Kerry is to showcase the latest science underpinning advances in sustainable nutrition at this year's Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition.
The company, a global leader in specialist ingredients for the food and beverage sector, is a Silver Sponsor of the event and will present the Kerry Sustainable Nutrition Award, recognising outstanding student projects that demonstrate scientific innovation in sustainable nutrition.
From January 7–10 at the RDS, Kerry experts will be on hand to provide key insights on pressing global food challenges, from coffee and chocolate supply issues to sodium reduction and AI-driven food safety solutions.
Attendees will have a chance to step into the world of sustainable nutrition at Stand 113, where Kerry brings science to life through five interactive experiences, showing how innovation creates real-world impact for consumers and the planet.
Great taste with less salt
With global sodium intake exceeding twice the WHO recommendation, reducing salt without compromising on taste remains a significant industry challenge. Kerry will showcase how its TasteSense Salt technology enables up to 60% sodium reduction while maintaining flavour and food safety. Visitors can experience a live tasting demo comparing standard crisps with reduced-salt alternatives – seeing first-hand how healthier snacks can still taste great.
Improving Human Healthspan
Healthspan is about living better, not just longer – at Kerry's stand attendees will see how science can provide dietary solutions to proactively boast wellness over a lifetime. Kerry experts will highlight science-backed solutions supporting stress reduction, immune health, gut health, and skin wellness, tailored to age and gender needs. The showcase will feature clinically validated ingredients including Sensoril® Ashwagandha, Wellmune®, BC30, and Plenibiotic, which support energy, resilience, and long-term wellbeing.
AI- Powered Food Safety
Unsafe food remains a global health challenge. Kerry will demonstrate how its AI-driven predictive model analyses thousands of data points to anticipate food safety risk, reduce analysis time by 80%, accelerate development by up to 10 months, and deliver safer food solutions to market, faster.
Cracking the Cocoa Crisis
Chocolate is a timeless favourite, but cocoa supply is under threat from crop disease, climate change, and soaring prices. Visitors will discover how Kerry's Cocoa Boosters enable up to 50% cocoa powder reduction without compromising an indulgent taste. These solutions help manufacturers manage costs and deliver the chocolate experience consumers love, sustainably.
(Still) Getting the Caffeine Kick
Coffee lovers expect rich flavour, but roasting can create acrylamide, a potential carcinogen. Kerry's Acrylerase®enzyme reduces acrylamide in target applications by up to 90% post-roast, without changing production processes. The result: advanced consumer health, regulatory compliance, and sustainability. Kerry's interactive experience on this issue – close to any coffee lover's heart – will highlight how innovation can protect both taste and wellbeing.
Catherine Keogh, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Kerry said: "Kerry's partnership with the Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition is both an exciting initiative and a natural fit. Science and technology are at the heart of everything we do. From our roots in Irish dairy to leading the way in sustainable taste and nutrition, our 1,200 scientists are creating innovations that make food healthier, tastier, and more sustainable. This sponsorship is about inspiring the next generation of innovators who will tackle some of the world's biggest food challenges."
The Kerry Sustainable Nutrition Award aligns with Kerry's Beyond the Horizon sustainability strategy and its ambition to deliver sustainable nutrition solutions to more than two billion people by 2030.
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