Bridging Industry and Academia: Cor.Con. International Delivers Lecture on Food Supplement Development at the University of Parma

An interactive lecture highlighting the key steps of nutraceutical development and the importance of collaboration between industry and academia

Cor.Con. International had the pleasure of contributing to a lecture at the University of Parma entitled “From Idea to Market: How to Develop a Food Supplement.”

Cor.Con. International was invited by Prof. Giannamaria Annunziato to deliver a seminar within the Master’s Degree program in Economics and Management of Sustainable Food Systems, as part of the Nutraceuticals course.

During the lecture, Francesco Bettini, our R&D Specialist, shared with students some of the key elements involved in the development of a food supplement.

Bringing a product from concept to market requires much more than a good idea: it demands the ability to align scientific evidence, regulatory frameworks, product claims, and market strategy within a coherent development pathway. Achieving this integration requires multidisciplinary expertise and strong collaboration across different teams.

For Cor.Con. International, participating in educational initiatives of this kind is both a pleasure and a responsibility. We believe that interaction between industry, universities, and local institutions plays an essential role in helping students bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world applications.

Strengthening these collaborations contributes to building a more solid ecosystem where education, research, and industry work together, ultimately supporting innovation and the growth of the local territory.