Food Matters Live 2026 Events
2026 promises to be a truly exciting year for Food Matters Live, with a two-day event at Olympia’s brand new International Convention Centre partnership on 3-4 June in London and at Rotterdam Ahoy on 22 – 23 September
International Convention Centre, Olympia, London, 3-4 June 2026
Food Matters Live is back in Central London in 2026 with a two-day event at the state-of-the-art, newly redeveloped International Convention Centre at Olympia. The event will boast Food Matters Live’s signature blend of thought-provoking content, with talks and expert panels, groundbreaking ingredient showcases from global innovators, NPD Discovery Table Talks, immersive tasting experiences such as Tastes of Better, the NPD Discovery Zone, where partners will showcase their latest food ingredient solutions at dedicated exhibition stands, and exclusive networking opportunities.
Rotterdam Ahoy, 22-23 September 2026
After coming to Rotterdam for the first time in 2025, Food Matters Live returns to the Dutch city for a two-day event packed with talks, case studies and panel discussions. The event will feature the Insights and Trends programmes, The Future of Positive Nutrition, the immersive ingredient showcase, Tastes of Better, NPD Discovery Table Talks, The NPD Discovery Zone and exclusive networking opportunities for VIPs.
Tastes of Better
A unique set of innovative ingredient showcases for all those working at the heart of product development. Each showcase will take you through an inspiring and experiential journey of technical insights and taste, designed to support you in solving new product development challenges, and accelerating and sustaining innovation.
Insights and Trends
50 speakers from international food and nutrition communities will deliver science-led talks, case studies and panel discussion putting the spotlight on evidence-based nutrition science. Covering healthy ageing, women’s health, active nutrition and more, experts will share groundbreaking innovation in ingredients, technologies and the research enabling industry knowledge transfer.
NPD Discovery Table Talks
Led by industry experts, Table Talks provide a setting for informed but intimate discussion around key themes. Discussion points include innovative ingredients, sustainable sourcing, formulation support and advice, technology patents, investment, regulation and cross-sector industry collaboration.
NPD Discovery Zone
Situated within the main networking hub, this interactive zone features some of the latest groundbreaking ingredients making an impact on the future of food and nutrition. Meet the global ingredient innovators in person and find out how their solutions can make an impact on the future of your new product development.
Future of Positive Nutrition
50 speakers from international food and nutrition communities will deliver science-led talks, case studies and panel discussion putting the spotlight on evidence-based nutrition science. Covering healthy ageing, women’s health, active nutrition and more, experts will share ground-breaking innovation in ingredients, technologies and the research enabling industry knowledge transfer.
Networking
Meet the global innovators in the food, beverage and nutrition sector and take advantage of exclusive networking, where you will be able to discuss your new product needs and discover the latest, cutting-edge ingredient solutions.
