As we face several challenges to our food system, biofortification is a valuable solution.
This event brings together scientists, businesses, third sector organisations and broader members of the UK biofortification community including Early Career Researchers.
The conference is organised by the Rowett Institute and funded by the Biofortification Hub. This second community meeting will be focused on enabling knowledge exchange, networking, discussing challenges and future needs to improve nutrition and public health.
Abstracts for posters or talks are invited from academics, businesses or third-sector organisation until 21st December 2025. Please submit your 150-word abstract to rowett-reception@abdn.ac.uk stating whether you would prefer a poster or talk. Authors will be informed of acceptance by 16th January 2026.
Agenda:
Thursday 19 March 2026
09:30 Registration and Welcome Breakfast
10:00-17:00 - 12 Talks (inc. 3 plenaries) - Posters– Lunch – Breaks
- Session 1: Big Challenges in Biofortification
- Session 2: Biofortifying our Supply Chain
- Session 3: New Biofortification Hub projects
18:00-late: Dinner and Ceilidh
Friday 20 March 2026
09:30-15:30 - 10 Talks (inc. 2 plenaries) - Posters– Lunch – Breaks
- Session 4: Food Reformulation and Policy
- Session 5: Consumer Perception of Biofortification
16:00 – meeting ends
- Hosted by
- Biofortification Hub
- Venue
- Aberdeen Townhouse
- Booking
- Online booking available