Food Matters Live roundtables give you the opportunity to delve into a topic focused on a pressing issue specific to your business. Discuss solutions tailored to your needs with industry experts and other premium food businesses in an impartial, intimate setting. Explore some the roundtables taking place at Ascot below.
10:45 – 11:45
Reformulating to reduce Carbon footprint for Scope 3 in the Science-Based Target Initiatives
Judith Murdoch, will explain the subtle but important differences between the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and its UK counterpart, the UK Forest Risk Commodity Regulation (UKFRC). She will advise what you need to do if the legislation applies to your business.
She will describe how fats and oils from AAK will fully comply with both sets of legislation, and how AAK sites in the UK can help prove compliance with EU legislation. This is despite the UK not being part of the EU and therefore not being part of the EU IT system for compliance.
Lastly, Judith will talk about the challenges of meeting Scope 3 targets in the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), and the tools that AAK has developed to make reductions in the carbon footprint of everyday food.
Hosts:
Judith Murdoch, Director, Murdoch Associates
Margot Logman, Sustainability Project Manager, AAK
Navigating EU Deforestation Regulation
10:45 – 11:45
Understanding the impact of EUDR regulation on sustainable palm oil
Navigating EU Deforestation Regulation
10:30 – 11:30
Formulating to meet the demand for protein-rich, plant-based diets
Positive Nutrition
10:30 – 11:30
Increase your NPD resource to launch more & faster
The NPD support Froghop provides allowes businesses to deliver projects/products faster, where resources are lacking. Discover more in this exclusive roundtable session with our team.
Host: Nell Head, Head of Development, Froghop
Positive Nutrition
10:45 – 11:45
Reformulating to reduce Carbon footprint for Scope 3 in the Science-Based Target Initiatives
Judith Murdoch, will explain the subtle but important differences between the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and its UK counterpart, the UK Forest Risk Commodity Regulation (UKFRC). She will advise what you need to do if the legislation applies to your business.
She will describe how fats and oils from AAK will fully comply with both sets of legislation, and how AAK sites in the UK can help prove compliance with EU legislation. This is despite the UK not being part of the EU and therefore not being part of the EU IT system for compliance.
Lastly, Judith will talk about the challenges of meeting Scope 3 targets in the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), and the tools that AAK has developed to make reductions in the carbon footprint of everyday food.
Hosts:
Judith Murdoch, Director, Murdoch Associates
Margot Logman, Sustainability Project Manager, AAK
Sustainable Sourcing
10:45 – 11:45
Understanding the impact of EUDR regulation on sustainable palm oil
Sustainable Sourcing
10:45 – 11:45
Sustainable agricultural practices and their application across the European Union: fresh produce focus
Environmental stewardship is a central tenet of the EU’s approach to sustainability in the fresh produce sector, encompassing a broad range of best practices. These practices are designed to minimise environmental impact while ensuring the economic and social sustainability of fruit and vegetable production. EU Food’s roundtable will discuss:
Sustainable Sourcing
13:45 – 14:30
Increase your NPD resource to launch more & faster
The NPD support Froghop provides allowes businesses to deliver projects/products faster, where resources are lacking. Discover more in this exclusive roundtable session with our team.
Host: Nell Head, Head of Development, Froghop
Insights and Trends
13:45 – 14:30
Formulating to meet the demand for protein-rich, plant-based diets
Insights and Trends
13:45 – 14:30
Beyond the hype: how AI can drive real innovation in flavour & ingredient development
Join our roundtable to see how AI can move beyond the buzz and truly drive innovation. Let’s explore together how data-driven insights can help make smarter, faster decisions in product development.
Hosts:
Jade Lain, UK Marketing Manager, Symrise
Ruben Rama, Global Sensory and Consumer Insights Data & Knowledge Manager, Symrise
Insights and Trends
10:30 – 11:30
The gut-brain axis – Role of prebiotic chicory root fibres in mood regulation
Interest in prebiotics and their positive effects on the gut microbiome is greater than ever before. But what exactly are scientifically recognised prebiotics and what makes them so unique? Fibre from chicory root (inulin and oligofructose) and the gut-brain connection play a crucial role in this, as demonstrated by established and recent scientific evidence – modulating the microbiota with prebiotic fibre from chicory roo can even improve mood.
Host: Silke Ullmann, Manager – Nutrition Communications, BENEO
Positive Nutrition
10:30 – 11:30
Formulating to meet the demand for protein-rich, plant-based diets
Positive Nutrition
10:30 – 11:30
Sports and active nutrition: Navigating the policy, political and regulatory landscape
As a new policy cycle begins in the EU, this roundtable will delve into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the sports and active nutrition sector. Food and nutrition and sustainability expert, Andrea Gutierrez-Solana from the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA), the leading European trade body for sports and active nutrition products, will provide a round-up of the most important policy and regulatory initiatives impacting the industry over the past 5 years and will discuss what sports foods businesses should expect for the next 5 years based on the new policy priorities.
Host: Andrea Gutierrez-Solana, Secretariat, European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA)
Positive Nutrition
10:45 – 11:45
Reformulating to reduce Carbon footprint for Scope 3 in the Science-Based Target Initiatives
Judith Murdoch, will explain the subtle but important differences between the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and its UK counterpart, the UK Forest Risk Commodity Regulation (UKFRC). She will advise what you need to do if the legislation applies to your business.
She will describe how fats and oils from AAK will fully comply with both sets of legislation, and how AAK sites in the UK can help prove compliance with EU legislation. This is despite the UK not being part of the EU and therefore not being part of the EU IT system for compliance.
Lastly, Judith will talk about the challenges of meeting Scope 3 targets in the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), and the tools that AAK has developed to make reductions in the carbon footprint of everyday food.
Hosts:
Judith Murdoch, Director, Murdoch Associates
Margot Logman, Sustainability Project Manager, AAK
Sustainable Sourcing
10:45 – 11:45
Understanding the impact of EUDR regulation on sustainable palm oil
Sustainable Sourcing
10:45 – 11:45
Sustainable agricultural practices and their application across the European Union: fresh produce focus
Environmental stewardship is a central tenet of the EU’s approach to sustainability in the fresh produce sector, encompassing a broad range of best practices. These practices are designed to minimise environmental impact while ensuring the economic and social sustainability of fruit and vegetable production. EU Food’s roundtable will discuss:
Sustainable Sourcing
10:45 – 11:45
How and why to get on board with the Science Based Targets initiative
As there are more and more green claims in the market, the necessity for robust standards becomes vital. The SBTi is well recognised as the global standard for carbon emissions reductions targets but what are the advantages and things to be aware of when signing up to SBTi?
Sustainable Sourcing
13:45 – 14:30
Natural and innovative ingredient solutions to help manage microbial spoilage in food & beverages
Insights and Trends
13:45 – 14:30
Increase your NPD resource to launch more & faster
The NPD support Froghop provides allowes businesses to deliver projects/products faster, where resources are lacking. Discover more in this exclusive roundtable session with our team.
Host: Nell Head, Head of Development, Froghop
Insights and Trends
13:45 – 14:30
Formulating to meet the demand for protein-rich, plant-based diets
Insights and Trends
13:45 – 14:30
Beyond the hype: how AI can drive real innovation in flavour & ingredient development
Join our roundtable to see how AI can move beyond the buzz and truly drive innovation. Let’s explore together how data-driven insights can help make smarter, faster decisions in product development.
Hosts:
Jade Lain, UK Marketing Manager, Symrise
Ruben Rama, Global Sensory and Consumer Insights Data & Knowledge Manager, Symrise
Insights and Trends
Scale-up solutions
NPD and technical support
Allergy and free-from
Regulatory and compliance support
Culinary insights
Nutrition and health claims
Ingredient innovation
Traceability and transparency
Responsible sourcing in practice
Regulation and compliance
Science-based targets in managing emissions
Working collectively in regenerative agriculture
Sports and active nutrition
Mood and cognition
Ultra-processed foods
Reproduction and women’s health
Digestion and gut health
Cardiovascular health
A roundtable will position your business in front of an engaged, pre-qualified audience of industry peers, actively looking for solutions to help them navigate the future of food and nutrition.
Food Matters Live will take place in Ascot, Manchester, and Dublin offering opportunities to gain practical information, obtain knowledge from credible case studies, and build connections within the food industry.