Innovation teams are navigating more pressure, and more opportunity than ever before. As consumer expectations shift and the food and drink industry faces growing commercial, nutritional and supply chain challenges, understanding what drives change has never been more important. Across two days, the Insights & Trends Theatre will explore the global trends, consumer behaviours and emerging technologies shaping the next generation of food and drink innovation. From changing consumer preferences, ingredient volatility and the future of protein to GLP-1s, fibre, plant-based innovation and breakthrough ingredient technologies, discover how brands can turn evolving consumer needs and industry challenges into commercially viable NPD opportunities.

Explore the themes

The Insights and Trends main stage programme will be available to view in early 2027. For now, discover the themes that will be taking to the stage across the two-day programme.

We kindly ask that, when attending a session, you plan to stay for the full duration of the stream to ensure the best experience for both speakers and attendees.

16th June

Understanding changing consumer needs and navigating the commercial, technological and nutritional challenges shaping the future of food.

  • Global consumer trends & shifting expectations - The cultural, economic and lifestyle forces influencing food choices.

  • Supply chain resilience & ingredient volatility - Navigating cost pressures, ingredient shortages and reformulation challenges.

  • The future of protein - Exploring emerging protein sources, technologies and consumer acceptance.

  • GLP-1s & the changing nutrition landscape - How evolving eating habits are creating new opportunities for product innovation.

17th June

Exploring how consumer behaviour, nutritional priorities and ingredient innovation can unlock the next wave of food and drink development.

  • Consumer psychology & purchasing behaviour - Understanding what drives food choices, trial and repeat purchases.

  • Fibre, health & industry responsibility - Addressing nutritional gaps through reformulation, innovation and behaviour change.

  • The next chapter of plant-based - Rethinking the category and identifying credible opportunities for growth.

  • Emerging ingredients & food technology - Harnessing ingredient breakthroughs to deliver the next generation of NPD.

Food Matters Live London

16-17June | Olympia, London

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