09.10 Capitalise On Emerging Food & Drink Trends Disrupting The Market For 2025 For Trailblazing, Profitable & Industry Leading NPD & Campaign Success
High protein, low alcohol and more food-to-go… cherry-pick the hottest food and drink trends across the market and in your category for profitable, enduring product success and campaigns with lasting impact
Changing consumer priorities, changing shopping habits: the impact of cost-of-living, Net-Zero ambitions and the influence of social media
Adaptable and ready for anything? Make swift decisions in the face of rapidly-evolving trends to identify what will be popular and profitable in the current market
Trend forecasting for 2025 and beyond! Anticipate shifting market trends to cultivate collections that cater to the preferences of both consumers and retailers
Anna Fenten, Marketing Director, Searcys
Lucy Cooper, Head of Legal: Sustainability, Suntory Beverage & Food Europe
Nicci Clark, CEO & Founder, RE:NOURISH
Jennifer Earle, Director Tours (& Editor & Host at ‘The Next Delicious Thing’), Chocolate Ecstasy Tours
Julianne Ponan, Founder, CEO, Creative Nature
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION & PRACTICES
Latest Insights
09.40 A Sustainable Future: Create Affordable Products Which Demonstrate A Tangible Commitment To Sustainability, Fulfil Eco-Initiatives & Respond To Increasing Consumer Expectations
Attain equilibrium among value, quality, and sustainability to offer innovative, on-brand products that remain affordable for your customers
From sell-by-dates to plastic shrink wrap to overproduction… how can manufacturers tackle the food waste hierarchy to get to the root cause, minimise waste and even create a secondary income source?
Regenerative agriculture, circular economy models, permaculture…explore groundbreaking initiatives aimed at minimising the environmental impact of the food and beverage industry
Unlocking insight into sustainability and greenwashing: top-notch solutions to reduce misleading green claims and demonstrate authentic commitment to sustainability through action
Speaker Coming Soon!
New & Updated For 2024!
APPEALING TO THE HEALTH-CONSCIOUS CONSUMER
Double Perspective
10.00 Eat Well, Live Well! Refresh & Revitalise Your Product Offerings For 2024 & Beyond By Capitalising On The Latest Health & Wellbeing Trends That Capture Attention & Excite Consumers
The critical balancing act! Explore methods to provide healthy and nourishing product selections that are appealing, accessible, distinctive and responsibly sourced
Gut health, low sugar, and protein-rich diets… examine the changing health and wellness trends that are resonating with consumers’ claims for tailored and on-trend strategies
Delve into the influence of overall well-being and holistic health perspectives to craft products that target both physical and mental health categories
Perspective 1: David Begg, Founder, The Real Drinks Co
Perspective 2: Louise Pilkington, Head of Innovation, Domino’s
10.40 Bonus Session; Reserved For Exclusive Conference Partner
11.10 Morning Refreshment Break With Informal Networking
PLANT-POWERED FOOD & DRINK
Panel Q&A
11.40 Power In The Plant! Leverage Data & Consumer Insights To Create Innovative, Clean & On-Trend Plant Products Certain To Boost Brand Loyalty & Blow Away The Competition
Utilise critical data and insights to comprehend the driving forces behind plant-based purchases for informed, innovative and profitable new product development
What are the goals of the plant-based purchaser? From ethics to sustainability to cost to health, how does our product and campaign strategy need to adapt to balance such varying purposes?
How are consumer attitudes evolving towards animal product alternatives? Weighing up the scientific beauty of highly engineered meat alternatives against other plant-based cuisines
As plant-based lifestyles and flexitarian diets gain growing traction, what steps can be taken to guarantee cutting-edge NPD, marketing and unbreakable brand loyalty?
Stay ahead of the curve with recent advancements in plant-based proteins encompassing texture, flavours and cost-related challenges
Art Sagiryan, CEO, Ping Pong Restaurants (AJT DimSum Ltd)
INGREDIENTS, TASTE & TEXTURE
12.10 Stand Out In 2024 & Beyond! Capitalise On The Freshest Taste, Texture & Ingredient Trends Set To Meet Consumer Needs & Drive Product Engagement
Generate innovative ingredient, taste and texture portfolio shifts that appeal to the health-conscious consumer and sustainability-minded customer
Tangy delights, nutty pallet profiles and nostalgic flavours… what global food and drink flavours and ingredients are tantalising taste buds in 2024? How can they integrate into your portfolio strategies?
Despite sourcing challenges amid a global cost-of-living crisis, discover inventive solutions for procurement and formulation, exploring alternative ingredients for resilience in today’s turbulent landscape
Mike Woods, Chief Executive, Just Love
12.30 Bonus Session; Reserved For Exclusive Conference Partner
13.00 Lunch & Informal Networking For Speakers, Delegates & Partners
13.30 Peer-to-Peer Discussions:
A. Gut Health
B. Protein
C. Low/No Alcohol
D. Free From
14.00 Afternoon Chair’s Opening Remarks
Philip Quinn, Senior Director of QA (International), Papa Johns
PACKAGING: DELIVERING THE RIGHT SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION
14.10 Translate Consumers’ Green Priorities Into Packaging Innovations That Drive Sales & Meet Sustainable Goals
The proof is in the pudding! Explore critical innovations in sustainable and intelligent packaging to create products that reflect customer priorities today
Putting yourself in the consumers shoes… what’s the current consumer stance on sustainability and how does a ‘sustainable’ label impact purchase behaviours?
What is fact and what is fiction? Industry insights on feasible recyclable and sustainable packaging materials for genuine commitment to environmental initiatives
Speaker Coming Soon!
CHEF INSIGHTS – HOT TAKES FROM THE KITCHEN
Panel & Q&A
14.30 Freshest Chef Insights: Translating Cutting-Edge Ingredients, Enticing Flavours, & Innovative Texture & AI Trends Into Stand-Out NPD & Maximised Produce Appeal
Keep pace with the latest, eye-catching, and innovative flavour trends and texture profiles guaranteed to excite consumers and maximise menu engagement
The growth of the ‘mindful eating’ approach! Deep dive into changing consumer behaviour and its pivotal influence on menu and ingredient selection.
AI-assisted recipe development, smart kitchen appliances and personalised meal plans… explore the intersection of technology and the culinary arts to create consumer-driven, profitable products and ranges
What is on the horizon for 2025 and beyond? Which new flavours, ingredients, textures, and NPD trends will transition from plate to store?
15.00 Blow Away The Competition, Amplify Brand Value & Maximise Customer Loyalty & Retention With Impactful, Innovative & Creative Digital Marketing Campaigns
Cream of the crop! Advanced marketing tactics guaranteed to stand out from the crowd, grow brand value and increase average spend and customer loyalty
With budgets as tight as ever… how can brands create compelling, exciting and insight-led digital marketing campaigns with restricted funds and resources?
With the shift in marketing channels a constant battle, how can you craft an ideal strategy for consumer outreach and success?
Speaker Coming Soon!
15.20 Bonus Session; Reserved For Exclusive Conference Partner
15.40 Afternoon Refreshment Break With Informal Networking
NEXT-LEVEL NPD: TRANSLATING INSIGHTS INTO REALITY
16.10 Mastering Competitive & Profit-Boosting NPD That Leverages Critical Consumer Insights & Targets Top Food & Drink Trends
Become the apple of the consumers’ eye! Unveil consumer insights to differentiate passing trends from lasting movements for products that consumers will love
Examine strategies that enable brands to promptly, efficiently, and assuredly adapt to market dynamics and regulatory changes for guaranteed future NPD success
Top-notch NPD launch tips! Ensuring your brand and products cut through the noise, stand out from the competition and engages with all customers
Speaker Coming Soon!
CRAFT BAKERY - NAVIGATING THE FUTURE
Case Study
16.30 How Are Friary Mill Transforming Their Sales Approach, Generating Brand Value & Growing Innovative NPD?
Who is Friary Mill?
What are the top 3 challenges and opportunities faced by SMEs like ours?
Challenges: growing sales faster than cost, differentiating and engaging our brand, building and retaining our workforce
Opportunities: technological innovation and efficiency, new product development, growing channels
What does the future look like for SMEs like ours?
Steve Goswell, Chief Executive Officer, Friary Mill Bakery Limited
RETAILER INSIGHTS & SHOPPER BEHAVIOURS
Panel Q&A
16.50 Integrate Retailer Visions & Business-Critical Customer Insights & Shopper Behaviours Into Each Stage Of Delivery To Guarantee Product Engagement & Overarching Commercial Success
What macro-trends do retailers think will endure in this constantly evolving market, and how can we leverage them to create lucrative products?
Regulation, regulation, regulation… what challenges do retailers face when launching products within the ever-changing regulatory landscape?
Omni-shopping, subscription models and cost consciousness… leverage the latest shopping behaviour data to decode present purchase decision-making and inform future strategies that drive positive shopper experiences
The retailer “must-haves”: what flavours, ingredients and textures will continue to captivate?
James Waterworth, Head of Trade Marketing, Anheuser-Busch InBev
Claire Martino, Head of Marketing, Bakkavor
Mike Woods, Chief Executive, Just Love
17.20 Afternoon Chair’s Closing Remarks & Official Close of Conference
Philip Quinn, Senior Director of QA (International), Papa Johns
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