Thursday, 15 May 2025 | 14:30 - 18:30
Thematic visit of Wallonia n°3 - with organised shuttle, return to Namur: Pioneering Nutrition & Health Innovations in the Agri-Food Sector
Please note that travel arrangements have been taken into account in the organisation of the session. The session will take place from 3.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. on site.
At the Novalis Science Park, CER Groupe and its subsidiary ECI bring over 45 years of expertise in agri-food research, from farm to fork. Through customised development of bioproducts (enzymes, biocontrol solutions, probiotics, prebiotics, bioactive compounds), in vitro/in vivo characterisation, analytical development, regulatory preclinical studies and food safety testing, these 2 institutions are advancing the study of health-enhancing products benefits. The integration of Novalis' dynamic scientific community with companies such as ECI, a world leader in the development of high-quality colostrum for human and animal nutrition, provides ongoing support for collaborative R&D in the field of functional nutrition. During the Spring School, you will have the exclusive opportunity to visit the CER laboratories and ECI's state-of-the-art processing plant, which also offers drying services to external partners. Join us in advancing functional nutrition and stimulating innovation in nutrition and health.