The Symposium is hosted by the Riddet Institute – one of New Zealand’s National Centres of Research Excellence – and is sponsored by Zespri International.

This two-day event will bring together global health influencers including researchers, academics, health professionals and health media to discuss the nutritional and health benefits of kiwifruit based on the latest research. The Symposium programme incorporates plenary sessions, case presentations and panel discussions with active participation from the audience.

Topics to be covered include:

• Nutrient richness of kiwifruit;
• Digestive health benefits of kiwifruit through the properties of fibre and actinidin;
• Kiwifruit's vitamin C health benefits;
• Kiwifruit and metabolic health.

Click here for the event programme

Guest speakers:

• Keynote speaker: Professor Jaap Seidell, Professor of Nutrition and Health and Director of the Department of Health Sciences at the University of Amsterdam. Professor Seidell is an eminent researcher whose expertise spans diet, healthy nutrition and the causes and effects which contribute to weight gain and obesity;
• In addition, the event will include an exciting line-up of speakers and panels of experts;
• An interactive session and learn more about Zespri's commitment to science and consumer health. More information will be available soon.

The event will take place on 12-14 April 2016 at the ASB Arena, 81 Truman Lane, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga.

For more information, contact Rachel Lynch via e-mail or 027 509 1805