Eco Foods 2025

Moving Food Forward Sustainably

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Rebecca Sudworth​

Director Of Policy Food Standards Agency

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Camilla Riddiford​

Head of Sustainability, Arla Foods UK

Camilla is an experienced sustainability professional with international experience working in sustainable agriculture in both New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Having grown up on a sheep and beef farm in rural New Zealand she is particularly passionate about ensuring a just transition for farmers. She has a strong record of driving organisational change and collaborating across the value chain to deliver progress on sustainability. She currently leads the sustainability agenda for Arla Foods in the United Kingdom as Head of Sustainability.

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Natalie Bennett​

Member of the House of Lords, Green Party

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    Inspired PLC provides market-leading commercial energy and sustainability advisory services to help our clients achieve net-zero and thrive in the future low carbon global economy.

    Every business faces a unique set of challenges and over 3,500 organisations have partnered with Inspired to find the best solutions for them.

    We focus on helping our clients control costs, reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions and remain compliant in the regulatory landscape.

    We have been recognised with the London Stock Exchange’s Green Economy Mark since 2020 for our environmental and strategic advice and support to clients and have held our position in the Cornwall Insight ranking as the leading advisor for industrial and commercial consumers since 2018.

    Our 700+ energy and sustainability experts form the backbone of our entire organisation, and it’s their commitment and hard work that have led us to our success today.

    We value our role in meeting the UK’s climate targets, and we will be net-zero ourselves before 2050. The steps we’ve taken on our own decarbonisation journey mean we’re ready to lead others towards adapting to a net-zero economy.

    Today’s partner for a better tomorrow.

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    To learn more, please visit our website - inspiredplc.co.uk

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    Founded in 2008, TraceGains has revolutionized the food and beverage industry with the first Source-to-Shelf networked ecosystem. By digitizing processes and insights using advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI), TraceGains provides comprehensive solutions for compliance, nutritional calculation and labelling, new product development, environmental, social, and governance (ESG), and packaging in collaboration with Esko and other Veralto companies. Our clients capitalize on these tools to navigate the complexities of the global food and beverage industry, ensuring safer, compliant products reach customers faster and at reduced costs, thereby creating a competitive edge in their market launches.

    Trusted by over 1,500 global clients, including more than half of the top 100 food and beverage manufacturers, the TraceGains network connects brands to their supply chain, then applies AI and ESG to enrich data and automate processes across its vast global ecosystem of 100,000 supplier locations and over 600,000 ingredients and products.

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    To learn more, please visit our website - https://tracegains.com/

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    Altruistiq is a Sustainability Data Management Platform that’s on a mission to help companies build, buy and deliver products that are better for the planet. With Altruistiq companies are able to work with environmental data they trust, win back time with automated calculations and reporting to deliver impact reduction on time and on budget.

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    To learn more, please visit our website - https://altruistiq.com/

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    MAYEKAWA was born as a family-owned business in 1924. Since then, we have grown to become a world-leading company within industrial refrigeration.

    Throughout all these years we have been dedicated to developing and improving the technology behind MYCOM compressors and, always, focused on solutions based on natural refrigerants driven by sustainable actions for environmental protection.

    Today, our core business is still industrial refrigeration, but we also cover other business areas such as meat processing equipment, robotics, and oil, gas and light chemical applications.

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    To learn more, please visit our website - www.mayekawa.com

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    Wincanton is the UK’s premier partner for supply chain solutions. It works with clients of all sizes and sectors, from the world’s leading corporations to the most beloved British brands.

    Experienced teams support many of the UK’s top retailers, as well as the major grocers, FMCG and general merchandise brands, ensuring food and drink gets to where it is needed – from large supermarkets to small convenience stores and even delivering to consumers’ homes.

    Wincanton provides efficient, agile and sustainable solutions, running both dedicated and shared, transport and warehousing operations, co-pack and returns, all underpinned by technology and automation.

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    To learn more, please visit our website - https://www.wincanton.co.uk/

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    ENGIE is a global energy player with UK investments in renewable energy and storage, whilst supplying gas and electric energy to organisations of all sizes. We are committed to increasing investment in a portfolio of both flexible and responsive low carbon assets, including energy storage, wind and solar.

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    To learn more, please visit our website - www.engie.co.uk

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    To meet individual customer requests quickly and in the highest quality, the food and beverage industry relies on maximum flexibility and productivity. At the same time, there has never been a more urgent need to create resilient and sustainable infrastructure. Siemens helps customers to master the digital transformation by combining the real world with the digital world.

    Taking decisions based on data and analytics empowers companies in the food & beverage industry to make their energy systems and processes in buildings and industries are more efficient and sustainable. Discover the opportunities for your company.

    For a better tomorrow.

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    Argon & Co is a global management consultancy that specialises in operations strategy and transformation. Its expertise spans supply chain planning, manufacturing, logistics, procurement, sustainability, and shared services, working together with clients to transform their businesses and generate real change. Its people are engaging to work with and trusted by clients to get the job done.

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    To learn more, please visit our website - www.argonandco.com

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    An Italian group and European leader in the production of wheat derivatives such as starches, sweeteners, proteins, and alcohol for both the food and industrial sectors.

    Founded in Italy in 1949 as a fruit distillery in Saluzzo, the company was acquired in 1961 by the Frandino family—now in its third generation of entrepreneurs—who, in 1985, converted it into a wheat starch plant for the extraction of starches and derivatives.

    The Group expanded its international presence in 2012 with the opening of a plant in Selby, United Kingdom, and now processes approximately 1 million tonnes of wheat annually.

    With a consolidated turnover exceeding €700 million and over 600 employees, Sedamyl is today one of the leading suppliers of ingredients for the food & beverage industries, paper & corrugated board, green chemistry, and animal nutrition.

    In 2021, the Group launched an £80 million expansion programme for the Selby facility and a €30 million investment for the Saluzzo plant, aiming to enlarge the sites and double production capacity.

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    To learn more, please visit our website - https://sedamyl.com/

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    Food systems drive a third of global emissions, and regulators, investors, and customers are paying close attention. But measuring and reducing impact is hard, especially across complex, global supply chains. Teams are stuck with inefficient workflows, patchy data, and little clarity on what will actually drive reductions.

    That’s where Foodsteps comes in. Unlike generic climate tools, we’re built for the food industry – combining a comprehensive impact database with scalable SaaS and expert in-house support. Together, this gives food businesses everything they need to measure, report, and reduce emissions confidently, accurately, and at scale.

    200+ leading food businesses trust us, from Compass Group and Levy to Ella’s Kitchen and KFC. We help them cut emissions faster, stay ahead of regulations, and turn sustainability into a competitive edge.

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    To learn more, please visit our website - https://www.foodsteps.earth/

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    DCC Energy UK supports food and drink manufacturers with truly scalable, resilient energy solutions helping businesses like yours reduce costs & carbon. Backed by FTSE 100 DCC plc, we provide sector expertise to power your transition. It’s cleaner energy, in your power.

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    To learn more, please visit our website - https://www.dcc.ie/

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    In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

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    To learn more, please visit our website - https://www.equans.co.uk/

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    VTT is a visionary research, development and innovation partner and one of the leading research organisations in Europe. One of our strategic priorities is the food industry, where we are pioneering sustainable solutions by leveraging biotechnology and plant-based raw materials to create novel ways of producing food and ingredients.

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    To learn more, please visit our website - https://www.vttresearch.com/en/industries/food-industry

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      Why attend?

      If the UK aspires to be a global leader on food sustainability, it must step up to the plate.

      Eco Foods 2025 will help to move the food industry to the next sustainable level through data and case study driven content.

      A sneak peek into the Eco Food’s agenda:

      • Sustainable sourcing and ingredients
      • Sustainable packaging
      • Sustainable food delivery
      • Waste management
      • Improving energy efficiency
      • Food redistribution

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      8 AM

      Registration

      8:45 AM

      Chairman’s Opening Remarks & Setting the Scene

      Speakers

      Aoife McGurk
      Associate Analyst, Strategic Intelligence, GlobalData

      9 AM

      Keynote Address: Shaping a Vision for Agriculture and Food – Ensuring Security and Sustainability in the Long Term

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      Natalie Bennett
      Member of the House of Lords, Green Party

      9:20 AM

      Decarbonize Your Operations While Staying Competitive

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      Amr Rizk
      Offering Manager, Industrial Processes, Honeywell Advanced Limited

      9:40 AM

      Dragon’s Den Pitch

      A panel of the industry’s most sought-after solution providers. Set the scene with a 60 second introduction and insight into their products and services. Visit the booths in the exhibition hall for more details and services!

      SESSION 1) RETHINKING SOURCING

      9:55 AM

      Vertical Farming: Envisioning the Future of Sustainable Food Production

      Speakers

      Tristan Fischer
      Founder & Group CEO, Fischer Farms

      10:15 AM

      Unlocking Sustainable Product Development Through Data-Driven Innovation

      Discover how data-driven collaboration is the secret ingredient to sustainable success. From centralised intelligence that powers faster decisions to connected ecosystems that dissolve silos, this session explores how integrating environmental data across procurement and product development empowers brands to innovate sustainably—at speed and scale.
      Session Highlights:
      • Using Centralised Data for Informed Decisions: Explore the power of integrating sustainability data into your procurement and NPD workflows, enabling quick, informed decisions to achieve ESG goals and enhance operational efficiency.
      • Networked Ecosystems Driving Collaboration: Interconnected data networks foster transparency and collaboration across supply chains, breaking down traditional silos
      • Benefits Across Your Business: A networked approach to compliance, procurement, product development, and sustainability, streamline operations
      • Empowering Innovation in Product Development: Insights into how real-time access to Sustained Impact’s environmental intelligence supports sustainable product innovation

       

      Speakers

      Dan McGlynn
      Senior Account Exec UK & IRE, TraceGains
      Carl Olivier
      CEO, Sustained

      10:35 AM

      Case Study: Energy, Water, Waste Initiatives – The apetito approach

      • Circularity - Project Boomerang – The World’s first closed loop recycling system for plastic meal trays
      • Decarbonising Food in the NHS – Introducing the first carbon-reduced menus into the NHS

      Speakers

      Lee Sheppard
      Director of Corporate Affairs, Policy & Sustainability, apetito UK

      10:55 AM

      Panel Discussion: How Can New Food Ingredient Sources Advance the Transition to More Sustainable Food Systems?

      • Responsible sourcing – understanding the criteria
      • Raw ingredient cultivation – processing diverse raw materials to standard manufacturing and nutritional specifications
      • Using bioconversion technology to identify sustainable sources of affordable but high value ingredients
      • Exploiting under-utilised crops
      • How cost effective and efficient are innovative new and sustainable sources?

       

      Speakers

      Dr. Pete Noy
      Director, Food Systems Institute, University of Nottingham
      Colin Campbell
      Product Development Controller, Ecotone UK
      Aisha U-K Umaru
      Analyst - Thematic Intelligence Global data
      Anthony Mulley
      Head of Business Development, Marlow Ingredients

      11:25 AM

      Case Study: Danone’s Positive Impact Operations: Driving Operational Sustainability through Global Waste and Energy Programs

      Speakers

      Rebecca Lovelady
      Communications and Engagement Manager - Positive Impact Operations, Danone

      Networking Break

      SESSION 2) REIMAGINING FOOD PRODUCTION

      12 PM

      From Farm to Fork… and beyond: Transforming Food Systems

      Climate solutions start on our plates

      • Demystifying food system GHG emissions
      • Practical roadmaps for sustainable food systems
      • Turning data into action
      • People-centred strategies for a just transition

      Speakers

      Estelle Herszenhorn
      Head of Food System Transformation, WRAP

      12:20 PM

      Panel Discussion: Aligning Food Production Processes to Net Zero Targets

      • Smart Processing technologies for flexible, scalable and efficient manufacturing
      • Investment in regenerative agriculture

       

      Speakers

      Aoife McGurk
      Associate Analyst, Strategic Intelligence, GlobalData
      Rebecca Sudworth
      Director Of Policy Food Standards Agency
      Estelle Herszenhorn
      Head of Food System Transformation, WRAP
      Jack Watts
      Sustainability Group Lead, NFU (National Farmers' Union)
      Adam Thompson
      Supply Chain & Sustainability Director, Pip & Nut
      Andreas Saracevas
      Sales Manager, Mayekawa

      12:50 PM

      Achieving ROI from Sustainability

      How businesses can consider an alternative approach to reducing their emissions vs a traditional approach of “buying green” that will reduce their emissions rather than offsetting, whilst delivering cost savings (ROI) and increases to their ESG ratings.

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      Dan Hulme
      Head of Sales, Inspired Energy

      Lunch & Networking Break

      2 PM

      Case Study – MSC Certification: Transforming Supplier Practices for a Sustainable Seafood Industry

      •  Empowering Suppliers with Sustainable Practices and Market Opportunities through MSC Certification

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      David McDiarmid
      Corporate Relations Director,Princes Group

      SESSION 3) AN ECO SUPPLY CHAIN: CONNECTED AND RESILIENT

      2:20 PM

      From Source to Stomach: Enhancing Transparency and Traceability Through Innovative Technology

      Speakers

      Jamie Dujardin
      VP of Product, Altruistiq

      3:10 PM

      Panel Discussion: Strengthening Resilience in Supply Chains: Embracing Innovation and Collaboration

      • Enhancing traceability throughout the supply chain to manage risks effectively
      • Implementing circular economy practices to promote sustainability
      • The Role of Technology in Green Supply Chains
      • Strategies to prevent unintentional greenwashing
      • Improving Operational Efficiency for Sustainability

       

       

      Speakers

      Kaustuv Bose
      Senior Scientist, Mondelēz International
      Tom Maidment
      Group Product Sustainability Senior Manager, Hilton Food Group plc
      Andrew Mitchell
      Group Head of Innovation, Westfalia Fruit
      Aoife McGurk
      Associate Analyst, Strategic Intelligence, GlobalData

      3:30 PM

      INTERACTIVE ROUNDTABLES

      A unique opportunity to deep dive into the most challenging issues and best practices. Develop solutions to critical challenges facing the industry. Hosted by industry experts and each focused on a single issue, roundtables are an exciting, interactive way to build your personal network and learn from the experience and expertise of others. 

      Each roundtable session lasts for 30 minutes, and delegates may attend up to 2 roundtables.

      Roundtable 1) Growth vs. Sustainability: The Food & Beverage Balancing Act

      Explore the dynamic interplay between growth and sustainability in the food and beverage industry. Do you believe that rapid expansion and eco-friendly practices can coexist harmoniously?  Where can tech help and data support a sustainable profitable future?

      Alex Broadley, Vertical Market Head, Industry Sector, Siemens

      Roundtable 2) Food Waste in Focus: Practical Steps to Reducing Food Waste in the Supply Chain 

      A collaborative session focused on understanding and addressing the everyday causes of food waste in factories. This round table is designed to help you take informed, achievable steps toward reduction, ranging from fixing internal inefficiencies, removing value chain constraints and where to find overlooked losses.

      James Watson, Partner, Argon & Co

       Roundtable 3) Harnessing Gen AI in the Food Supply Chain: A game-changer in waste reduction & emissions

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      Speakers

      Alex Broadley
      Vertical Market Head, Industry Sector, Siemens
      James Watson
      Partner, Argon & Co

      4:30 PM

      Networking Break

      SESSION 4) THE ECO- CONSCIOUS CONSUMER

      4:45 PM

      Marketing Sustainability: Navigating Hype, Hope, and Consumer Expectations

      Speakers

      Christoper Papadopoullos
      Head of ESG, Strategic Intelligence, GlobalData

      5:05 PM

      Decarbonize Your Operations While Staying Competitive

      Speakers

      Amr Rizk
      Offering Manager, Industrial Processes, Honeywell Advanced Limited

      5:25 PM

      Panel Discussion: Collaborative Strategies for Brands: From Factory to Consumer in Building Sustainable Supply Chains

      • Sharing Sustainable and Climate-Smart Practices
      • The Journey from Farm to Consumer: Promoting Sustainable Farming Practices and Encouraging Customer Support for Farmers
      • Achieving Fewer and Friendlier Food Miles with Smart Transport Practices
      • Redefining Sustainable Retail for Modern Brands

       

      Speakers

      Chris Shearlock
      Ambient Sustainability Director, Thai Union
      Camilla Riddiford
      Head of Sustainability, Arla Foods UK
      Emma Detain
      Sustainability Manager, Huel
      Helen Flanagan
      Product Director, Wincanton - EyeQ
      Aisha U-K Umaru
      Analyst - Thematic Intelligence Global data

      Conference Close & Drinks Reception

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      Rebecca Sudworth
      Director Of Policy Food Standards Agency

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      Panel Discussion: Aligning Food Production Processes to Net Zero Targets

      2025-06-24, 12:20 PM

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      Jack Watts
      Sustainability Group Lead, NFU (National Farmers' Union)

      After gaining a degree in Politics, Alex began working in Rural Regeneration and later Strategic Planning for a District Council before spending a number of years helping farmers to access Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) funds – in that time gaining grant funding for everything from milk processing equipment to an elephant enclosure! Since taking up a role with the NFU in 2011 Alex has worked across the whole agricultural spectrum, principally in the South West region with standout areas of work including flooding support on the Somerset Levels, coordinating EU Referendum and General Election activity, aiding NFU members through various incarnations of the Common Agricultural Policy and leading on lobbying and stakeholder engagement. In April 2024 Alex took up the national NFU role of Chief Sustainable Supply Chains Adviser.

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      Panel Discussion: Aligning Food Production Processes to Net Zero Targets

      2025-06-24, 12:20 PM

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      Estelle Herszenhorn
      Head of Food System Transformation, WRAP

      Estelle Herszenhorn is Head of Food System Transformation and is responsible for leading WRAP’s global work on reducing the greenhouse gas (GHG) impact of food, reducing food waste and increasing sustainable water management – including through our world-leading voluntary agreements.

      Estelle is a sustainability and circular economy impact-focussed leader, with over two decades of applied experience - collaborating with businesses, government and other organisations to secure change and impact.

      Estelle has worked with many sectors, including construction, and, for the last 12 years, food and drink. Estelle has worked on food waste prevention from farm to fork, led groundbreaking research and is developing our exciting new work on climate and water action – leading a team of programme and technical experts.

      Estelle has a BSc (hons) in Environmental Science from the University of Southampton and a Circular Economy, Enterprise and Innovation MBA and is a member of IEMA

      Outside of work, Estelle is accountable to her two small children - who share her sustainability goals as well as her interests in science, art and the natural world.

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      From Farm to Fork… and beyond: Transforming Food Systems

      2025-06-24, 12:00 PM

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      Panel Discussion: Aligning Food Production Processes to Net Zero Targets

      2025-06-24, 12:20 PM

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      Tristan Fischer
      Founder & Group CEO, Fischer Farms

      Tristan is the green energy expert and visionary behind Fischer Farms. With over 20-years of experience in the renewable energy sector, he is leading the way in sustainable food production.

      Throughout his career, Tristan has been involved in several large-scale clean energy infrastructure projects and has worked with some of the world’s leading companies, including as Citigroup and Shell Renewables. He has also supported some of the most promising SMEs, including Camco, University of Leeds spin-out C-Capture, and Lumicity.

      With a vision of transforming the future of farming through the latest vertical farming innovations, pioneering tech, and solar power, Tristan is set to achieve his ambition of delivering a scalable and more sustainable food production industry within the next decade.

      Tristan was a guest contributor to BBC Radio Norfolk’s programme ‘Could vertical Farming help feed the world?’ and has been invited to represent the vertical farm sector at the 2024 Farm to Fork Showcase at 10 Downing Street and earlier this year  featured on Sky News with Ed Conway, Could this be the future of farming?

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      Vertical Farming: Envisioning the Future of Sustainable Food Production

      2025-06-24, 9:55 AM

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      Chris Shearlock
      Ambient Sustainability Director, Thai Union

      Chris Shearlock works as Ambient Sustainability Director for Thai Union covering multiple brands and private label customer requirements around the world. He has worked in food sustainability for nearly 20 years having held positions with UK retailers and food manufacturers before specialising in fish. He holds a degree in Environmental Management and a Masters degree in Strategic Marketing, is a full member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) and a Chartered Environmentalist.

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      Panel Discussion: Collaborative Strategies for Brands: From Factory to Consumer in Building Sustainable Supply Chains

      2025-06-24, 5:25 PM

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      Rebecca Lovelady
      Communications and Engagement Manager - Positive Impact Operations, Danone

      Rebecca Lovelady, Positive Impact Operations Communications & Engagement Manager has worked at Danone for 9 years in sustainability roles in the local UK & Ireland business and now globally leading engagement and communications for the operational sustainability programs across Danone’s 150+ factories and global supply chain: the Re-Fuel energy excellence and decarbonisation program driving scope 1 & 2 emissions reduction alongside the Battle Against Waste food waste reduction and valorisation program.

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      Case Study: Danone’s Positive Impact Operations: Driving Operational Sustainability through Global Waste and Energy Programs

      2025-06-24, 11:25 AM

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      Kaustuv Bose
      Senior Scientist, Mondelēz International

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      Panel Discussion: Strengthening Resilience in Supply Chains: Embracing Innovation and Collaboration

      2025-06-24, 3:10 PM

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      Lee Sheppard
      Director of Corporate Affairs, Policy & Sustainability, apetito UK

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      Case Study: Energy, Water, Waste Initiatives – The apetito approach

      2025-06-24, 10:35 AM

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      Dr. Pete Noy
      Director, Food Systems Institute, University of Nottingham

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      Panel Discussion: How Can New Food Ingredient Sources Advance the Transition to More Sustainable Food Systems?

      2025-06-24, 10:55 AM

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      Colin Campbell
      Product Development Controller, Ecotone UK

      Colin has worked in product development at Ecotone UK for over 15 years. True to the company’s mission to support Food for Biodiversity, Colin’s role is to work with natural, plant-based ingredients to create foods that are better for the health of people and the planet.

      Under the Kallø brand at Ecotone, Colin has been at the forefront of plant-based innovations including the development of the brand’s Veggie Cakes, made with peas and lentils, Veggie Thins, made with chickpeas, and new Oat Cakes.

      Last year he was invited to parliament with the Food & Drink Federation to speak directly to policy makers on the challenges of reducing fat, salt and sugar whilst increasing key nutrients such as fibre and protein.

      He’s committed to finding food solutions that work in harmony with nature, not against it.

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      Panel Discussion: How Can New Food Ingredient Sources Advance the Transition to More Sustainable Food Systems?

      2025-06-24, 10:55 AM

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      Camilla Riddiford
      Head of Sustainability, Arla Foods UK

      Camilla is an experienced sustainability professional with international experience working in sustainable agriculture in both New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Having grown up on a sheep and beef farm in rural New Zealand she is particularly passionate about ensuring a just transition for farmers. She has a strong record of driving organisational change and collaborating across the value chain to deliver progress on sustainability. She currently leads the sustainability agenda for Arla Foods in the United Kingdom as Head of Sustainability.

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      Panel Discussion: Collaborative Strategies for Brands: From Factory to Consumer in Building Sustainable Supply Chains

      2025-06-24, 5:25 PM

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      Adam Thompson
      Supply Chain & Sustainability Director, Pip & Nut

      Experience: I have worked in Food and Drink supply chains for 15 years, covering various roles in procurement and supply with an increasing focus on sustainability. ESG has always been a big focus through my career, from starting out making delicious organic baby food at Ella's Kitchen, to helping Mars Drinks reduce the impact of their aluminum foil and paper cups, to more recently leading functions at B CORPs. My current role as Supply Chain & Sustainability Director at Pip & Nut offers me the privilege to bring together two intrinsically linked functions to drive the business towards our ambitious ESG goals, which include our Net Zero commitments.

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      Panel Discussion: Aligning Food Production Processes to Net Zero Targets

      2025-06-24, 12:20 PM

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      Emma Detain
      Sustainability Manager, Huel

      Emma has spent the last four years working to advance sustainable food systems. She is currently working at Huel, helping to deliver their mission of improving the health of people and the planet through complete and convenient nutrition. 

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      Panel Discussion: Collaborative Strategies for Brands: From Factory to Consumer in Building Sustainable Supply Chains

      2025-06-24, 5:25 PM

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      Tom Maidment
      Group Product Sustainability Senior Manager, Hilton Food Group plc

      Tom Maidment is currently Group Product Sustainability Senior Manager at Hilton Food Group, leading the company’s response to the climate and nature crises. Before that he worked at Jaguar Land Rover, where he developed the company’s net zero strategy and founded E.Mission, a business improving the public’s understanding of the carbon footprint of food. In 2024 he also led the UK’s Youth Delegation to the G20 and is an associate at Oxford Net Zero.

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      Panel Discussion: Strengthening Resilience in Supply Chains: Embracing Innovation and Collaboration

      2025-06-24, 3:10 PM

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      Natalie Bennett
      Member of the House of Lords, Green Party

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      Keynote Address: Shaping a Vision for Agriculture and Food – Ensuring Security and Sustainability in the Long Term

      2025-06-24, 9:00 AM

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      Mark Dempsey
      Senior Consulting Director –Consumer, GlobalData

      Mark brings over 20 years experience in the foodservice, retail and FMCG sectors to GlobalData.  Mark joined the GlobalData team in 2017 following 5 years living in Canada where he was an insights leader for PepsiCo and strategy consulting leader for the NPD group.   In his role at GlobalData, Mark brings bold thought-leadership to global partners across the manufacturer, retailer and distributor segments; always striving to find new ways to create growth by positively influencing shopper behaviour.

      Mark brings significant FMCG knowledge and expertise to the conference having led research around the world on topics from shopper segmentation, to category market sizing to innovation planning and the study of global best practices.

      Mark will be chairing the conference whilst sharing his views on the changing nature of next generation product offerings, the demands and expectations of today’s consumer, and the innovations and trends that will shape the future…

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      Dan Hulme
      Head of Sales, Inspired Energy

      Dan holds over 10 years’ industry experience, specifically within the manufacturing sector and as a well-known industry commentator, he works with clients to advise and guide them in the development of energy and carbon management strategies. Further supporting businesses in reducing costs, consumption, and emissions at a time of increasing internal and external pressures.

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      Achieving ROI from Sustainability

      2025-06-24, 12:50 PM

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      Andrew Mitchell
      Group Head of Innovation, Westfalia Fruit

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      Panel Discussion: Strengthening Resilience in Supply Chains: Embracing Innovation and Collaboration

      2025-06-24, 3:10 PM

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      Andreas Saracevas
      Sales Manager, Mayekawa

      Andreas Saracevas is a leader in refrigeration engineering, specializing in high-efficiency systems that drive sustainability and performance. At Mayekawa, he spearheads natural refrigerant adoption, optimizing systems that cut energy costs and future-proof industrial cooling.

      With deep expertise in system design, optimization, and business strategy, Andreas helps businesses transition from outdated cooling methods to dependable, low-GWP solutions. A strong advocate for natural refrigerants, he works with industry leaders to accelerate technology adoption and regulatory alignment—not just adapting to change but driving it.

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      Panel Discussion: Aligning Food Production Processes to Net Zero Targets

      2025-06-24, 12:20 PM

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      Dan McGlynn
      Senior Account Exec UK & IRE, TraceGains

      Dan McGlynn is a Senior Account Executive at TraceGains, bringing over 20 years of senior commercial experience within the FMCG and foodservice sectors. Dan has been a driving force in helping some of the largest grocery retail, manufacturing, and agricultural companies in the region navigate the complex challenges of supply chain digitalisation, compliance, NPD and sustainability. In his role at TraceGains Dan is at the forefront of reshaping how data is shared across the supply chain. By leveraging the TraceGains Network, he is pioneering new methods to improve transparency, efficiency, and collaboration among stakeholders. Dan's work is transforming traditional supply chain models, making them more responsive to the needs of modern businesses and consumers alike. Known for his innovative approach to integrating technology with supply chain management. His insights are helping companies adapt to the evolving demands of the market, ensuring that they remain competitive and compliant in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

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      Unlocking Sustainable Product Development Through Data-Driven Innovation

      2025-06-24, 10:15 AM

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      Carl Olivier
      CEO, Sustained

      Carl Olivier is the co-founder and CEO of Sustained, which helps food manufacturers design more environmentally friendly products using data, science and technology.

      Having started his journey in product and engineering in Cape Town, Carl moved to London in 2006 and forged a product-focused career at leading tech brands Skype, Microsoft and Twillo. Committed to driving the sustainability agenda and leaving things ‘better than how he found them’, Carl and the Sustained team are focused on highlighting the power of sustainable choice for consumers and businesses relating to environmental impact reduction through its advanced technology platform.

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      Unlocking Sustainable Product Development Through Data-Driven Innovation

      2025-06-24, 10:15 AM

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      Alex Broadley
      Vertical Market Head, Industry Sector, Siemens

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      INTERACTIVE ROUNDTABLES

      2025-06-24, 3:30 PM

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      James Watson
      Partner, Argon & Co

      James is a Partner at Argon & Co UK, an award-winning business management consulting firm specialising in operations strategy and transformation. James is highly experienced at partnering with retailers and suppliers across the grocery industry to design and implement improvements in their supply chains​.

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      INTERACTIVE ROUNDTABLES

      2025-06-24, 3:30 PM

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      Jamie Dujardin
      VP of Product, Altruistiq

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      From Source to Stomach: Enhancing Transparency and Traceability Through Innovative Technology

      2025-06-24, 2:20 PM

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      Amr Rizk
      Offering Manager, Industrial Processes, Honeywell Advanced Limited

      Based out of Dublin, Amr has an academic background in Mechanical engineering; yet he has ventured to explore different roles and functions within an array of industries. He has an experience in heavy industries like Oil & Gas, Steel, Cement, Aluminium as well lighter industries like Automotives and F&B.

      He was fortunate enough to wear different hats during his career in production engineering, Project management, Business development, Product marketing and he is now managing our Industrial processes offering.

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      Decarbonize Your Operations While Staying Competitive

      2025-06-24, 9:20 AM

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      Decarbonize Your Operations While Staying Competitive

      2025-06-24, 5:05 PM

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      Anthony Mulley
      Head of Business Development, Marlow Ingredients

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      Panel Discussion: How Can New Food Ingredient Sources Advance the Transition to More Sustainable Food Systems?

      2025-06-24, 10:55 AM

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