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The Final Agenda for Polyphenols Applications 2026 Is Now Live
The final scientific agenda for the 19th World Congress on Polyphenols Applications is now available.
On October 8–9, 2026, in Málaga, more than 200 participants will come together to explore how polyphenol research is moving from fundamental mechanisms toward applications in health, nutrition, sustainability and innovation.
Day 1 will focus on human health and mechanisms, including healthy aging, metabolic health, neuroinflammation, polyphenol metabolism, microbiome interactions, taste receptors and satiety.
Day 2 will move toward food systems, agriculture, sustainability and innovation, with discussions on formulation, delivery systems, functional ingredients and emerging translational applications.
The program also includes selected short oral presentations, poster sessions, scientific awards and the new Polyphenols Applications × Iprona €5,000 Open Call for Polyphenol Research Proposals.
Two days. More than 200 participants. One objective: advancing polyphenol science toward meaningful applications.
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Next Week in Málaga: Scientific Highlights of Polyphenols Applications 2026
On October 8 and 9, 2026, the international polyphenol community will meet in Málaga for the 19th World Congress on Polyphenols Applications.
This year, 187 participants, in person and online, will take part in the meeting, representing a broad international community working across nutrition, metabolism, microbiome science, food technology, healthy aging and translational applications.
The scientific program reflects an important evolution in the field. The question is no longer simply which polyphenols are present in foods or extracts. Increasing attention is now being given to their transformation, their metabolites, their biological targets and their relevance in human physiology.
Polyphenols, metabolites and human health
Day 1 will focus on healthy aging and metabolic health.
The program will address mitochondrial competence, diabetic complications, neuroinflammation, vascular responses and the biological activity of polyphenol metabolites. Several presentations will examine whether circulating metabolites can reach target tissues such as the brain and how they may influence inflammatory and metabolic pathways.
A central scientific question will run throughout the meeting:
Should we increasingly consider polyphenols not only as dietary compounds, but as precursors of biologically active metabolites generated through host and microbial metabolism?
Microbiome, metabolism and precision nutrition
The afternoon will focus on polyphenol characterization, metabolism and microbiome interactions.
Presentations will address analytical complexity, isotopically labelled metabolites, microbial transformation of dietary polyphenols, fiber polyphenol interactions and precision nutrition.
Another key topic will be gut taste receptors and satiety. Inge Depoortere, KU Leuven, will discuss gut taste receptors as metabolic sensors, followed by research exploring functional food matrices and fermented pomegranate metabolites in the context of GLP 1 therapy and metabolic health.
The first day will close with Iman Hakim, University of Arizona, who will offer a scientific perspective on ancient Egyptian polyphenol rich remedies and their historical relationship with gastrointestinal health.
Food systems, processing and sustainability
Day 2 will move toward food science, agriculture and sustainability.
The program will examine how oxidation, fermentation, extraction and processing influence polyphenol composition and biological activity. Other presentations will explore applications in animal nutrition, crop productivity, sustainable biorefineries and food by product valorization.
These questions are increasingly important because the biological activity of a polyphenol cannot be separated from its chemical form, food matrix, processing history and bioaccessibility.
From mechanisms to applications
The final session will focus on emerging applications.
Topics will include extracellular vesicles, delivery systems, biomaterials, new functional ingredients, natural product discovery and translational research.
Among the studies presented will be work on resveratrol and lipid driven chemotherapy resistance in colorectal cancer models, illustrating how polyphenol research is increasingly intersecting with cellular metabolism and therapeutic response.
Iprona supports Polyphenols Applications 2026
We are also pleased to welcome Iprona as a supporter of Polyphenols Applications 2026.
Its participation reflects the growing importance of connecting fundamental polyphenol science with ingredient development, standardization and real world applications.
The presence of industry alongside academic and clinical researchers is an important part of the meeting. Translation requires not only identifying biological mechanisms, but also understanding how promising compounds can be characterized, formulated, validated and ultimately developed responsibly.
A broader question for polyphenol science
The scientific challenge is becoming more precise.
Which metabolites are actually generated after polyphenol intake?
Which of them reach biologically relevant tissues?
Which pathways do they regulate?
And which findings are sufficiently robust to move toward nutritional, clinical or industrial applications?
These questions will be at the center of the discussions in Málaga.
The congress is chaired by Prof. Andreas Schieber, University of Bonn, President and Chairman of the Scientific Committee of Polyphenols Applications 2026.
Next week in Málaga, Polyphenols Applications 2026 will bring together 187 participants, in person and online, to connect food chemistry, metabolism, biological function and real world applications.
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Rethinking Polyphenols: New Science, New Applications, New Perspectives
From mechanisms to innovation: exploring how polyphenols are reshaping health, nutrition and sustainable applications.
We are getting closer to Málaga.
On October 8-9, 2026, the 19th World Congress on Polyphenols Applications will bring together an international community to discuss where polyphenol science is heading next from mechanisms and metabolism to health, nutrition, sustainability and innovation.
Day 1 - From Human Health to Mechanisms
Healthy aging, metabolic health, mitochondrial competence, neuroinflammation, vascular health, polyphenol metabolism, microbiome interactions, precision nutrition, gut taste receptors and satiety will shape the first day.
Day 2 - From Food Systems to Applications & Innovation
The second day will move from food and nutrition toward agriculture, sustainability, animal health, extracellular vesicles, next-generation polyphenols and emerging applications.
Find here the updated agenda: Agenda 2026
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Open Call for Polyphenol Research Proposals
€5,000 in Research Funding from Iprona
Have a strong idea for a polyphenol project? This call is designed to help you test it.
Polyphenols Applications and Iprona are launching a new research initiative to support scientists working with standardized polyphenol extracts.
Deadline Approaching: Share Your Research & Innovation in Málaga
Time is running out to submit your abstract for a Short Oral Presentation!
The deadline for Short Oral Presentation Abstract Submissions is September 8, 2026.
Researchers, clinicians, industry experts, start-ups and technology developers are invited to present their latest research, technologies, products and innovative solutions to the international polyphenols community in Málaga.
Submissions are welcome in areas including:
- Polyphenols and human health
- Healthy aging and disease prevention
- Microbiome science
- Animal health and nutrition
- Food processing and analytical technologies
- Sustainable agriculture
- Extraction, formulation and delivery
- Industrial and clinical innovation
Upcoming Submission Deadlines
Short Oral Presentation Abstract:
September 17, 2026 — Deadline approaching!
Poster Presentation Abstract:
September 21, 2026
Selected contributions will be considered for short oral presentations, posters and the Innovation Session.
Don't miss the opportunity to present your work in Málaga and connect with the international polyphenols community.
Understanding the health potential of berry polyphenols is worth investing in
We’re pleased to welcome Iprona as a supporter of Polyphenols Applications 2026.
For berry polyphenols, some of the most valuable research questions connect biological mechanisms with everyday nutrition: how these compounds are metabolised, why responses differ between individuals, and which effects are meaningful in humans at realistic levels of intake.
Answering these questions gives the field a stronger basis for developing ingredients, designing clinical studies and identifying applications supported by evidence.
This is where collaboration between researchers and industry matters. Bringing together expertise in polyphenol chemistry, the gut microbiome, human nutrition and ingredient development helps connect scientific findings with the conditions under which ingredients are produced and used.
Iprona contributes to this effort through its work with standardised berry extracts, including ElderCraft®, and its ongoing initiative providing research material at no cost to qualified academic and clinical projects. The purpose is to support research that can be compared, built upon and used to deepen our understanding of polyphenols.
By supporting Polyphenols Applications, Iprona also helps bring this community together to exchange findings, discuss unanswered questions and develop new collaborations.
Join us in Málaga, Spain, on 8–9 October 2026.
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From Polyphenol Metabolism to Precision Nutrition: Advancing Translation to Human Health
Why Do We Respond Differently to Polyphenols? Toward Precision Nutrition. We are pleased to welcome Prof. Pedro Mena Parreño from the University of Parma, Italy, as a speaker at Polyphenols Applications 2026.
He will present: From Polyphenol Metabolism to Precision Nutrition: Advancing Translation to Human Health
One of the key questions in polyphenol science is no longer only what do polyphenols do? but why do individuals respond differently?
Prof. Mena will discuss how inter individual variability in polyphenol metabolism and biological response may shape effects on obesity and cardiometabolic health. His lecture will highlight findings from the Oral Polyphenol Challenge Test, a large acute intervention study in 300 subjects, which identified distinct metabotypes linked to dietary habits, microbial composition, genetic background, and cardiometabolic traits.
He will also discuss how multi omics and advanced analytical platforms are helping to translate polyphenol science into precision nutrition, including preliminary results from the PRE CARE DIET randomized controlled trial.
This talk brings a strategic perspective to Polyphenols Applications 2026: moving from polyphenol intake toward personalized, sustainable, and clinically relevant nutrition strategies.
Join us in Málaga for Polyphenols Applications 2026, where science, nutrition, and innovation will meet to rethink the future of prevention.
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Can Animal Nutrition Reveal the True Biofunctionality of Polyphenols for Human Health?
We are pleased to welcome Prof. Dr. Katrin Giller from the University of Hohenheim, Germany as a speaker at Polyphenols Applications 2026.
She will present: Specific Biofunctionality of Polyphenols: Insights from Ruminant and Human Nutrition
Polyphenols are increasingly recognized as modulators of nutrient utilization, metabolic efficiency, oxidative stress, and immune function. But are their effects universal, or highly species-specific?
Using tannins as model compounds, Prof. Giller will explore how polyphenols influence protein utilization, methane reduction, fatty acid transfer, and environmental sustainability in ruminants, while drawing important parallels with human nutrition and cardiometabolic health.
Her lecture will address a strategic question for the future of the field:
Which findings on polyphenols can truly be translated from animal models to human health and where should caution prevail?
This talk brings a valuable scientific and translational perspective to Polyphenols Applications 2026.
Join us in Málaga for Polyphenols Applications 2026, where science, nutrition, and innovation will meet to rethink the future of prevention.
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Is the GUT the Place where Polyphenols Become Biologically Meaningful?
We are pleased to welcome Professor Kieran Tuohy from the University of Leeds, UK, as a featured speaker at Polyphenols Applications 2026.
Professor Tuohy will present: Polyphenols, Fibers and Microbial Metabolites: Decoding the Gut Dialogue
Professor Tuohy is internationally recognized for his work on gut microbiology, nutrition, and the interaction between dietary polyphenols, fibers, and the gut microbiome.
Professor Tuohy's lecture will address a central question for the field: How does microbial metabolism transform polyphenols and fibers into bioactive signals that influence inflammation, gut barrier function, cardiometabolic health, and systemic physiology?
This topic is highly aligned with the Session Microbiome Dialogue, where the congress will explore the polyphenol–fiber–microbiome axis and its implications for precision nutrition and future health strategies.
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Can we rethink polyphenol intake for the modern lifestyle?
For years, we have focused on how many polyphenols we consume. Perhaps the more important question is: How much actually reaches our body after food processing, storage, and digestion?
At Texas A&M University, USA, Prof. Bhimu Patil and colleagues present a compelling new perspective on precision nutrition.
Their work shows that preserving polyphenols is not simply about choosing the right foods; it is also about choosing the right processing technologies.
Among their findings:
- Frozen blueberries can contain anthocyanin levels comparable to, or even higher than, fresh berries.
- Minimally processed tomato juices contained up to six times more polyphenols than ultra-processed products.
- A new UHPLC-DAD analytical method enables the rapid quantification of 31 major polyphenols in just 15 minutes, opening new possibilities for food quality assessment and research.
- Their research also highlights the biological potential of citrus flavonoids and the need to combine advanced analytical methods with clinical evidence to move toward precision nutrition.
This work reminds us that the health benefits of polyphenols depend not only on the plant itself, but also on how foods are processed, preserved, and delivered.
We are delighted to welcome Prof. Bhimu S. Patil from Texas A&M University, USA, as a plenary speaker at the 19th World Congress on Polyphenols Applications, where he will present this exciting vision of the future of polyphenol science and precision nutrition.
Join us in Málaga for Polyphenols Applications 2026, where science, nutrition, and innovation will meet to rethink the future of prevention.
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Can Polyphenols Protect the Diabetic Retina Before It Is Too Late?
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Ángel Luis Ortega, from the University of Valencia, Spain, will join Polyphenols Applications 2026 as a speaker.
His lecture, “Can Polyphenols Delay Diabetic Complications? Pterostilbene as a Translational Model in Retinal Health,” will explore how polyphenols may contribute to the prevention of chronic metabolic complications, with a particular focus on diabetic retinopathy.
Dr. Ortega’s work highlights pterostilbene, a natural polyphenol related to resveratrol, and its potential role in protecting retinal tissues against oxidative stress, inflammation, and vascular damage associated with diabetes.
This presentation will bring an important translational perspective to the congress, connecting polyphenols, metabolic disease, microvascular dysfunction, and retinal health.
Join us in Málaga for Polyphenols Applications 2026, where science, nutrition, and innovation will meet to rethink the future of prevention.
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Can our GUT Microbiome Learn to use Polyphenols?
We are delighted to welcome Stephanie Wilson as an invited speaker at Polyphenols Applications 2026, taking place on October 8–9, 2026, in Málaga, Spain.
Dr. Wilson's research explores a fascinating question: can a polyphenol-rich diet shape not only the composition of the gut microbiome, but also its ability to metabolize polyphenols?
Drawing on data from 313 healthy adults, her team combined dietary assessments with metagenomic sequencing to show that people who consume a more diverse range of dietary polyphenols have a greater abundance and diversity of microbial genes involved in polyphenol metabolism. The findings suggest that regular exposure to polyphenol-rich foods may enhance the functional capacity of the gut microbiome.
Her presentation, "How the Gut Microbiome Learns to Use Polyphenols: New Insights from Human Studies," will offer fresh perspectives on the dynamic relationship between diet, the microbiome, and human health.
We look forward to welcoming Dr. Wilson to Málaga and to the stimulating discussions her work will inspire.
Join us in Málaga for Polyphenols Applications 2026, where science, nutrition, and innovation will meet to rethink the future of prevention.
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Can dietary polyphenols become part of the next strategy for healthy aging?
We are pleased to welcome Prof. Sergio Davinelli from the Università degli Studi del Molise, Italy, as a speaker at Polyphenols Applications 2026.
Prof. Sergio Davinelli will present: Dietary Polyphenols as Geroprotective Compounds: From Nutrition to Healthy Aging
His lecture will explore how polyphenol rich compounds may contribute to prevention strategies, metabolic resilience, and protection against age related decline. This perspective is particularly important as polyphenols are increasingly studied not only as antioxidants, but as modulators of inflammation, cellular senescence, microbiota, and longevity pathways.
At a time when healthy aging is becoming a global priority, this talk will address a strategic question:
How can nutrition based interventions help extend healthspan, not only lifespan?
Join us in Málaga for Polyphenols Applications 2026, where science, nutrition, and innovation will meet to rethink the future of prevention.
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Can Polyphenols Help Livestock Become Part of the Climate Solution?
Can polyphenols help reduce methane emissions from ruminants without compromising animal health and food quality? This question will be addressed at Polyphenols Applications 2026 by Dr. Maria Hayes, from the Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ireland.
She will present:
Reducing Methane Emissions with Polyphenols: New Strategies for Sustainable Animal Production
Her lecture will focus on the potential of seaweed extracts rich in polyphenols and other bioactives to reduce methane emissions from cows and sheep, based on work carried out within the SeaSolutions project.
The challenge is strategic: how can we reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ruminant production while maintaining animal performance, health, and the quality of milk and meat?
This talk brings an important agricultural and sustainability dimension to Polyphenols Applications 2026, showing how polyphenol research can move beyond human nutrition and contribute to future food systems.
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Polyphenols Applications 2025: Concluding Remarks
Rethinking Prevention: How Polyphenols Are Reshaping Health and Innovation.
Over these two days we've seen something very clear. Polyphenols are no longer just a scientific curiosity. They are becoming a strategic tool for health innovation and sustainability.
Abstracts book of Polyphenols 2025 Congress
The Polyphenols Applications 2025 Abstracts Book - containing all 105+ major, short talks and poster presentations - is now available.
Practical Information & Final Agenda of Polyphenols Applications 2025
Dear Speakers, Chairpersons, and Attendees,
We look forward to meeting you all on October 2-3 at Polyphenols World Congress 2025. We remind you of the important information below regarding your participation.
1. Congress Venue
Corinthia Palace
De Paule Avenue, BZN 9023 San Anton, Malta
Venue Details
2. Online Participation
Online Attendees will receive a Zoom Link 2 days before the meeting starts.
3. Badge Pick Up
You can pick up your badges upon your first entry, on Thursday, October 2, starting at 8 a.m.
Please make sure to wear it throughout the congress.
4. Final Program
You can find here the Polyphenols World Congress 2025.
5. Short Oral Presenters Guidelines
1. Kindly note down the updated timing of your presentation. Please make sure to abide by the duration of your talk (8-minute presentation + 2 minutes for discussion).
2. Make sure to bring your presentation with you on a flash drive on-site.
3. Please note that all presentations will be collected by the technician, and no presentation via their own laptop will be accepted.
4. Note: PowerPoint presentation’s ratio: 4:3.
6. Posters List & Guidelines
Please find the accepted poster list below. Check your poster number and the day of your presentation. If you are joining in person, make sure to print your poster and bring it with you (A1 vertical format). Posters will be presented during the coffee breaks & lunch break. You will have to hang the poster according to its number. Please note down the number of your poster. You can also send us your PDF poster.
7. Dinner
The Polyphenols Applications 2025 dinner will be held on Thursday, October 2, at the Corinthia Palace Hotel in Malta. You can join this dinner from 8:00 PM. It is a perfect opportunity to have an interactive discussion.
You can participate in the dinner by registering here.
8. Contact For Urgent Matters
If you have any questions, you can contact us via email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
If your abstract or talk is missing, or if your name and title need correction, please contact us.
We look forward to meeting you all.
Iprona and Polyphenols Applications Launch Global Call to Advance Robust, Reproducible Polyphenol Research
At the 18th World Congress on Polyphenols Applications, Iprona and Polyphenols Applications announce a global call to action, inviting researchers to strengthen the quality and reproducibility of polyphenol science.
- Improved reproducibility: Tight batch tolerances and full analytics reduce variability between studies.
- Meta-analysis ready: Standardisation enables stronger dose–response and subgroup evaluation.
- Translational relevance: ElderCraft® is already used in global consumer products, connecting research to real-world impact.
- Compliance support: Full traceability and documented quality facilitate ethical and regulatory submissions.
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Join the global leaders shaping the future of nutrition and healthy ageing!
Polyphenols: From Powerful Antioxidants to Game Changers in Modern Nutrition
We are thrilled to announce that Malta will host more than 200 international experts from 27 countries for Polyphenols Applications 2025, the leading global meeting on polyphenol science, health, and innovation.
Why it matters
Polyphenols are no longer just antioxidants, they are shaping modern nutrition, healthy ageing, microbiota balance, brain and cardiovascular health, and driving the next generation of functional foods, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and therapeutics.
Program highlights
✔️ Polyphenols & Microbiota
✔️ Polyphenols & Ageing / Mitochondrial resilience
✔️ Clinical & Translational Research
✔️ Food, Cosmetic & Pharma Innovations
This event is supported by Iprona.
A unique platform bringing together academia, clinicians, nutrition experts, start-ups, and industry leaders to accelerate translation from science to market.
View the full program: Download Program PDF
Join us in Malta — Registration & abstract submissions are now open! Register here
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