In the era of functional food, yoghurt is stealing the show and packing the aisles! From tasty breakfast staples to high-protein gym companions – you may be wondering if there’s still room for innovation?
FrieslandCampina Ingredients’ experts in fortification are here to partner with you, and together, unlock the next wave of yoghurt innovation, to meet evolving consumer demands across life stages. Explore how, during this webinar:
✨Discover yoghurt’s evolution to health hero
✨Identify the key drivers behind the functional yoghurt boom
✨Find untapped opportunities to boost your NPD with novel ingredients
✨Ways to expand your business by entering unexplored markets
Uncover market insights and fresh inspiration to SUPERCHARGE your yoghurt innovations.
Speakers
Valerie Steffens, Global Technical Sales Specialist, FrieslandCampina Ingredients
With over six years of dedicated experience at FrieslandCampina Ingredients, Valerie Steffens brings a wealth of expertise to the forefront of innovation in health and nutrition. As a key member of the R&D department, she collaborates closely with product development, nutritional experts and application specialists on a daily basis, ensuring that scientific insights are seamlessly translated into practical, market-ready solutions. Valerie possesses a deep understanding of both the technical complexities and the evolving needs of the market. Her work is driven by a strong commitment to overcoming formulation challenges and delivering nutritional applications that meet the demands of consumers and industry partners alike. Her ability to bridge scientific rigor with commercial relevance makes her a valuable voice in the conversation around future-focused nutrition.

Caroline Efforsat, Senior Market Analyst, Innova Market Insights
Caroline Efforsat is a Consultant at Innova Market Insights. With a Master’s Degree in Marketing BtoC and 8 years of experience developing food brands across Europe and Asia, she combines business acumen with cultural insight to explore how we eat and the evolutions around food expectations.
Venya Patel, Senior Journalist, CNS Media B.V.
Venya Patel is a senior journalist for Nutrition Insight. For the platform, she focuses on nutrition security, microbiome science, ethics, regulations, and political stories. She enjoys writing in-depth reports and investigative pieces and is passionate about uncovering stories that drive social change. She holds a research master’s degree in social and political philosophy from Radboud University, the Netherlands.