Webinar Announcement: Study Results about Health and Microbiome related Impact of Fermented Foods
The ICC, as an affiliated partner of the HealthFerm project, invites you to an engaging webinar on April 23, 2026, from 13:00 to 14:30 CEST, exploring how fermented foods influence our gut microbiome and overall health
👉 Register here
Speakers
- Christophe Courtin (KU Leuven):
Introduction about HealthFerm - Kristin Verbeke (KU Leuven):
Introduction of work package - Ph.D. Riet Rosseel
- Ph.D. Vilma Liikonen
- Ph.D. Sebatian Proost
- Ph.D. Vilma Liikonen
- Valery Gutsal (Novonesis)
Industrial viewpoint
The session will be i moderated by Jan de Vries (nutrition solutions and Health Grain Forum).
Key Takeaways
-Identification of microorganisms and metabolites associated with health
-Intervention study on fermented plant-based dairy alternatives and cardiometabolic health
-Intervention study on fermented meat alternatives and cardiometabolic health
-Study on kinetics and gut hormone release of SCFAs mimicking fermentation processes
Be part of the conversation shaping the future of fermented foods and health.
More information about HealthFerm here:
https://www.healthferm.eu/
This webinar is part of a series organized by HealthFerm partners to support cross-disciplinary exchange and training across research and industry.
This event is free and will be held in English.
About HealthFerm
HealthFerm is a European research initiative focused on innovative cereal and pulse-based fermentations. It investigates health impacts, microbial interactions, and consumer perspectives, aiming to co-create the next generation of healthy, plant-based fermented foods with the help of citizen science.
This webinar is free and will be held in English. More detailed information about HealthFerm project is available here www.healthferm.eu - Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
