EXHIBITION, MEETING AND PROMOTION OPPORTUNITIES

Sponsoring or exhibiting at 6th Annual Nutrition Summit India 2021 is an excellent way to promote your business
to a highly targeted group of key decision makers from nutraceuticals, functional foods, dietary supplements
and health foods industry.

BUILD CUSTOMER LOYALTY:

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conferences shows continued SERVICES:
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efficient ways of opening up cementing your position as a products and brand by using
a window to a wide section of market leader. this conference as a launch
buyers. pad for new products or
services

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by exhibiting or taking part in the PARTNERSHIPS: existing client.
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Target your best prospects in a positive,
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WHY CHOOSE OUR EVENTS?

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clients. To find out more about how you can make the most of your participation at this event, Contact:
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Email: karan.tandon@inventicon.in
 Day 1 | 15th July 2021

08.30 Registration & Coffee  r. Bhavna Sharma, Head – Nutrition Science Division,
D
ITC Ltd.
09.20 Welcome note by Inventicon Business Intelligence
13:00 Lunch Break
09.25 Opening remarks by Chairperson
14.00 Label compliance for nutraceutical products
09.30  ey note Session: Indian nutraceuticals market outlook
K
2021 •O  bjective of labeling
•C  ontents in a nutraceutical label
• Indian nutraceuticals market segmentation by dietary • L abelling with health claims
supplements, and functional foods & beverages and
distribution channels 14.30 How CROs are adapting and upgrading to different tools
•M ajor trends and developments for smooth clinical trials conduct?
•B roadly identify opportunities for growth across the
value chain Dr. Sornaraja Thasma, Director - Business & Quality
Assurance, ProRelix Services LLP
10.10 
Session by Ambe Group
14.40 
Panel Discussion: What are the key drivers of growth in
Harshpal Singh, Managing Director, India’s nutraceuticals industry?
Ambe Phytoextracts Pvt. Ltd.
•R  egulatory framework via cross-border collaboration
10.40 Networking coffee break •R  ising patient awareness
• I ndian consumers’ increased inclination towards
11.10  anel Discussion : Nutritional Therapy in COVID-19
P health, nutrition, and wellness
Management •N  eed for stringent execution of standardized rules and
regulations
•D  ietary-related risk factors
• I nteractions between the immune system and Panelists
coronavirus Ramit Gupta, CEO,
• How nutrition can help to fight against COVID-19 Ambe Phytoextracts Pvt. Ltd.
Pandemic
15.20 Networking coffee break
Panelists:
Dr. Sadanand Kulkarni, Head-Medical, Regulatory, 15.50 Enteral Nutrition in ICU
Vigilance, Quality, Fresenius Kabi India Pvt. Ltd.
•M  etabolic derangement in ICU and need of artificial
Dr. P. Krishnamoorthy, Additional Director, nutrition support
National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child • E N and PN
Development (NIPCCD), Ministry of Women & Child • I mportance of EN in ICU
Development
Dr. Sadanand Kulkarni, Head-Medical, Regulatory,
Pariksha Rao, Co-Founder and Chief Nutrition Officer, Vigilance, Quality, Fresenius Kabi India Pvt. Ltd.
Lil’Goodness & sCoolmeal
16.20 Booming of immunity products due to the pandemic
12.00 
Partner session: How new PLM technologies facilitate
speed to market and compliance • Covid fear fuels surge in demand for immunity boosters
• I mmunity boosting food products market
12.30 Tackling malnutrition in Asia characteristics and growth opportunities
• Drivers and restraints of the market
•A
 sia has the highest prevalence and greatest numbers
of children under 5 years of age who are stunted, Dr. Kriti Soni, Head, Formulation Development,
wasted, and underweight Dabur Research Foundation
•A
 nalysis of the key drivers of malnutrition
•R
 ecommendations for areas to invest in to improve 16.50 Group photograph and end of day one
nutrition
 Day 2 | 16th July 2021

08.30 Registration & Coffee 13:00 Lunch Break

09.25 Opening remarks by chairperson 14.00 Gestational diabetes mellitus; Diagnosis & management

09.30  ole of proteins in controlling obesity and improve

R •S
 creening criteria
energy and performance •M
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•M
 NT, GI & GL
Sachin Saxena, Head Functional Food, •R
 ecommendation
Marico Ltd.
Dr. Chetan Mehndiratta, Head of Medical Affairs,
10.10 
Maternal nutrition, prevention of obesity and Signutra Inc
noncommunicable diseases
14.30 Nutrition interventions in aging and age-associated
• T he importance of maternal nutrition in the earliest disease
stages
•M  aternal nutritional status before and during •O lder adults with chronic illnesses are especially at
pregnancy risk for poor nutrition, which can happen because of
•O  verweight, obesity and co-morbidities bad eating habits, loss of appetite, and decreased
•M  aternal obesity combined with multiple micronutrient access to healthy foods because of limited mobility,
deficiency money, or time.
• Importance of good nutrition for older adults
Purnima Thakur, Faculty- Health & Nutrition, • Warning signs of malnutrition in older adults
National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child
Development (NIPCCD) Ministry of Women & Child  r. Neerja Hajela, Head - Science and Regulatory
D
Development Affairs, Yakult Danone India Pvt. Ltd.

10.50 Networking coffee break 15.00 Networking coffee break

11.20 
Pediatric nutrition; Physiological requirements at the 15.30 Effects of nutraceuticals on genetic expressions
various stages of a child’s development
•R  ecognizing the interaction of specific nutraceuticals,
•A
 llergy prevention through early nutrition with the genetic code possessed by all nucleated cells
•B
 reast milk vs formula feeding •N  utrigenomics and its impact on lifestyle associated
•M
 anagement of child and adolescent obesity metabolic diseases
•M
 anaging micronutrient deficiencies in children •N  utrient-gene interaction in life-style associate
diseases
 r. Nandan Joshi, Head Medical Affairs - Nutrition, India
D • E thical and regulatory issues
and Emerging Markets, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.
 r. Sanjay Gupta, Principal Investigator and Scientific
D
12.00  anel Discussion: Nutraceuticals in endocrine and
P Officer ‘G’, Epigenetics and Chromatin Biology Group,
metabolic disorders CRI-ACTREC, Tata Memorial Centre

•U
 se in type 2 diabetes mellitus, the metabolic 16.00 
Appropriate areas of clinical application for
syndrome, obesity, dyslipidaemia and osteoporosis personalized nutrition strategies
•R
 ole of proteins in controlling obesity and improve
energy and performance •P  otential of personalized nutrition to transform human
•M
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associated with a 2-fold risk of CVD and a 5-fold risk of • F uture innovations in personalized nutrition and health
diabetes •D  igital health technologies as a catalyst for
personalized nutrition
Panellists:
Dr. Chetan Mehndiratta, Head of Medical Affairs, 16.30 Closing remarks & end of conference
Signutra Inc

Naaznin Husein, National Executive Committee Member,

Indian Dietetic Association
 MEET OUR PRESTIGIOUS SPEAKER PANEL
Dr. Bhavna Sharma, Head – Nutrition Science
Division, ITC Ltd.
Dr. Bhavna Sharma (PhD) is the India Head-
Nutrition Science Division, at ITC Limited. She
is responsible for developing & implementing
the scientific & nutritional strategy for the
organisation. she is responsible for claim and product development along
with external scientific collaboration. Before this, she worked as Senior
Scientist - Innovation, supporting the Family Nutrition portfolio at GSK. She
was responsible for researching on newer science avenues to support the
company’s vision on leading innovation through science in the areas of
Growth in children, bone health, Cognition and energy metabolism. Before
this role she was working as Applied Nutrition Specialist at Nestlé R&D Center,
India, where she contributed in developing & generating knowledge in the
research areas of vitamin D (estimation in foods, supplementation trials etc.),
dietary intake & food consumption behavior among Indians (with a focus
on children below 12 and pregnant & lactating mothers) and developing
micronutrient fortification initiatives for various age groups, where she was
also awarded for ‘excellence in NHW leadership role’. Before Nestlé she
has also worked with General Mills Pvt ltd, as a Health Scientist. She is a
PhD in Nutrition from the University of Delhi in collaboration with INMAS
and has been working in the field of Nutrition and Public Health since the last
18 years in various roles. She has published many papers in peer-reviewed
journals and presented work in many academic forums.
Dr. Chetan Mehndiratta, Head of Medical Affairs,
Signutra Inc
Dr. Chetan Mehndiratta is currently working with
Signutra as Head Medical Affairs, established
medical department of Signutra and previously
he has worked with Nestle & Ranbaxy. He has
developed a strong relationship with National & International scientific leaders
to drive scientific information through education & awareness in ethical
way. His extensive professional journey of 14 years covers several stellar
achievements in his field of specialty like collaboration with India’s biggest
Tertiary care centre for Hospital Training Certification for “Improved Child
Health” He has identified the knowledge-practice gap and has collaborated
with scientific leaders at South Asia Region to develop 1st Recommendations
on “Nutrition in Pediatric Clinical Practice” which has been accepted for
presentation and publication in International Congress. Having completed Post
Graduate Program in Clinical Nutrition from RCP, (UK), and Women’s Health
from EBCOG (UK), has more than 20 publications in National & International
journals which include 8 publications in Medical Nutrition Therapy. He was
selected to grade International abstracts for the ISPE Conference 2013 & 2015.
His special interest includes Medical Nutrition Therapy in Diabetes, Obesity,
Critical care and Pediatric Nutrition.
Dr. Kriti Soni, Head, Formulation Development, (AFSLAB). She is a member of the Gut Microbiota and Probiotic Science
Dabur Research Foundation
Dr. Soni is Currently working as Head of
Formulation Development, Dabur Research
Foundation, Sahibabad. She has a vast experience
in developing novel drug delivery systems
which can be used for topical or oral applications. Dr.Soni has developed
several patented technologies for enhancement of topical permeation and
enhancement of oral bioavailability of drugs, herbs and phytochemicals.
Spearheading the intellectual property filing for our clients which includes
national patent applications, PCT, trademarks etc.as well as product approvals
as per FSSAI, drug and cosmetic AYUSH etc are also her responsiblity. She is
recognized by FSSAI as food safety supervisor and trainer for nutraceuticals.
She is also the lead auditor for FSMS ISO 22000 and takes care of the food
safety requirements related to products being developed and manufactured.
Her work and exepertise has lead her to delivere lectures and talks at various
national and international platforms. Apart from this, she has several national
and international publications to her credit because of her research work in the
field of nanomedicine, nanotechnology, pharmaceuticals and phytomedicine.
Dr. Nandan Joshi, Head Medical Affairs - Nutrition,
India and Emerging Markets,
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.
Dr. Nandan Joshi has overall 15 years of
experience in FMCG, Nutrition & Nutraceutical
industry. He is currently leading Medical Affairs
for Nutrition & Nutraceutical business of Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories. He is
working on developing strategic product portfolio for India & Emerging
markets, developing medico-marketing communication and claims, driving
KOL engagement, and conducting real world evidence studies. Dr. Nandan
has worked in United States and India in organizations like School of Medicine
at University of Maryland, General Mills, Danone Nutricia etc. His expertise
includes developing strategic medical affairs initiatives, conducting clinical
research, KOL management, people & project leadership etc. He has worked
across multiple therapy areas ranging from infant nutrition, advanced medical
nutrition, nutrition for healthy aging, and nutrition for hospitalized patients. He
has published several articles in international journals. He has received several
awards in his career including the Best Team Award in 2013, Best Leadership
Award in 2014, Best Product Launch award in 2019. He is a nutrition blogger
and has written several articles which are published in Times of India, Deccan
Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Hindustan Times etc. Dr. Nandan has completed his
MBBS from LT Medical College, Sion, Mumbai and Masters in Public Health
from Washington DC and MBA from Institute of Technology & Management.
Dr. Neerja Hajela, Head - Science and Regulatory
Affairs, Yakult Danone India Private Ltd.
Dr. Neerja Hajela has done her Ph. D in
Biotechnology and has a special interest in
probiotics. She is currently the Head of Science
and Regulatory Affairs at Yakult Danone India Pvt.
Ltd. She has over 16 years of experience and has worked in organizations
like Ranbaxy Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. and Biotech Consortium India Limited
(Department of Biotechnology). She is involved in the development, planning
and implementation of scientific programmes including clinical trials for the
company. She handles all the regulatory issues and ensures compliances
related to the category and individual product. She works closely with health
care professionals and scientists to advance the science, promote evidence-
based clinical use, and improve consumer understanding of probiotics. She
is associated with the Asian Federation of Societies for Lactic Acid Bacteria
Foundation (India) that aims to establish credibility for the science of intestinal
microbiota and probiotics in the country. She is a member of the scientific
committee of the Probiotic Association of India. She is also a member of the
Governing Council for ILSI-India Knowledge Center for Functional Foods, Gut
Health and Immunity (IKFHI). She has presented at International and National
conferences and has several publications in peer reviewed journals.
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Dr. P. Krishnamoorthy, Additional Director,
National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child
Development (NIPCCD), Ministry of Women &
Child Development
Dr P. Krishnamoorthy, as Additional Director of
National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child
Development (NIPCCD), under the Ministry of Women and Child Development,
Government of India is responsible for smooth functioning of tasks and for
improving the academic excellence of the Institute, which is a National-
level Research & Training Institute. Dr. P. Krishnamoorthy has Post Doctorate
in Natural Food colours from National Science Council of Taiwan, Fu Jen
University, Taipei, Taiwan and has done his PhD in Food Science and Nutrition.
He has been a Research Fellow at CFTRI Mysore. He has research papers
published in national & international journals and several documents to his
credits. He is presently overseeing NIPCCD headquarters and five regional
centres. As Head of the Department of Mother and Child, Training, and
Common Services of the Institute. He is involved in conceptualising policy,
programmes and training plans for National Level workshops, consultations,
and implementation guidelines of various schemes from time to time. As
an academician he has contributed immensely in the nutrition and health
of mother and child programme for the Institute. He has augmented e-
learning, e – archive, Nutrition Resource platform project, formulation and
implementation of guidelines for ICDS & ICPS programmes. He has been
a member of core team implementing Pradhan Mantri Matrutva Abhiyan
(PMMVY) all across India. He is also entrusted with the overall supervision of
the Child Care Centre which acts as a model Anganwadi centre for the ICDS
Training, Adolescent Child Guidance and Counselling Centre and the one year
Advanced Diploma Course on Child Guidance and Counselling. He is member
of various National and International Food scientist societies and has been
awarded and honoured by National Scientific societies and News Agencies
for his contribution in improving Nutrition and Health Education of women and
children of India.
Dr. Sadanand Kulkarni , Head-Medical, Regulatory,
Vigilance, Quality, Fresenius Kabi India Pvt. Ltd.
Dr. Sadanand Kulkarni is Head- Medical affairs,
Regulatory affairs, Vigilance and Quality- South
Asia with Fresenius Kabi since January 2019. He
is a part of leadership team for Fresenius Kabi in
South Asia. Earlier he was Head- Medical affairs for Fresenius Kabi South Asia.
Before joining industry, he was in teaching profession for 5 years. He has got
wide and varied experience of 21 years in Clinical Research- Clinical Project
Management, Medical Monitoring, Medical writing and Medical Affairs He is
recognised as a faculty in clinical nutrition and fluid management.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Principal Investigator and
Scientific Officer ‘G’, Epigenetics and Chromatin
Biology Group, CRI-ACTREC, Tata Memorial Centre
Dr. Sanjay Gupta is the head of Epigenetic and
Chromatin Biology Group at Tata Memorial
Centre, Navi Mumbai. He obtained his Ph.D.
from the Banaras Hindu University in the area of aging, chromatin biology
and gene regulation. Dr. Gupta, after his post-doctoral and DST- young
scientist fellowships, is deciphering ‘how epigenetic component, histones
and histone modifying enzymes are involved in the pathogenesis of cancer,
resistance mechanisms and DNA repair. Further, the group is understanding
the relationship of dietary factors, metabolism with epigenetic regulation. His
group is exploiting these epigenetic changes for biomarker development and
epi-drugs for their therapeutic potential. Dr Sanjay is an active contributor to
global epigenetic science and innovation.
Dr. Sornaraja Thasma, Director - Business &
Quality Assurance, ProRelix Services LLP
Dr. Sornaraja Thasma serves as Director of
Business and Quality Assurance, leading the
integrated teams within ProRelixResearch
committed to delivering exceptional clinical
development services and flexible support to Pharmaceutical/Biotech and
medical device clients. Dr. Thasma has over 2 decade of clinical research
experience both within the pharmaceutical and CRO sectors. During this time
he has worked at all levels and across operational and commercial functions
within the industry. Dr. Thasma has held roles including Global Head of the
Clinical Research Division at ProRelixResearch. Within each role he has
made significant contributions to the successful growth and development
of the company through his strategic business plans. Prior to joining
ProRelixResearch, He was heading the Business Development and Operation
in the UK based Preclinical CRO, during this time his focus changed from
purely operational activities to include strategic and corporate development
activities in preclinical invitro services for Oncology, Respiratory, Immunology
Therapeutic Areas. Before this time Dr. Thasma worked in the Clinical
Development, Project, Operations and Program management in the UK / EU
based Biotechs/ Pharma companies and Various NHS-UK hospitals. During
these position, he had worked in the discovery and development of novel
drugs for CNS/Hearing Disorders/ Immuno-Modulator Therapy and various
Immunology and Respiratory conditions. He coordinated both clinical and
preclinical efforts in the areas of Oncology, Cognitive impairment and Auditory
Disorders, directed project teams responsible for early drug development
phase (Phase I) to the end of Phase III/IV. Dr. Thasma holds Masters in Clinical
Research from London City University, an MSc in Information Management
from Alagappa University and a Bachelors in Bio-Medical Science from Dr.
M.G.R University. He has authored numerous academic publications and
written various articles on clinical research topics.
Dr. Vaibhav Kulkarni, Global Chair - International
Life Sciences Institute Board Assembly (ILSI),
Hon. Secretary - Health Foods and Dietary
Supplements Association (HADSA)
Dr. Vaibhav Kulkarni is Director Regulatory Affairs,
Abbott Nutrition International and is also a Senior
Leadership Team Member. He is a part of Abbott Regulatory Leadership Team
for Pacific Asia. He was appointed to his current role in April 2009. Previously,
he served as Head – Regulatory and Innovation and was an Executive
Committee Member for Novartis OTC Division. Prior to joining Abbott, Dr.
Kulkarni worked for various blue-chip organizations including Novartis,
Johnson and Johnson Medical, and Sanofi Aventis. He possesses a wide
range of robust experience of more than 22 years managing drug regulatory
affairs, clinical research, innovation, drug safety and pharmacovigilance. As
a steering committee member for the DCGI, he was instrumental in paving the
medical device law in India. Presently, he is the Global Chair of the board of
ILSI Assembly he is an active member of various industry bodies like FICCI, CII,
HADSA and PFNDAI. He is also on the board of Consumer Complaint Council
at Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) and the Indian affiliate of the
International Life Science Institute (ILSI). Dr. Kulkarni serves as an industry
expert on specialized nutrition and played a major role in shaping the Infant
Regulation, Nutraceutical Regulations and Food Categorization Regulation in
India. He has been named winner of the Abbott Global President Award on six
occasions and has received many other leadership awards through his career.
Dr. Kulkarni earned his master’s degree in clinical biochemistry and a Ph.D. in
medical biotechnology. He also completed professional management training
at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois and has published extensively
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Dr. Vivek Srivastav, Vice President - R&D and
Operations, Esperer Onco Nutrition
With around 14 years of experience in the
field of Alternative Medicine and Nutrition, Dr.
Srivastava worked as Director of Enteral Nutrition
Development Center (North East South East Asia)
at Fresenius Kabi. Dr. Vivek pursued his Masters in Alternative Medicine
with specialization in Herbals and Phytonutrients followed by Doctorate in
Phytonutrients and Phyto -formulations. He has harboured a deep seated
passion for Innovative research, Product development and curating pragmatic
products based on scientifically backed claims in the niche of health and
wellness with the successful commercialization of more than 75 formulations.
His expertise lies in the R&D branch in Herbals and Nutrition. He has formerly
worked at various CXO level positions with different ventures in the domain of
Ayurveda and Nutrition. However with the rise of the Conscious consumer, a
paradigmatic shift has been observed in the last decade or so. The scientific
research changed gears to holistic nutrition and Dr. Vivek joined the discourse
since its advent. With 30+ articles published, Dr. Vivek has garnered strong
assets in terms of networks, talent pool and resources in the domain of
Herbal therapy and Nutrition with his commendable contribution in Techno-
commercial sphere. As a steering member of MNI (Medical Nutrition Industry)
he is instrumental in representing the food industry to implement food
regulation and its harmonization.
Harshpal Singh, Managing Director, - 2018 (5.5 yrs) as GM – Operations. Later he got the opportunity to work
Ambe Phytoextracts Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Singh is Post Graduate in Biological Science
from Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar. He
started his career with Nutraceutical sector which
was in its infancy way back in late 90s. However he
was quick to sense the immense potential of the emerging segment and soon
established Ambe Phytoextracts Pvt. Ltd. in 2007 which has now become
a leader in the field of Standardized Botanical Extracts, Nutraceuticals and
Functional foods. He has over 25 years of experience in the field of Nutraceutical
& Botanical Extracts & has developed various business vertical in due course
of time such as, Healthcare, Personal Care, Food, Health care, AYUSH
Formulations, Organic spices & cosmetics (COSMOS). Mr. Singh’s innovative
& hands on approach towards his work brought him accomplishments in his
field of interest. His proactive approach ensures that company is always ahead
of the curve be it Product development or Technological advancement. His
leadership abilities and Organizational culture developed over the years has
made Ambe Group an Agile and Quality focussed company catering to food
and Nutritional sector Globally. His contribution towards the socio-economic
development of the areas where company operates has been well recognized.
Madhavi Trivedi, Senior Associate Director –
Nutrition and Scientific Affairs, Kellogg AMEA
(Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa)
Madhavi Trivedi is a Senior Associate Director –
Nutrition and Scientific Affairs, Kellogg AMEA
(Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa). She holds a
Master’s Degree in Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics and has a rich experience
of 34 years in the field of Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics and 22 years of
experience in Healthcare Communication. She is an elected member of the
Governing Board of PFNDAI, member of Indian Dietetic Association and
Nutrition Society of India. She is active in many Food Industry initiatives, has
led the development of Common Nutrition Criteria White Paper for Responsible
Marketing to Children and Guided Daily Amount (GDA) document on Front-of-
pack Labelling. In her present role, she leads all Nutrition initiatives for Kellogg
AMEA Emerging Markets (South East Asia, South Asia, South Africa, Middle
East, North Africa and Turkey, China) and Korea. Her work profile includes
nutrition insight and communication, nutrition marketing, nutrition compliance,
scientific research initiatives and inputs into innovation projects. One of key
initiatives under her governance has been the ‘India Breakfast Habits Study’ –
a research around the Breakfast Habits of Indians, which has translated into
the ‘Power of Breakfast’ initiative to build awareness around the importance
of breakfast amongst key stakeholders. As a part of Kellogg’s Nutrition, she
is instrumental in sharing insights, news, tools and education resources with
key stakeholders. She also contributes to editorials in the health and wellness
space and is a regular speaker at various scientific forums. Prior to joining the
company, she has been a Healthcare Communications Consultant with various
Food and Pharma companies. She has been a Lecturer in Foods, Nutrition and
Dietetics at Department of Foods and Nutrition, Nirmala Niketan for over a
decade.
Manoj Singh Parihar, Senior General Manager
Operations, Govind Milk & Milk Products Private
Limited
Manoj is a Dairy Technology graduate having 22
yrs of Industrial experience. He has worked with
Schriber Dynamix Dairies Ltd, Baramati from 1998
- 2007 (9.6 yrs). Then worked with Hatsun Agro Products Pvt, Kancheepuram
& Salem from 2008 - 2013 (5 yrs) as AGM - Operations .Then came back to
Maharashtra and worked for Prabhat Dairy Limited, Navi Mumbai from 2013
with Anik Milk And Milk Products Pvt Ltd, Indore as Industrial Director (A
subsidiary of Lactalis India Ltd) from 2018 - 2020 (1.5 yrs). Recently he returned
back to Maharashtra & working with Govind Milk And Milk Products Pvt Ltd,
Phaltan as Sr. G. M. - Operations since May 2020. Manoj had initiated milk
fortification at Prabhat Dairy at Navi Mumbai factory in 2014 with the support
of management and GAIN foundation. Also initiated at Anik Dairy Etah (UP)
factory with the help of GAIN foundation and Hexagon Nutrition. Now started
work for Milk Fortification at Govind Milk And Milk Products Pvt Ltd, Phaltan
for the benefit of their consumers at Pune & Mumbai region. Manoj strongly
believes that micronutrients supplement through milk and milk products help
people to develop their immunity, fight against disease and stay healthy rather
than taking these supplements as medicine.
Pariksha Rao, Co-Founder and Chief Nutrition
Officer, Lil’Goodness & sCoolmeal
Pariksha is an accomplished clinical nutritionist
and expert in digital wellness and patient
engagement programs with 14+years of experience
spanning pharmaceuticals, medical, technology
and research sectors. She has designed standardized Training modules,
tools for Medical officers and front line health workers for 100 districts under
NPCDCS (National Program for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes,
cardiovascular disease and stroke) Guidelines. Preferred partner of various
Key Opinion leaders, Cardiologists, Diabetologists, Endocrinologists and
general practitioners across the country. She has extensive experience
in prevention and lifestyle management of cardio-vascular disease and
diabetes; and has been an active speaker at various industry and academic
conferences. She has worked with organisations like AIIMS, Indian council
of Medical Research-New Delhi; Project HOPE and other hospitals like Sir
Ganga Ram Hospital, Max Super Specialty hospital, Manipal Hospital etc. She
is the founder of Indian Diabetes Educators group. Presently she is a member
of American Heart Association (AHA), American Diabetes Association (ADA),
Coeliac Society of India, Indian Dietetic Association and National Institute
of Nutrition. She is co-founder and chief nutrition officer at Lilgoodness &
sCoolMeal, supporting paediatric nutrition via delivering healthy nutritious
meals straight to children’s classroom.
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Naaznin Hussain, National Executive Committee
Member, Indian Dietetic Association
Naaznin Husein Is the founder of Freedom
Wellness Management. She is the immediate past
president, Indian Dietetic Association-Mumbai
Chapter and a National Executive member of the
IDA Pan India. Naaznin believes and strongly practices holistic wellness and
is chief dietitian Yoga Institute-Santacruz. Naaznin persue’s her passion for
sports and heads the INDIA RUSHSOCCER ACADEMY as a Nutritionist. She
is an Associate Professor at Mumbai University- Nirmala Niketan College
teaching specialized dietetics to students pursuing their Masters in sports
Nutrition. She is currently onboard Nutritionist and advisory board member of
corporates and with many Elite Schools of Mumbai, Nutritionist to may leading
corporate houses for corporate wellness workshops. Naaznin’s current areas
of Interest research in Lifestyle Managements. Naaznin is a proud to be the
1st Nutritionist to be on the advisory board of the Indian Navy and armed
forces. Ms Naaznin Husein has been a nutritional counsellor for famous sports
celebrities and bollywood actors and is regular columnist in newspapers, tv
shows and radio interviews. She is the trustee of the Equal Streets Movement
and Mumbai car free day promoting health, wellness, environment and open
spaces.
Purnima Thakur, Faculty- Health & Nutrition,
National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child
Development (NIPCCD) Ministry of Women &
Child Development
Purnima Thakur is currently working as research
and training faculty in National Institute of Public
Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD), Delhi headquarters under the
aegis of Ministry of Women and Child Development. She has over 10 years
of progressive work experience in public health and nutrition, monitoring &
evaluation of national and international programmes funded by Government
of India or UN Agencies. She is involved in developing projects, policies
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and programmes for women and children of India. She is currently involved
in research, monitoring, evaluation of umbrella ICDS at national level. She
has contributed in preparing and developing guidelines for nutrition and
child policy, training of trainers, syllabus and content writing for magazines,
scientific journals, facilitating counselling sessions on life skill education and
much more. She is presently incharge of e- learning projects propagated
by MWCD under Digital India Programme. She has represented as expert
panellist in SBCC model for social change for developing WASH & Nutrition
of UNICEF, round table discussion on Hunger & Malnutrition by World Vision
and in National Conference on “Strengthening Local Response Networks
CSR2 (Cross Sectoral Strategies for Disaster Risk Reduction). She is member
of Indian Public Health Association, Nutrition Society of India and academic
member in the Academic Committee of Advance Diploma in Child Guidance
and Counselling under IP University. She is currently pursuing her PhD in
Public Health.
Ramit Gupta, CEO,
Ambe Phytoextracts Pvt. Ltd.
Ramit Gupta is Engineer by training having Post
Graduate qualification in Management from IIT
Roorkee. Has worked in many diverse sectors .
He started his Career with Water treatment sector
including wastewater treatment and Packaged Drinking water. Thereafter
he moved in to Natural Healthcare Products and Agriculture side of this
sector including Cultivation and Aggregation during late 90s. Moved on to
sugar sector and was instrumental in setting up of Green field projects with
emphasis on Energy conservation and Water management. Later on moved
in to consulting services and assisted Industries in India and abroad on
Optimisation of Production capacities, Energy Conservation and Product
Quality Improvements for Sugar and Ethanol Sector. Presently working with
Ambe Phyto Extracts Private Limited.

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Ambe Phytoextracts Private Limited, Manufacturer of Clinically Proven Branded Ingredients, Herbal
Extracts, Nutraceuticals, Cosmeceuticals for Food, Pharma, Healthcare & Personal Care Sector. Our
State of the Art Manufacturing Facility spread over 2,50,000 Sq ft area is located in the pristine natural
environment in the Foothills of Himalayas.
Our manufacturing facility adhere to EHS Guidelines and complies with certifications like SEDEX, HALAL,
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Our DSIR Approved R&D and Quality Lab is manned by Qualified & Experienced professionals, ensuring
International Quality products which are exported globally. We are proudly associated with reputed
institutions like DRDO, IIT Roorkee, NIPER for Research & Development.
Our facility for Contract manufacturing and Private Label Business has carved out a niche for itself in
Healthcare, AYUSH & Personal Care segment and currently we are serving AMAZON for their domestic
& international brands. We are also associated with reputed brands like RAYMONDS, BIG BASKET,
GROFFERS, H&G and many more under private label.
People are an integral part of our Business and we strive to foster an open culture enabling employees to
discover their true potential and align with company’s long-term Goals of creating Happiness and wealth
for all the stakeholders.
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ProRelix Research is the best clinical research organization (CRO) with global service capability supporting
Phase 1, 2, 3 and 4 clinical trials for Pharma, Biotech, Biopharma, Medical device, Nutraceutical and Herbal
companies. Our excellent team of researchers have been working on clinical development plans of our
clients with outstanding clinical research services in US, India, Australia and Europe.
We help in: Clinical Trial, Clinical Data Management, Medical Writing, Regulatory and Pharmacovigilance
The successful growth of our organization has been achieved mainly by putting high quality and client
focus at the heart of everything we do. To know more please visit
www.prorelixresearch.com
DSM is the leading supplier of vitamins, carotenoids, Omega-3 & 6 nutritional lipids, nutraceutical
ingredients and nutritional premixes to the dietary supplement, food and pharmaceutical industries. We
provide customized support throughout the entire new product development process, utilizing our unique
breadth of expertise and capabilities: innovative delivery forms, scientific and technological expertise
around nutritional and functional ingredients, global presence of Marketing and Sales teams and their
supporting functions. DSM’s broad expertise and capabilities help our customers create brands and
products that are loved by their target consumers.
www.dsm.com
Jagdale Industries Pvt. Ltd. Bangalore is a prominent industrial house with well diversified interests engaged
in manufacture and market of Pharmaceuticals, Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, Health Supplements
including Agro and Horticulture products.
JIPL is the first pharmaceutical company to introduce Tetra Pak based health supplements in India.
Mulmina a path-breaking innovative product which contributes immensely for the good health of everyone.
Mulmina is backed by in-depth scientific and clinical studies which has authentically reinforced it as a
powerful Immune Booster, Antioxidant, and stress reliever.
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