Archives: Agenda

• Rising consumer demand for healthier diets, but big education gaps remain
• Shifting consumption: risks in declining categories, opportunities in convenience
• HFSS regulations reshaping the retail and health landscape
• Co-op x The Gut Stuff: an unexpected partnership driving purpose-led change

• Captivating the digital audience… how to inspire trust in a fast-evolving food & drink industry
• Friendship & community as brand superpowers… building authentic connections that resonate
• Why old-school ads fail… and how entertainment + inspiration drive behaviour change
• Education by stealth… engaging audiences without “lecturing” them
• The seismic shift in entertainment consumption… what it means for your brand
• Proven model for behaviour change… turning curiosity into demand

• How AI can unlock Consumer Insight–Driven Product Development
• How AI will shape the future of Recipe & Formulation Innovation

• Striking the balance between cost model prioritisation and sustainability agendas with efficiency-led innovation
• Re-purposing food waste, upcycling side streams, and exploring byproduct potential
• Encouraging broader interventions for circularity in food systems

• Start-up agility vs large business resource
• First-to-market risks and rewards: Approaching regulatory and scientific standards
• Transforming slow-moving mindsets for longevity and progress in new categories
• Collaboration accelerating small-scale innovation through nurtured relationships

• The contrast between emerging and evolving cuisine trends
• What is influencing cuisine’s today and in the future
• How ingredients can play a role in future trends
• How we need to evolve our thinking

Explore the Ozempic trend and its impact on the functional Food & Beverage market. Discover how to innovate with functional ingredients in the GLP-1 space and stand out from the competition.

• Trends and science driving ‘better-for-you’ approaches within populations
• Shifting attention on GLP-1 with increasing interest in UK & Europe retail and F&B
• Formulating with high-quality, evidence-based, and versatile ingredients
• Remaining at the forefront of GLP-1-related innovations with collagen peptides for natural blood-sugar control and satiety
• Tried and tested: F&B formats making the cut for ready-to-market products