Main stage insights programme
The main stages at Food Matters Live will give you access to a wealth of knowledge across food innovation insights and trends, sustainable sourcing and positive nutrition. Discover influential speakers who will share thought-leadership, key insights and best practice through keynote talks, inspiring panel discussions and ground-breaking case studies. Explore the full programme below and select the sessions that are going to help you navigate towards your strategy goals.
Please note: Welcome refreshments, lunch and drinks will be provided at each day of the event
Rotterdam
08:15 - 08:50
Insights and trends
Registration
08:50 - 09:00
Insights and trends
Chair’s welcome to Food Matters Live Rotterdam
09:00 - 09:30
Insights and trends
Opening executive interview
09:00 - 09:30
Insights and trends
Opening executive interview
09:30 - 09:40
Insights and trends
Partner welcome panel
Meet the Food Matters Live lead partners during this introductory session where they will provide a flavour of what’s to come in their technical innovative ingredients showcase sessions. Sharing some of the key trends, insights, categories and themes they’ll be addressing throughout the day, the partners explain why they have chosen to focus on those specific areas.
09:30 - 09:40
Insights and trends
Partner welcome panel
Meet the Food Matters Live lead partners during this introductory session where they will provide a flavour of what’s to come in their technical innovative ingredients showcase sessions. Sharing some of the key trends, insights, categories and themes they’ll be addressing throughout the day, the partners explain why they have chosen to focus on those specific areas.
09:45 - 09:50
Insights and trends
Chair’s welcome to Insights and Trends
09:45 - 09:50
Insights and trends
Chair’s welcome to Insights and Trends
09:50 - 10:45
Insights and trends
Food trends 2030: driving sustainable innovation through mega trends
What are the latest trends currently driving sustainable innovation? How are different stakeholders collaborating to meet consumer demand for sustainable and healthier products while maintaining profitability? How are shifts in consumer behaviour and motivations shaping these trends? Who is driving the rising demand for global flavours and how are their preferences shaping innovation in new products?
09:50 - 10:05 - The next wave: market growth and innovation driven by key food trends
Lu Ann Williams Co-founder and Global SVP Research, Innova Market Insights
10:05 - 10:45 - Panel discussion
Volkert Engelsman
Chair
Robin Food Coalition,
Cees-Jan Adema
Director General
FNLI (Federation of the Dutch Food Industry),
Lu Ann Williams
Co-founder and Global SVP Research
Innova Market Insights,
Marjolein Brasz
CEO
Foodvalley,
Arnaud de Beukelaer
Board Member, Fevia (Federation of the Belgium Food Industry)
Managing Director & Co-founder, Flavence,
09:50 - 10:45
Insights and trends
Elevating health and sustainability
How is the food industry responding to the cost-of-living crisis and the shift in consumer dining preferences? What are the opportunities and challenges in designing affordable, nutritious, indulgent products that are ethically sourced? How can emerging technology and data insights be leveraged to improve the sustainability and nutritional value of new menus? What impact is HFSS and other upcoming regulations having on future product and menu development? How can collaboration across the supply chain help reduce costs and ensure the scalability of healthy, sustainable food solutions for mainstream consumers?
09:50 - 10:05 - Spotlight presentation
10:05 - 10:45 - Panel discussion
09:50 - 10:05
Insights and trends
The next wave: market growth and innovation driven by key food trends
09:50 - 10:05
Insights and trends
Spotlight presentation
10:05 - 10:45
Insights and trends
Panel discussion
Volkert Engelsman
Chair
Robin Food Coalition,
Cees-Jan Adema
Director General
FNLI (Federation of the Dutch Food Industry),
Lu Ann Williams
Co-founder and Global SVP Research
Innova Market Insights,
Marjolein Brasz
CEO
Foodvalley,
Arnaud de Beukelaer
Board Member, Fevia (Federation of the Belgium Food Industry)
Managing Director & Co-founder, Flavence,
10:05 - 10:45
Insights and trends
Panel discussion
11:00 - 12:00
Insights and trends
Roundtable discussions
These roundtable discussions offer practical, solution-oriented insights. Key themes include innovative ingredients, formulation expertise and guidance, cutting-edge technology patents, sustainable sourcing practices, investment, regulation and cross-sector industry collaboration.
11:00 - 12:00
Insights and trends
Roundtable discussions
These roundtable discussions offer practical, solution-oriented insights. Key themes include innovative ingredients, formulation expertise and guidance, cutting-edge technology patents, sustainable sourcing practices, investment, regulation and cross-sector industry collaboration.
12:15 - 13:15
Insights and trends
Insights and trends in ingredient innovation and positive nutrition
What ingredient innovations are on the horizon to support health and wellbeing, while also addressing key practical demands such as taste, convenience and affordability? How is consumer awareness of the impact of their diet shaping their purchasing habits? What is driving consumer interest in all-in-one solutions, and how is this trend shaping new product development? How can personalised nutrition approaches be effectively integrated into product development? With the growing demand for clean-label products what are the key innovations in plant-based, prebiotic and probiotic enriched food and drink solutions that support health and wellbeing?
12:15 - 12:30 - Spotlight presentation
12:30 - 13:15 - Panel discussion
12:15 - 13:15
Insights and trends
The future of NPD: harnessing trends and tech to drive innovation
What will be the role of tech and digital transformation? How will technological advancements, such as AI and smart devices, change consumer expectations? What role is AI playing in accelerating new flavour and ingredient development? How can AI and data-driven insights revolutionise precision health and what opportunities do they present for developing personalised nutrition solutions?
12:15 - 12:30 - Spotlight presentation
12:30 - 12:45 - Food as medicine – how gut microbiome testing and a personalised data-driven approach can propel food ingredients towards positive health effects
Roy Lenders CEO & CTO, InnerBuddies
12:45 - 13:15 - Panel discussion
12:15 - 12:30
12:15 - 12:30
Insights and trends
Spotlight presentation
12:30 - 13:15
12:30 - 12:45
Insights and trends
Food as medicine – how gut microbiome testing and a personalized data-driven approach can propel food ingredients towards positive health effects
13:15 - 13:55
Insights and trends
Networking lunch
13:15 - 13:55
Insights and trends
Networking lunch
13:55 - 14:40
Insights and trends
Roundtable discussions
These roundtable discussions offer practical, solution-oriented insights. Key themes include innovative ingredients, formulation expertise and guidance, cutting-edge technology patents, sustainable sourcing practices, investment, regulation and cross-sector industry collaboration.
13:55 - 14:40
Insights and trends
Roundtable discussions
These roundtable discussions offer practical, solution-oriented insights. Key themes include innovative ingredients, formulation expertise and guidance, cutting-edge technology patents, sustainable sourcing practices, investment, regulation and cross-sector industry collaboration.
14:45 - 15:45
Insights and trends
The future of protein: shaping tomorrow’s innovations
With the rise in protein fortification driven by consumers adopting protein-powered lifestyles, how can the food industry innovate and seize these growth opportunities? Can the development of non-alcoholic beverages and better-for-you snacks cater to this increasing demand? What are the latest advancements in hybrid and alternative protein sources from cultured meat through to marine proteins? How factors should be considered when selecting the most suitable alternative protein source for new products? How can plant-based flavours and textures be enhanced to meet consumer expectations without compromising on nutritional value?
14:45 - 15:00 - Driving alternative protein innovation to meet consumer expectations
Carlotte Lucas Head of Industry, The Good Food Institute Europe
15:00 - 15:15 - Spotlight presentation
Lorena Friedhoff Senior Manager FoodTech, REWE Group
15:15 - 15:30 - Spotlight presentation
15:30 - 15:45 - Q&A Session
14:45 - 15:45
Insights and trends
Sustainable sourcing for NPD
How can businesses balance the commercial pressures of cost and scalability with the need for sustainable ingredient sourcing in NPD? What are the challenges and opportunities of building a sustainable supply chain without vertical integration? What does sustainability mean to consumers and what are they looking for from sustainably sourced products? Are consumers willing to play a premium and what strategies can bridge the gap between cost and value perception of these products? What innovative solutions are helping drive sustainability in NPD?
14:45 - 15:00 - Spotlight presentation
15:00 - 15:15 - A sustainable supply chain for Cambodian organic rice - complying to EU baby food standard
Jan van den Bosch Group Manager Innovation and Development, SanoRice
15:15 - 15:30 - Turning every part into value: the future of sustainable chicken
Jeroen Floris Commercial Director, Storteboom Food Group
15:30 - 15:45 - Q&A Session
14:45 - 15:00
Insights and trends
Driving alternative protein innovation to meet consumer expectations
15:00 - 15:15
Insights and trends
Spotlight presentation
15:15 - 15:30
Insights and trends
Spotlight presentation
15:30 - 15:45
Insights and trends
Question and answer session
15:45 - 16:00
Insights and trends
Afternoon break
15:45 - 16:00
Insights and trends
Afternoon break
16:00 - 16:55
Insights and trends
Rethinking ultra-processed foods: navigating challenges and opportunities for health and innovation
What constitutes UPF? What strategies can brands use to enhance consumer perception of UPFs? Should you eliminate or reformulate UPFs? What are the latest innovations in developing healthier alternatives? How can these solutions balance nutrition, taste and convenience? What practical steps can manufacturers take to reformulate or eliminate UPFs in their products?
16.00 – 16.20 - Ultra-processed foods: navigating perception, policy and innovation
Erin Boyd Kappelhof CEO, Eat Well Global
16:20 - 16:55 - Panel discussion
16:00 - 16:55
Insights and trends
The future is fibre: how it’s shaping the next generation of food and drink
Why is the “fibre gap” a problem? What are the barriers to increasing fibre intake? Where are the opportunities to bridge the gap of dietary fibre deficiencies? What practical solutions are available to boost fibre content in staple foods without significantly increasing costs? How can innovations in fibre ingredients, such as soluble fibres or upcycled sources, help bridge the gap and meet consumer expectations for clean-label solutions?
16:00 - 16:15 - Positive food environments - industry's impact through wholegrain and fibre
Bo Dohmen Senior Manager, Nutrition & Health, FoodDrinkEurope
16:15 - 16:30 - Bridging the fibre gap through baked goods – challenges and opportunities
Mikkel Andersen Global Category Manager and Global Lead on Health & Nutrition, Lantmännen Unibake International
16.30 – 16.45 - Closing the fibre gap: unlocking nutrition with wholegrain breakfast cereals
Ece Nevra Durukan Head of Nutrition, Regulatory and Scientific ATairs, Cereal Partners Worldwide; President, CEEREAL
16:45 - 16:55 - Q&A Session
16:00 - 16:20
Insights and trends
Ultra-processed foods: navigating perception, policy and innovation
16:20 - 16:55
16:55 - 17:00
Insights and trends
Chairs closing remarks
16:55 - 17:00
Insights and trends
Chairs closing remarks
17:00 - 17:30
Insights and trends
Networking drinks
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