Webcast
Protein 101: The Building Blocks of Life
Understanding the science, trends, and dairy advantage
Tuesday 8 July 2PM CDT
Join our panel of experts and discover where education meets opportunity with protein
Protein isn’t just popular – it’s powerful.
As one of the fundamental building blocks of life, protein plays a critical role not only in how our bodies function, but also in shaping product innovation and consumer demand.
Whether you are just starting out in the world of protein or simply looking for a refresher, this webcast is for you!
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The information provided in this presentation is for general informational purposes only and is intended for business customers.
It should not be considered as medical or professional advice. Use of the information is at your own risk, and we do not accept liability for any errors or omissions.
Our panel of experts
Jacqueline van Schaik
Global Lead Nutritionist, Advanced Nutrition, Fonterra
Jacqueline brings over 20 years of experience in the global food and beverage industry, with expertise in translating science into practical applications for both consumers and manufacturers. She has held several roles across the FMCG sector, integrating nutrition science, public health, product development, and communication. Currently, she provides nutritional expertise and oversight for Fonterra’s innovations in the healthy ageing and medical nutrition space, with a particular focus on proteins.
Pooja Passi
Head of Insights, Advanced Nutrition, Fonterra
Pooja specialises in consumer insights, with proven expertise in integrating insights with business strategy, innovation, measurement, shopper and communication development. Across a career spanning 20+ years, she has held leadership roles in large FMCG companies as well as research agencies. Pooja has deep experience in India, Southeast Asia, China and Africa.
Aaron Fanning
Principal Research Scientist, Fonterra
Aaron brings over two decades of experience in dairy nutrition and holds a Master of Science in Human Nutrition from the University of Otago. He has led numerous research initiatives aimed at uncovering the health benefits of dairy proteins, with work spanning areas such as sports performance and recovery, satiety, obesity management, and leading protein quality. Now focused on breakthrough innovation, Aaron identifies and develops new opportunities for Fonterra in the health and wellness space.
Nishaa Senarath-Dassanayake
Associate Marketing Manager, Advanced Nutrition, Fonterra
Nishaa is an Associate Marketing Manager at Fonterra, currently working in the Advanced Nutrition Category with a special focus on protein ingredients. She has experience in global market research, product strategy and product activation. Historically, Nishaa has worked across B2B ingredients brands such as NZMP and Nutiani as well as B2C nutrition brands such as Anchor. She has a special interest in health and wellness and delivering nutrition solutions to consumers around the world.
Protein materials right at your fingertips
We have lots of protein resources available that dive deeper into the topics covered in the webcast. You can check out some of our Whitepapers below or explore our Infographics here.
You can also check out our Protein Calculator to see if you're meeting your daily protein requirements.
