On-Trend, Best-Selling Products & Attention-Grabbing Marketing Which Capitalise On The Latest Market, Consumer & Retailing Insights For Profitable Food & Drink Trends & Innovations Which Excite Shoppers & Fly Off The Shelves
Exploit Emerging Health, Ingredient & International Trends To Boost Sales With Cutting-Edge, Consumer-Focused NPD, Packaging, Social Media, Shopper Marketing & Communications Strategies.
A One-Day, Brand-Led Conference & Networking Event, 17th May 2018, Bounce Farringdon, London. Download Brochure. Final Tickets Now Remaining.
PLUS! Don't Miss The Pre-Conference Consumer-Driven Packaging Trends & Innovations Day, 16th May, London: Creating Profitable & Engaging Packaging Offerings With Insights Into The Latest Consumer-Driven Packaging Trends & Innovations. Find Out More Here.
35 Food & Drink Retailers & Manufacturers Share Insights On Exciting Shoppers By Translating The Hottest Food & Drink Trends & Innovations Into Product & Marketing Success For Best-In-Class Consumer Engagement & Profitable NPD:
- Monetise Emerging Trends & 2018 Must-Use Ingredients For Lucrative Product & Sales Innovations: Translating the latest consumer trends and market insights into game-changing food and drink strategies
- Capitalising On Long-Lasting Health Trends, Claims & Preferences: Align products with consumer demand to determine the hottest health ingredients, labelling and offerings which will resonate and succeed
- International Influences & New Market Opportunities: Leverage worldwide inspiration for exciting, innovative products which thrive during Brexit and a changing UK market
- Consumer-Focused, Stand-Out NPD: Maximise sales with fast-paced NPD which keeps up with ever-changing consumer demands
- Shopper Marketing Success Online & In-Store! Translate customer shopping habits and product preferences into targeted online messaging and powerful in-store campaigns
- Harness Retailer Insights For Commercial Success: Insight into retailers’ needs, expectations and advice for mutually profitable products and campaigns
- Sustainable, High-Impact Packaging Innovations: Draw consumer attention with eye-catching, low-cost and recyclable packaging
- Capitalise On The Convenience Boom! Uncover the latest innovations in snacking, impulse and food-to-go to optimise convenience and drive sales
- Engaging, Innovative Social Media Strategies: Capture attention and boost sales with trend-driven, foodie-enticing social media
- 35 Food & Drink Brands Speaking From The Frontline
- 1 Compact, Future-Focused Day
- 5 Years Of Insights & Inspiration!
- 9 Trend-Setting Head Chefs: Demonstrations, Predictions & Insights!
- 83%+ Average Senior, Client-Side Audience
- 5 Exciting Panel Discussions: Retailer Views, Health Trends, International Trends, Trends & Innovations & Chefs’ Trend Spotting
- 12 Break Out Sessions & Chef Demo Zones: A) Vegetarian with Tate & Lyle, B) Ingredients C) Fibre D) Protein E Nutrients F) Vegan & Meat Free with Tesco G) Gluten Free H) Health Claims & Functional Ingredients I) Natural & Clean Label J) Fats K) Flavours L) Salt
- 13 Interactive Breakout Sessions On The Hottest, Latest Trends
- 1 Conference Chair & Practical Reviews: Discuss the key takeaways from each session
- Facilitated Networking Hosts
- Open Q&A
1 Day, 35 Food & Drink Manufacturers & Retailers Speaking: Trends & Innovations ★ Health Trends ★ Next-Level NPD ★ International Trends ★ Packaging Innovations ★ Chefs’ Trend Spotting ★ Retailer Views ★ Shopper Marketing ★ Food-To-Go ★ Social Media ★ Trend Spotlights
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For more information on how to get involved, please call +44 (0)20 3479 2299 or email info@foodanddrinkconference.com.
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The Food & Drink Trends & Innovations Conference Programme:
08.30 Registration & Coffee, Objective Setting
09.00 GIC Welcome, Interactive Voting Introduction & Morning Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
Danielle Bekker, Global Product & Process Innovation Director, AB InBev
HOT, NEW TRENDS & INNOVATIONS PANEL DISCUSSION & Q&A
09.15 Game-Changing Current & Emerging Trends: Which Key Food & Drink Trends Will Power Long-Term Successful Product Innovation?
Tammy Butterworth, Global R&D Manager, PepsiCo
Thomas Cropper, Managing Director, Tuk In Foods - Innovator
Rob Martineau, Head of Product, Tribe - Innovator
Michael Minch-Dixon, Co-Founder, Snact - Innovator
HEALTH TRENDS
09.45 Investigating Changing Health Trends, Preferences & Lifestyles For Health Products, Ingredients & Claims Which Resonate With Consumers
Danielle Bekker, Global Product & Process Innovation Director, AB InBev
HEALTH TRENDS - PANEL DISCUSSION & Q&A
10.05 From ‘Free From’ To Meat Free! Investigating Shifts, Patterns & Trends Between Health Food Choices & Lifestyle Trends To Deliver Claims & Products Which Meet Evolving Consumer Requirements
Derek Sarno, Chef-Director of Plant Based Innovation, Tesco
Pippa Murray, Founder, Pip & Nut
Damien Kennedy, Co-Founder, Wheyhey - Innovator
Steve Walpole, Head of Food, Ugo Foods Group
Damien Lee, CEO & Founder, Mr Lee's Pure Foods Co - Innovator
Bonus Session
Navdeep Heer, Senior Marketing Manager, Toluna
BREAK OUT SESSIONS & CHEF DEMO ZONES
10.35 Morning Refreshments With Informal Networking
A) Vegetarian
Carolin Hackenberg, Global Marketing Manager, Tate & Lyle
B) Ingredients
C) Fibre
D) Protein
E) Nutrients
M&S PACKAGING
11.05 Appeal To Consumers With Sustainable, Low-Cost, High-Impact Packaging Innovations Which Attract Attention & Maximise Sales
Kevin Vyse, Senior Packaging Technologist & Circular Economy Lead, Marks & Spencer
11.25 Bonus Session
Stuart Grant, Research Director, Impact Research Ltd
INTERNATIONAL TRENDS - PANEL DISCUSSION
11.55 Capitalise On International Influences To Deliver Exciting, Range-Boosting Products, Recognise New Markets & Get To Grips With The Challenges Of Import & Export Following Brexit
Cathy Kidd, Global Marketing Director, Kerry Foods
Hannah Ingram-Moore, Head of B2B, Whittard of Chelsea
NEXT-LEVEL NPD
12.25 Tying Together The Latest Health, Flavour & Ingredient Trends To Deliver Stand-Out NPD & Insight-Led Products Which Excite Shoppers & Fly Off The Shelves
Mark Cummings, Head of Stills & Innovation, Coca-Cola European Partners
12.45 Lunch & Informal Networking For Delegates, Partners & Speakers
BREAK OUT SESSIONS & CHEF DEMO ZONES
13.15 During The Lunch Break
A) How To Make Consumers Pay More For Innovation
Andrew Wardlaw, Director of Insight, MMR Research Worldwide
B) Vegan & Meat Free
Derek Sarno, Chef-Director of Plant Based Innovation, Tesco
C) Gluten Free
D) Health Claims & Functional Ingredients
13.45 Afternoon Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
9 CHEF’S TREND SPOTTING - THE NEXT BIG THING PANEL DISCUSSION
13.55 What Are Chefs Predicting For 2018 & Beyond? Trends, Ingredients & Flavours To Monetise For Exciting, On-Trend & Best-Selling Products
Rohintan Christian, Senior Sous Chef, Wagamama
Fred Ponnovoy, Head Chef, Gü
Steve Love, Principal Research Chef, McCormick
Candice Moyo, Head Chef, Yo! Sushi
Derek Sarno, Chef-Director of Plant Based Innovation, Tesco
Jamie Evangelou, Group Head Chef, Unique Hospitality
Bruno Pires, Executive Chef, Wrap it up!
Szymon Grzanka, Pastry Head Chef, Kai Mayfair
RETAILER VIEWS - PANEL DISCUSSION
14.25 First-Hand Retailing Insights Into Emerging Consumer Trends, Gaps In The Market & Brand Engagement Opportunities For Commercial Success & Collaboration In The UK Food & Drink Marketplace
Hannah Squirrell, Customer Director, Greggs
Jamie Seymour, Senior Customer Manager – Fresh & Frozen, The Co-operative Group
Tim Stilwell, Founder & CEO, Burrito Kitchen
14.55 Bonus Session; Reserved For Exclusive Partner: To get involved in The Food & Drink Trends & Innovations Conference, please email info@foodanddrinkconference.com or call +44 (0)20 3479 2299 for more details.
BREAK OUT SESSIONS & CHEF DEMO ZONES
15.25 Afternoon Refreshment With Informal Networking
A) Natural & Clean Label
B) Flavours
C) Fats
D) Salt
E) Social Media
Hannah Squirrell, Customer Director, Greggs
SHOPPER MARKETING
15.55 Harness Up-To-The-Minute Shopper Trends For Insight-Led Shopper Marketing Which Influences Point Of Sale Decision Making Online & In-Store
Mark Pettigrew, Director Format, Space & Range, The Co-operative Group
FOOD-ON-THE-GO
16.15 Insight-Led Snacking, Impulse & Convenience Meal Occasions: Turn The Hottest Trends & Innovations Into Profits & Identify What Consumers Really Want From Food-To-Go
John Want, Marketing Director, Adelie Foods
SOCIAL MEDIA
16.35 Innovative Social Media Strategies To Capture Consumer Attention & Boost Brand Excitement For Maximised Sales & Conversions
Gareth Turner, Director of Marketing, Arla Foods
16.55 Chair’s Closing Remarks & Official Close Of Conference
PLUS! Don't Miss The Pre-Conference Day: Consumer-Driven Packaging Trends & Innovations, Asia House, Central London, 16th May 2018
Creating Profitable & Engaging Packaging Offerings With Insights Into The Latest Consumer-Driven Packaging Trends & Innovations: Recycling & Sustainability • Attention-Grabbing Packaging • Packaging Functionality & Formats • Messaging & Marketing • Packaging Innovations
09.15 Registration & Coffee, Objective Setting
09.45 GIC Welcome, Interactive Voting Introduction & Morning Chair and Co-Chair’s Opening Remarks
Kevin Vyse, Senior Packaging Technologist & Circular Economy Lead, Marks & Spencer
Tom Stone, Brand Business Leader, L’Oreal
SUSTAINABLE, RECYCLABLE PACKAGING
10.00 Cost-Effective, Functional & Recyclable Packaging Alternatives Which Satisfy Sustainably-Conscious Consumers & Fulfil Eco-Friendly Business Ethics
Rob Thompson, Packaging Technologist, The Co-op
ATTENTION-GRABBING PACKAGING
10.30 Stand Out On The Shelf With Attention-Grabbing Packaging Innovations Which Promote Your Brand In-Store
Don’t let your packaging let your product down! Engaging shoppers in-store and triggering purchases with best-in-class product presentation which keeps pace with packaging evolution, grabs attention.
11.00 Morning Refreshment Break & Informal Networking
PACKAGING FUNCTIONALITY & FROMATS
11.30 Reinvigorate Your Range With Innovative Product Delivery Formats & Robust Functional Packaging
Darren Morgan, Global Creative Director, Crabtree & Evelyn
12.00 Attention-Grabbing Packaging
Justin Kempson, Sales & Innovation Director, Charpak Ltd
12.15 Lunch and Informal Networking For Delegates, Partners & Speakers
12.45 Breakout Sessions During Lunch
A) Single Serve
B) New Packaging Formats
C) International Influence
D) Natural Materials
E) Premium/Luxury
F) Convenience/Food-To-Go Packaging
13.15 Afternoon Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
MESSAGING & MARKETING
13.30 Best-In-Class Packaging Messages Which Engage Consumers & Effectively Convey Ingredients, Nutrition & Product Claims
14.00 Bonus Session; Reserved For Exclusive Partner: To get involved in The Consumer-Driven Packaging Trends & Innovations Conference, please email info@packaginginnovations.com or call +44 (0)20 3479 2299 for more details.
PACKAGING INNOVATIONS PANEL DISCUSSION
14.30 Staying One Step Ahead By Identifying The Next Hot Trends & Concepts For Fit-For-Future Packaging Which Attracts Attention
Rita Janoshazi, Senior Packaging Development Manager, Nomad Foods Europe – Bird’s Eye
Kevin Vyse, Senior Packaging Technologist & Circular Economy Lead, Marks & Spencer
Tom Stone, Brand Business Leader, L’Oreal
Rob Thompson, Packaging Technologist, The Co-op
Further speakers to be announced
15.00 Closing Keynote Presentation
15.30 Chair’s Closing Remarks
16.00 Official Close Of Pre-Conference
Please check the website regularly for updates and newly-confirmed speakers. For more information on how to get involved in The Food & Drink Trends & Innovations Conference, please call +44 (0)203 479 2299 or email info@foodanddrinkconference.com.
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