Ultra-Processed Foods and Processed Food: An Overview, NOVA Classification and Key Insights

Tom Delforge, ir., Fevia

Wednesday 30 September 2026

13:00-13:30

Session in Dutch - translation to English available via AI

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are at the centre of a growing scientific and societal debate due to their potential impact on health.

This presentation provides an overview of food processing and the NOVA classification system, while discussing both the challenges and the benefits of food processing.

It also addresses evolving consumer perceptions of processed and ultra-processed foods.

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