Mireille Blommaert

Experience

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  Unilever

  Sept 1994 - Jul 2018

  Managing the global nutrition and science program of the ProActiv brand with a team of 2 academic professionals. Main activities: - Developing and leading the healthcare professional strategy for the ProActiv brand- Developing and maintaining the scientific program in collaboration with scientific experts- Developing global communication materials for healthcare professionals based on sound science- Participating in the partnership with the European Atherosclerosis Society- Setting up post launch monitoring- Contributing in writing the novel food dossier use of plant sterol for cooking and baking fat products- Contributing in writing the claims dossier (article 14 Nutrition and Health claims regulation Europe) for the extension of conditions of use of the addition of plant sterols- Risk management and issue management - Stakeholder management- Recipe calculations- Writing Q&A’s, claims guidance documents, science presentations, healthcare professional brochures- Providing nutrition training for employees, agencies- Day to day interaction with global and local marketing, regulatory affairs- Line management of 2 academic professionals- Budget management Show less Management of regulatory elements regarding the ProActiv brand. Main activities- Implementation of the authorised art. 14 claim of the role of plant sterols in cholesterol lowering in all communication channels- Interpreting regulations and identify the opportunities and impact for the brand- Following European regulation on plant sterols and advising marketing- Responsible for enabling the notification for the extension of use of plant sterols in soy drinks - Providing guidance to local and global marketing teams on health claims on pack and communication- Risk management and help project teams with creative solutions - Scanning global regulatory opportunities for new ingredients for cholesterol lowering Show less

  • Global Nutrition and Health manager

    Jun 2011 - Jul 2018

  • Regulatory Affairs Manager

    Dec 2009 - Jun 2012

  • Global Nutrition manager

    Jan 2000 - Dec 2009

  • Assistant Nutrition Manager

    Sept 1994 - Dec 1999
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  Upfield

  Jul 2018 - Sept 2019

  Head of Nutrition

  Development and execution of the global nutrition program of Upfield. Managing a team of 6 professionals. The main activities:- Development of nutrition profiles for new innovations - Development of nutrition and health claims in collaboration with product developers and marketing- Translating science (fats, vitamins, plant sterols) and global insights into future opportunities - Line management, coach of 6 nutrition and sustainability professionals (academic level)- Nutrition training for employees - Building and maintaining relationship with external partners- Budget management- Risk management- Day to day interaction with marketing, product development, regulatory affairs, food safety specialists and external consultants. Show less

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  Lamb Weston Meijer

  Feb 2020 - Apr 2020

  Regulatory Affairs Specialist

  Consultant to develop tools for effective food labelling in Food Labelling Compliance project.Main activities:- Developing a manual to effectively implement food labelling regulations in the EU and the GSO countries- Developing checklist to develop correct food labels and ensure compliance to the regulations- Developing and providing training on food labelling to employees- Developing a proposal for future way of working of functions involved in food labelling

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  Lamb Weston Meijer

  Nov 2020 - Feb 2021

  Regulatory Affairs Specialist

  Consultant to develop a claims governance frameworkMain activities:- Development of a claims manual containing a comprehensive overview of relevant regulations- Development of claims governance framework- Development of a employee training and E-learning- Development of a communication plan

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  Vitality Kitchen

  Jan 2021 - Mar 2025

  Vitality and well-being consultant| Vitality manager

  In past years I have specialized myself in vitality management for 40+ women. I am self-employed and a certified Vitality specialist (Vitaloog). I coach women to improve their vitality and wellbeing tailor-made programs. The programs deliver tools for women to take leadership about their vitality and well-being. I offer individual coaching and workshops (diet & lifestyle, mindset, healthy aging, happiness at work) for companies.

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  Vitality Kitchen - Mireille Blommaert Coaching & Advies

  Sept 2023 - now

  Health coach