Meet the Speaker - Vassilis Triantis

Ahead of the 3rd Novel Ingredients for Infant Formula Summit, we spoke with Vassilis Triantis, Scientist at FrieslandCampina Ingredients, on how to innovate novel bioactive ingredients for application in infant formula.

The interview highlights a science‑led approach to developing ingredients for infant formula, drawing on decades of expertise in early life nutrition. With a portfolio focused on proteins and prebiotics, FrieslandCampina Ingredients targets key areas including immunity, brain, and gut health.
Dive into insights below and be sure to secure your pass and join Vassilis this June in Dulles, VA.

 

Vassilis Triantis 3rd Novel Ingredients for Infant Formula & Nutrition Summit Speaker

How are you innovating novel bioactive ingredients for application in infant formula?

With over 80 years of experience in early life nutrition, our approach is centered on providing scientifically substantiated, functional ingredients that address parents’ most pressing concerns and preferences. In particular, our portfolio of proteins and prebiotics supports areas like immunity, brain and gut health. This includes high-quality dairy-derived ingredients such as milk fat globule membrane (MFGM)-enriched whey, lactoferrin and GOS.

 

How are you navigating the global regulatory landscape and preparing for future changes?

Our ingredients are backed by extensive research and developed in close collaboration with our global scientific network. This longstanding expertise allows us to meet both regulatory requirements and parental expectations. Through detailed compositional reviews, we help brands clearly communicate the benefits of their products.

Characterizing the components of our ingredients not only supports regulatory approval but also enables product differentiation and premium positioning. With regulatory affairs experts in every region, we stay closely aligned with evolving regulations and maintain strong relationships with local authorities.

 

What are the key benefits of attending the Novel Ingredients for Infant Formula Summit for your team or organization?

We’re excited to showcase our advancements in ingredient manufacturing and compositional research at the summit. It’s a valuable opportunity to share insights, explore the latest innovations in dairy-based ingredients, and engage with fellow industry leaders. We look forward to meaningful discussions that will help shape the future of infant nutrition.

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Discover forward-looking sessions on novel bioactives, clinical validation strategies, global regulatory pathways, formulation challenges, and commercial scale-up shaping the future of infant nutrition 

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Connect with senior R&D, regulatory, and commercial leaders across ingredient providers, formula manufacturers, and foodtech companies seeking innovative, evidence-backed solutions to accelerate safe market entry 

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Network with decision-makers and innovators defining the next generation of clinically validated regulatory-ready ingredients designed to narrow the gap between formula and human breast milk