Sector

Food and Health

Food and health are converging in a context of profound transformation. Personalised nutrition—tailored to microbiota, allergies, sport or life stages—goes hand in hand with the need to ensure food safety, comply with stringent regulations and combat nutritional misinformation. All of this unfolds in a setting of increasingly informed consumers, emerging technologies and growing pressure to innovate with scientific rigour.

Personalised health and nutrition
1. Clinical studies, molecular profiling and biomarker identification
  Providing the scientific basis to tailor diets to individual characteristics (microbiota, genetics, life stage, physical activity, etc.).
2. Personalised nutritional recommendations
  Applying AI and data-driven algorithms to design diets and products aligned with specific needs.
3. Omics technologies and minimally invasive monitoring tools
  Advanced systems for real-time assessment and adjustment of nutritional status.
4. Development and reformulation of functional foods for specific population groups
  Adapted to allergies, intolerances, life stages and patient needs.
Digital transformation and food safety
1. Rapid, digital methods for detecting microorganisms and contaminants
  Enhancing food safety and strengthening traceability systems.
2. DNA-based methods and genetic tools for authenticity and traceability
  Guaranteeing the origin, identity and quality of food products.
3. Digitalisation and automation of biosensors and rapid test kits
  Enabling real-time control and faster decision-making.
4. Predictive models and AI for product and process quality
  Preventing risks, reducing variability and optimising food safety.
Regulation of functional foods and health claims
1. Comprehensive advice on labelling and nutrition and health claims
  Supporting regulatory compliance and transparent communication.
2. Scientific validation of functional ingredients and products
  Clinical and efficacy studies to substantiate health claims.
3. Support in adapting to new regulations and standards
  Minimising risks and facilitating market entry.
Consumer education and nutrition misinformation
1. Consumer research and neuromarketing
  Understanding habits, perceptions and acceptance of healthy products.
2. Training and science communication in nutrition
  Programmes to counter misinformation and empower consumers.

Services and technologies for personalised nutrition

Impact of diet on health

Clinical studies, molecular profiling and biomarker identification.
Development of personalised nutritional recommendations.

Precision nutrition technologies

AI algorithms for nutritional assessment and personalised recommendations.
Digital capture of dietary and lifestyle habits.
Metabolic assessment using minimally invasive technologies.
Multi-omics platform for precision nutritional diagnosis.

Development of health-oriented food products

Products for different life stages
Development of products for children.
Development of products for older adults.
Products for specific health conditions
Products for people with cancer.
Products for people with dysphagia.
Products for dietary restrictions
Products for people with allergies.
Alternative proteins and vegan products

New ingredients with functional and health properties

Development of products enriched with omega-3 and other bioactive compounds

Food safety and quality

Minimising food-related risks

Bacteriophages for the biocontrol of pathogens and unwanted bacteria.
Rapid methods for detecting chemical contaminants.

Shelf-life studies

Design and implementation of shelf-life and durability studies, including challenge tests.

Consumer insights, healthy perception, and trends

Identifying trends and patterns in food consumption

Competitive intelligence and innovation monitoring
Consumer observatory

Analysis of behaviour

Quantitative and qualitative studies
Consumer-interaction platforms

Emotional response (neuromarketing)

Emotional response prediction (neuromarketing)
Product emotional testing
User-experience evaluation
Online-shopping behaviour studies
Support in product and service design

Sensory analysis and consumer preferences

Expert panel assessments
Sensory studies (acceptability, home-use tests, benchmarking)
Preference mapping techniques

Itziar Tueros

Food and Health Area Coordinator

At AZTI, we develop solutions that drive progress towards personalised, safe and evidence-based nutrition. We work with industry, public bodies, healthcare professionals and the scientific community to design functional products, validate their efficacy, adapt to regulations and strengthen nutrition education, ensuring that knowledge translates into real impact in the market and in society.

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Food and Health

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Itziar Tueros

Food and Health Area Coordinator

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