Maaike Bruins
PhD, Director Nutrition Science
dsm-firmenich
Maaike Bruins works as a Lead Scientist Nutrition at dsm-firmenich, an ingredient and solution supplier for the food and beverage industry. Maaike holds a PhD in nutrition from Maastricht, and has 20 years of experience in nutrition research, food ingredient innovation and nutritional science translation in solutions for foods & beverages. Her research has been addressing both overnutrition and undernutrition to enhance food nutrition profiles through science-backed innovative solutions. Her recent research focuses on nutrition solutions that help to address the most common nutritional challenges in global population.
Maike Rahn
PhD, Nutrition Science Researcher in Health, Nutrition & Care
dsm-firmenich
Maike Rahn is a Nutrition Science Researcher in Health, Nutrition & Care at dsm-firmenich. Her experience includes business and research support in a wide range of settings including food and supplement industry, academia, clinical centers, and consulting. She has a Ph.D. in Human Nutrition from Cornell University, USA, and a Diploma in Biology from Georg-August University in Germany.
Elisabetta Nisoli
Director Business Development Fresh Dairy & Dairy Alternatives
dsm-firmenich
Elisabetta Nisoli, Director Business Development Fresh Dairy & Alternatives at dsm-firmenich joined dsm-firmenich in 2013 and has more than 25 years experience in life sciences in different technical and development roles with increasing focus and enthusiasm in nutrition and health. Elisabetta is a chemist by education and has a passion for people & food. Bringing these together by working with manufacturers and cross functional teams at nutritional solutions to make delicious food more nutritious and appealing while addressing consumers unmet needs.
Jolanda van Hal
Senior Journalist
CNS Media B.V.
Jolanda van Hal is a senior journalist for the NutritionInsight platform. She has a background in natural ingredients for health products and cosmetics, supporting exporters to enter the EU with market research, training, coaching and market access.