The Health Economy: How Wellness Is Reshaping Food | Future Food Forum 2026

How are wellness trends, personalized nutrition and preventive healthcare transforming the food industry? At Future Food Forum 2026, the session “The Health Economy: How Wellness Is Reshaping Food” explored how changing demographics, AI-powered purchasing, functional foods, gut health, women’s health and GLP-1 therapies are influencing consumer preferences and creating new opportunities for food manufacturers, retailers and brands. The discussion brought together experts from public health, clinical nutrition and the food industry to examine how the growing focus on health and wellbeing is shaping the future of food. Speakers: Nouf Khamis Al Ali – Director of the Health Promotion Department, UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) Dr. Ayesha Salem Obaid Al Dhaheri – President, Emirates Nutrition Association; Professor of Clinical Nutrition Advisor, VC Office, United Arab Emirates University Milana Boskovic – Chief Marketing and R&D Officer, Al Ain Farms Group Moderator: Seda Solmaz – Founder, Idea Atelier 📍 Future Food Forum 2026 📅 29–30 September 2026 📍 Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, Dubai, UAE Theme: Together Towards Food Resilience. #FutureFood2026 #FutureFoodForum #HealthEconomy #Nutrition #FunctionalFoods #PreventiveHealthcare #FoodInnovation #FoodIndustry #FoodResilience #UAEFoodCluster