Looking back to go forward

03 Jun 2026
NPD Discovery Theatre
NPD Discovery Theatre
Food historian Annie Gray joins us to showcase how we might draw inspiration from history. All of the trends of the now - whether it's sustainability, health, plant-forward or a desire to move away from UPFs seem to have their echoes in the past. Annie will not only offer a historical perspective, a valuable reminder not to rose-tint how we used to eat - but also highlight a few key ingredients and concepts which might be worth bringing back. 
Chairperson
Rachel Auty
Rachel Auty, Food-innovation Consultant
Speakers
Annie Gray
Annie Gray, Food Historian, Presenter, Author - The Kitchen Cabinet, Radio 4