The Ingredient Revolution: Trends and Tech Shaping Tomorrow’s NPD

04 Jun 2026
Insights and Trends Theatre
4th June Session 3: Trends and Tech Shaping Tomorrow’s NPD

From precision fermentation to next-gen sweeteners and functional fibres, ingredient innovation is accelerating faster than ever. This session will explore the cutting-edge technologies, consumer-driven trends and regulatory forces reshaping product development. Discover how manufacturers and suppliers are leveraging new ingredient solutions to deliver better nutrition, cleaner labels and breakthrough product performance.

  • Harness collaborative partnerships
  • Shift from reactive formulation to proactive innovation
  • Identify and capture new market segments
Chairperson
Steve Osborn
Steve Osborn, Food Technology Scout and Commercial Development Director - The Aurora Ceres Partnership
Speakers
Alberto Prado
Alberto Prado, Former Vice President, Global Head of R&D Digital & Partnerships - Unilever
Tim Ingmire
Tim Ingmire, Vice President, Global Innovation & New Technology - pladis Global
Jonathan Hughes
Jonathan Hughes, Co-ordinator, Open Innovation Forum, - Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge
Sonia Huppert
Sonia Huppert, Global Innovation Business Development Lead – Re-Imagine Wellness - IFF