Maaike Bruins holds a PhD in nutrition and works as a Lead Scientist Nutrition at dsm-firmenich, an ingredient and solution supplier for the food and beverage industry. Maaike has 20 years of experience in nutrition research, food ingredient innovation and nutritional science translation in solutions for foods & beverages. Her research has been addressing both overnutrition and undernutrition to enhance food nutrition profiles through science-backed innovative solutions. Her recent research focuses on nutrition solutions that address the most common population nutrition challenges.