Welcome to the programme for Food Matters Live in London

Registration will open at 8:30am each day, along with a welcome address at 9am before going into the opening perspectives.

You can explore all the speakers and sessions taking place across our main stages, Tastes of Better showcases and NPD Discovery Roundtables.

Opening Perspectives

Trends that are changing how and what we eat

3 June | 9:10am - 9:40am

The AI Advantage: Your strategic partner in food & innovation

4 June | 9:10am - 9:35am
annie gray

Annie Gray

Author, Broadcaster, Food Historian on The Kitchen Cabinet, Radio 4.

Robert Lowery

R&D Senior Director - UK&I and Europe Foods, PepsiCo

annie gray

Alberto Prado

Former Vice President, Global Head of R&D Digital & Partnerships, Unilever

Bertrand Emond

Bertrand Emond

Ambassador, Campden BRI

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Insights and Trends main stage

These sessions are 1-hour long. The timings are:

9:45-10:45
11:00-12:00
14:50-15:50

    • 3rd June Session 1: The Market in Motion: Global Consumer Insights
    Explore the changing environment of global food preferences in this insightful session on emerging consumer trends and market dynamics.
    In partnership with
    UI
    • 3rd June Session 1: The Market in Motion: Global Consumer Insights
    Every insight represents an opportunity.  However, its value is only realised when organisations have the capability to turn it into action. In today’s environment of increasing complexity, faster tim …
    In partnership with
    ui
    • 3rd June Session 2: Ultra-Processed Foods – Harmful or Misunderstood?
    A dynamic and lively discussion exploring the role of ultra-processed foods in today’s diets.
    • 3rd June Session 3: Advanced proteins and upcycled protein innovation
    What are the most compelling innovations expected to shape 2026–2030?
    In partnership with
    Bunge
    • 3rd June Session 3: Advanced proteins and upcycled protein innovation

    Fermentation-derived proteins and Cultivated meat and seafood

    In partnership with
    Bunge
    • 3rd June Session 3: Advanced proteins and upcycled protein innovation
    Duynie will showcase a new generation of plant‑based protein designed to boost nutrition and sustainability while delivering functional properties that help reduce formulation costs.
    In partnership with
    Duynie
The Future of Positive Nutrition main stage

These sessions are 1-hour long. The timings are:

9:45-10:45
11:00-12:00
14:50-15:50

    • 3rd June Session 1: Fibre’s Comeback: Why Fibre Is Back at the Centre of Nutrition
    Examine the state of fibre intake in the UK, the gap to public health targets, and the role industry can play in closing it—alongside key consumer perceptions and the barriers that must be addressed t …
    In partnership with
    T&L
    • 3rd June Session 1: Fibre’s Comeback: Why Fibre Is Back at the Centre of Nutrition

    Hear about the challenges and successes of boosting fibre intake across Denmark.

    In partnership with
    T&L
    • 3rd June Session 1: Fibre’s Comeback: Why Fibre Is Back at the Centre of Nutrition
    This panel examines how fibre is being redefined for modern health and nutrition. Experts will explore new product and ingredient innovations, smarter formulations that improve taste and functionality …
    In partnership with
    T&L
    • 3rd June Session 2: The Future of Nutrition in the GLP-1 Era

    A fast-paced look at the booming GLP-1 market, the consumers driving it, and how their needs are reshaping food, nutrition, and purchasing decisions.

    In partnership with
    Rousselot
    • 3rd June Session 2: The Future of Nutrition in the GLP-1 Era
    Explore the GLP-1 trend and its impact on the functional Food & Beverage market. Discover how to innovate with functional ingredients in the GLP-1/GIP space and stand out from the competition: Trends …
    In partnership with
    Rousselot
    • 3rd June Session 2: The Future of Nutrition in the GLP-1 Era
    This panel explores how brands can translate GLP-1 science into credible, commercially successful products. Experts will discuss formulation strategies that support nutrition, muscle, and digestive he …
    In partnership with
    Rousselot
    • 3rd June Session 3: Gut Health and the Microbiome: From Emerging Science to Practical Solutions for Nutrition

    Explore the latest science in how the gut microbiome influences immunity, metabolism, and mood, and its emerging role in longevity.

    • 3rd June Session 3: Gut Health and the Microbiome: From Emerging Science to Practical Solutions for Nutrition
    A deep dive into how the functional nutrition industry can commercialise on microbiome advances: new product formats, novel formulations, data-driven personalisation, regulatory credibility, and consu …
The Flavour and Colour Lab

These sessions are 1-hour long. The timings are:

9:45-10:45
11:00-12:00
16:00-16:45

    • 3rd June Session 1: Key Trends in Flavour and Colour Innovation
    Flavour and colour are now critical to how consumers choose, trust and enjoy food.
    • 3rd June Session 2: The Global Flavour Exchange
    Global flavours are driving consumer excitement but turning food culture into scalable, profitable products takes more than inspiration. This panel explores how brands adopt global tastes into the mai …
    • Sensory Lab

    From the elegant bitterness of matcha and the velvety sweetness of ube, to delicate sakura (cherry blossom), aromatic pandan and zesty yuzu, Döhler's experts transform regional favourites into consumer-ready concepts for confectionery and plant-based dairy. 

    In partnership with
    Dohler
    • Sensory Lab
    Join ICG Flavours on a sensory journey inspired by the creativity, craft and culture of some of the world’s most iconic cocktail capitals from the timeless sophistication of London and the romance of Paris to the vibrant energy of Tel Aviv and the precision of Tokyo.
    In partnership with
          ICG     
    • Sensory Lab
    Join ICG Flavours on a sensory journey inspired by the creativity, craft and culture of some of the world’s most iconic cocktail capitals from the timeless sophistication of London and the romance of Paris to the vibrant energy of Tel Aviv and the precision of Tokyo.
    In partnership with
    ICG     
    • Sensory Lab

    Döhler expert flavourists have skillfully unlocked nature’s secrets into easy-to-use LEMON flavouring keys. These solutions will enable you to achieve independence from the volatile lemon raw material market. Discover Döhler's Lemon Keys perfectly crafted with four versatile flavoured & natural coloured food applications.

    In partnership with
    Dohler
    • Sensory Lab
    Join ICG Flavours on a sensory journey inspired by the creativity, craft and culture of some of the world’s most iconic cocktail capitals from the timeless sophistication of London and the romance of Paris to the vibrant energy of Tel Aviv and the precision of Tokyo.
    In partnership with
    ICG     
    • Sensory Lab
    Discover Döhler's real-life confectionery, bakery and plant-based drinks applications that deliver rich taste, appealing texture and a satisfying consumer experience - all while supporting more stable sourcing, optimised recipes and improved cost-in-use.
    In partnership with
    Dohler
    • Sensory Lab
    Join ICG Flavours on a sensory journey inspired by the creativity, craft and culture of some of the world’s most iconic cocktail capitals from the timeless sophistication of London and the romance of Paris to the vibrant energy of Tel Aviv and the precision of Tokyo.
    In partnership with
    ICG
    • Sensory Lab
    Sugar is under scrutiny - from evolving regulations and taxation to rising consumer expectations on health and transparency. Döhler invites you to explore how smart recipe design can significantly cut sugar while keeping what matters most: your product’s characteristic taste and brand identity.
    In partnership with
    Dohler
    • Sensory Lab

    Join ICG Flavours on a sensory journey inspired by the creativity, craft and culture of some of the world’s most iconic cocktail capitals from the timeless sophistication of London and the romance of Paris to the vibrant energy of Tel Aviv and the precision of Tokyo.

    In partnership with
    ICG
    • Sensory Lab
    From the elegant bitterness of matcha and the velvety sweetness of ube, to delicate sakura (cherry blossom), aromatic pandan and zesty yuzu, Döhler's experts transform regional favourites into consumer-ready concepts for confectionery and plant-based dairy. 
    In partnership with
    Dohler
    • Sensory Lab

    Join ICG Flavours on a sensory journey inspired by the creativity, craft and culture of some of the world’s most iconic cocktail capitals from the timeless sophistication of London and the romance of Paris to the vibrant energy of Tel Aviv and the precision of Tokyo.

    In partnership with
    ICG     
    • Sensory Lab

    Döhler expert flavourists have skillfully unlocked nature’s secrets into easy-to-use LEMON flavouring keys. These solutions will enable you to achieve independence from the volatile lemon raw material market. Discover Döhler's Lemon Keys perfectly crafted with four versatile flavoured & natural coloured food applications.

    In partnership with
    Dohler
    • 3rd June Session 3: Multi-Sensory Design: Enhancing Taste through the Senses
    Flavour isn’t just about taste, it’s shaped by sight, sound, texture, temperature and smell working together. Bringing flavour psychology to life through live multi-sensory demonstrations, this sessio …
Tastes of Better
  1. By invitation only: Meet the  Tastes of Better lead partners and discover the innovative ingredient solutions that can fast-track your NPD.
    In partnership with
    AAK   AGRANA   Beneo    IFF
  2. By invitation only: Meet the Tastes of Better lead partners and discover the innovative ingredient solutions that can fast-track your NPD.
    In partnership with
    AAK   AGRANA   Beneo    IFF
  3. By invitation only: Meet the Tastes of Better lead partners and discover the innovative ingredient solutions that can fast-track your NPD.
    In partnership with
    AAK   AGRANA   Beneo    IFF
  4. By invitation only: Meet the Tastes of Better lead partners and discover the innovative ingredient solutions that can fast-track your NPD.
    In partnership with
    AAK   AGRANA   Beneo    IFF
NPD Discovery Roundtables
  1. Join the Rousselot application & technical experts to learn about: An overview of metabolic support applications and discuss some of the most frequent challenges when formulating in the segment. Highl …
    In partnership with
    Rousselot
  2. Opportunities exist in the bakery category to deliver more fibre, more protein, cleaner labels and products that support gut health — all while delivering the taste and textures that define bakery. Th …
    In partnership with
    Puratos
  3. With naturally high resistant starch, delivering up to 10x more fibre, the LifyWheat range (white wheat flour and flakes) empowers brands to reinvent everyday foods with upgraded nutrition, improved g …
    In partnership with
    Limagrain
  4. Understanding the shift: Explore how GLP‑1 therapies are transforming nutrient intake patterns — and what this means for creating new food and beverage concepts that align with consumer expectations. …
    In partnership with
    Brenntag
  5. High protein is everywhere. Fibre is quickly following. But in a crowded market, how do you stand out? This roundtable explores how to embed protein and fibre into everyday staples across breakfast, l …
    In partnership with
    U+S
  6. This session will explore why the future of longevity is about healthspan, not just lifespan. Using evidence-based botanical strategies for endurance, fatigue support and vascular function, this sessi …
    In partnership with
    Arjuna
  7. This interactive roundtable explains what regenerative palm oil is, how it differs from conventional and RSPO-certified production, and the role it plays in restoring ecosystems, improving soil health …
    In partnership with
    Daabon
  8. Bunge introduces its groundbreaking PurePro plant-protein, a transformative innovation delivering a distinctively clean taste and light color. This breakthrough directly addresses long-standing formul …
    In partnership with
    Bunge
  9. New product development in food and beverage is more exciting, and more complex, than ever. Reformulation pressures, traceability requirements, packaging redesigns, and artwork approvals are colliding …
    In partnership with
    TG
  10. The longevity market is one of the fastest-growing segments in health and wellness, driven by consumers actively managing how they achieve healthier years – not just how they perform. Yet most brands …
    In partnership with
    TPB
    • Featured NPD Discovery Roundtables
    Starting with a real food example, this session explores how to move from a broad idea or trend to a clear product direction. Using the Ideal Product Model, we’ll work through four simple questions to …
    In partnership with
    UI
  11. For a growing number of consumers, snacking is no longer just a gap between meals, but a meal in its own right: a ritual, a reward, or a deliberate nutritional choice. On-the-go consumption is increas …
    In partnership with
    Tate and Lyle
  12. Centric Software will lead a roundtable exploring how food manufacturing businesses can use integrated PLM to respond faster to market, regulatory and cost pressures. The discussion will focus on the …
    In partnership with
    CS
  13. • Pilot purgatory - Promising AI pilots that never scale. What’s blocking progress, and what does it take to move beyond experimentation? • The expertise paradox - AI needs human knowledge to be valua …
  14. Aging is not one pathway, it's the breakdown of parallel systems: immunity, metabolism, cognition, and gut integrity. This session reveals how leading-edge botanical and microbiome ingredients are add …
    In partnership with
    Sabinsa
  15. Join this insightful roundtable to discuss and find out more about: Key science and commercial potential for metabolic support nutraceuticals, zooming on those focused in glucose control and GLP-1 boo …
    In partnership with
    Rousselot
  16. Opportunities exist in the bakery category to deliver more fibre, more protein, cleaner labels and products that support gut health — all while delivering the taste and textures that define bakery. Th …
    In partnership with
    Puratos
  17. With naturally high resistant starch, delivering up to 10x more fibre, the LifyWheat range (white wheat flour and flakes) empowers brands to reinvent everyday foods with upgraded nutrition, improved g …
    In partnership with
    Limagrain
  18. Conscious nourishment: Fortification designed to meet rising expectations for wellbeing and self‑care. Less is more: Rebalancing formulations for improved nutritional profiles, with the same indulgent …
    In partnership with
    Brenntag
  19. High protein is everywhere. Fibre is quickly following. But in a crowded market, how do you stand out? This roundtable explores how to embed protein and fibre into everyday staples across breakfast, l …
    In partnership with
    U+S
  20. Dr Philip Spratt from the Product Innovation Group at Campden BRI, will lead a session on how the use of a more scientific approach to NPD can help to improve product quality, speed to market, ingredi …
    In partnership with
    Campden
  21. This interactive roundtable explains what regenerative palm oil is, how it differs from conventional and RSPO-certified production, and the role it plays in restoring ecosystems, improving soil health …
    In partnership with
    Daabon
  22. This session will explore evidence-based botanical strategies supporting endurance, fatigue resilience and vascular function. It will delve into clean label formulation, the evolving role of nitric ox …
    In partnership with
    Arjuna
  23. New product development in food and beverage is more exciting, and more complex, than ever. Reformulation pressures, traceability requirements, packaging redesigns, and artwork approvals are colliding …
    In partnership with
    TG
  24. The dominant logic in nutrition formulations has been additive: identify a benefit, source the corresponding ingredient, stack, label, repeat.  The result is products of growing complexity, cost, and …
    In partnership with
    tpb
    • Featured NPD Discovery Roundtables
    In food development, even when the goal is clear, knowing where to focus can be challenging , especially when every change affects the whole product. In this hands-on session, we’ll use a real food ex …
    In partnership with
    UI
  25. Metabolic health is no longer just a clinical issue, it’s becoming part of everyday consumer decision-making. More people are thinking about how the foods and drinks they consume impact their energy, …
    In partnership with
    Tate and Lyle
  26. Centric Software will host a roundtable exploring the growing impact of PPWR and EPR packaging regulations on food manufacturing businesses, and how technology solutions can help teams collaborate mor …
    In partnership with
    CS
  27. Aging is not one pathway, it's the breakdown of parallel systems: immunity, metabolism, cognition, and gut integrity. This session reveals how leading-edge botanical and microbiome ingredients are add …
    In partnership with
    Sabinsa
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 fr …
    • NPD Discovery Theatre
    Join Martina Lokajova to discover how Tempty Foods moved beyond "meat imitations" to build a new food category. Learn how they leveraged 7-Eleven’s Innovation Corner to launch their mycelium-based Spi …
    In partnership with
    TF
    • NPD Discovery Theatre
    Turning surplus bananas into plant-based, premium quality desserts. This session will showcase how upcycled ingredients can be turned into commercially successful food products without compromising on …
    In partnership with
    Banana
    • NPD Discovery Theatre
    Consumers are paying closer attention than ever to what they put into their bodies - scrutinising ingredient lists and expecting greater transparency. Clean label has set the standard, but today consu …
    In partnership with
    BSB
    • NPD Discovery Theatre
    The way we cook today is no longer fit for the future. This session challenges the traditional approach to food and introduces a new way of cooking — where sustainability is not an add-on, but the fou …
    In partnership with
    Uhhmami
    • NPD Discovery Theatre
    Arborea uses its patented Biosolar Leaf™ technology to capture and convert carbon dioxide from any industry into net-zero food, feed, and agrochemical ingredients. It uses sunlight to grow microalgae- …
    In partnership with
    Arborea
    • NPD Discovery Theatre
    In this session, Jens Madsen from DAVA Foods will share how convenience and nutrition can go hand in hand when products are developed with care for raw ingredients and processing methods. Using three …
    In partnership with
    Dava
Insights and Trends main stage

These sessions are 1-hour long. The timings are:

9:45-10:45
11:00-12:00
14:50-15:50

    • 4th June Session 1: Policy-driven reformulation
    As global nutrition policies tighten and expectations for healthier, more sustainable food systems rise, reformulation has become both a strategic imperative and an innovation challenge.
    • 4th June Session 1: Policy-driven reformulation
    As consumers continue to seek healthier, cleaner and more transparent products, brands face the challenge of evolving without sacrificing the sensory qualities that define great food.
    • 4th June Session 2: Indulgence vs. wellness
    Mainstream food culture is being shaped by the blend of food and nutrition.
    • 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.
    In partnership with
    IFF
The Future of Positive Nutrition main stage

These sessions are 1-hour long. The timings are:

9:45-10:45
11:00-12:00
14:50-15:50

    • 4th June Session 1: Personalised Nutrition: Evidence, Application and Limits
    This keynote explores how science, technology, and consumer demand are accelerating personalised nutrition, highlighting what’s already achievable, what remains challenging, and the breakthroughs set …
    • 4th June Session 1: Personalised Nutrition: Evidence, Application and Limits

     

    • 4th June Session 2: Sports & Active Nutrition – Where Performance Meets Clean Label
    The session highlights established effects, emerging insights, and implications for evidence-led product development.
    In partnership with
    Gelita
    • 4th June Session 2: Sports & Active Nutrition – Where Performance Meets Clean Label
    This panel tackles what clean label really means today, exploring how brands can balance transparency, clinical proof, and performance without compromise. Experts will discuss smarter formulation, the …
    In partnership with
    Gelita
    • 4th June Session 3: The Future for Women’s Health
    This fireside chat looks at where women’s health nutrition is heading, exploring emerging opportunities, evolving consumer expectations, and the factors shaping future growth. The conversation will to …
    In partnership with
    Kerry
    • 4th June Session 3: The Future for Women’s Health
    Women’s health has long been oversimplified and underrepresented in both research and product innovation, contributing to the persistent women’s health gap. Not only that, but female health extends fa …
    In partnership with

    Kerry Logo

    • 4th June Session 3: The Future for Women’s Health
    A series of fast-paced lightning talks spotlighting the latest advances in women’s health, from emerging science and ingredient innovation to shifting consumer needs and market demand. Longevity, Bone …
    In partnership with
    Kerry
The Flavour and Colour Lab

These sessions are 1-hour long. The timings are:

9:45-10:45
11:00-12:00
16:00-16:45

    • 4th June Session 1: Natural Flavour and Colour Innovation
    Discover how fermentation unlocks bold, natural flavour while strengthening clean-label and sustainability credentials. Drawing on culinary and scientific innovation, this session shows how brands can …
    • 4th June Session 1: Natural Flavour and Colour Innovation
    Explore how clean-label expectations are reshaping flavour and colour design, turning reformulation into a commercial opportunity rather than a constraint.
    • 4th June Session 2: Flavour Innovation with Wellness Driven Formulations
    This session explores why reducing sugar, fat or salt — or adding functional ingredients — so often erodes indulgence, and how flavour, texture, aroma and expectation work together to create pleasure. …
    In partnership with
    ITS
    • 4th June Session 2: Flavour Innovation with Wellness Driven Formulations
    Unpack how colour and flavour trigger emotional and sensory cues that make functional food and drink feel indulgent.
    In partnership with
    ITS
    • 4th June Session 2: Flavour Innovation with Wellness Driven Formulations
    This session explores practical strategies for reducing sugar, fat or salt without compromising on taste and experience.
    In partnership with
    its
    • Sensory Lab
    Discover Döhler's real-life confectionery, bakery and plant-based drinks applications that deliver rich taste, appealing texture and a satisfying consumer experience - all while supporting more stable sourcing, optimised recipes and improved cost-in-use.
    In partnership with
    Dohler
    • Sensory Lab

    Join ICG Flavours on a sensory journey inspired by the creativity, craft and culture of some of the world’s most iconic cocktail capitals from the timeless sophistication of London and the romance of Paris to the vibrant energy of Tel Aviv and the precision of Tokyo.

    In partnership with
      ICG     
    • Sensory Lab
    Join ICG Flavours on a sensory journey inspired by the creativity, craft and culture of some of the world’s most iconic cocktail capitals from the timeless sophistication of London and the romance of Paris to the vibrant energy of Tel Aviv and the precision of Tokyo.
    In partnership with
      ICG     
    • Sensory Lab

    Sugar is under scrutiny - from evolving regulations and taxation to rising consumer expectations on health and transparency. Döhler invites you to explore how smart recipe design can significantly cut sugar while keeping what matters most: your product’s characteristic taste and brand identity.

    In partnership with
    Dohler
    • Sensory Lab
    From the elegant bitterness of matcha and the velvety sweetness of ube, to delicate sakura (cherry blossom), aromatic pandan and zesty yuzu, Döhler's experts transform regional favourites into consumer-ready concepts for confectionery and plant-based dairy.
    In partnership with
    Dohler
    • Sensory Lab

    Join ICG Flavours on a sensory journey inspired by the creativity, craft and culture of some of the world’s most iconic cocktail capitals from the timeless sophistication of London and the romance of Paris to the vibrant energy of Tel Aviv and the precision of Tokyo.

    In partnership with
      ICG     
    • Sensory Lab

    Join ICG Flavours on a sensory journey inspired by the creativity, craft and culture of some of the world’s most iconic cocktail capitals from the timeless sophistication of London and the romance of Paris to the vibrant energy of Tel Aviv and the precision of Tokyo.

    In partnership with
      ICG     
    • Sensory Lab

    Döhler expert flavourists have skillfully unlocked nature’s secrets into easy-to-use LEMON flavouring keys. These solutions will enable you to achieve independence from the volatile lemon raw material market. Discover Döhler's Lemon Keys perfectly crafted with four versatile flavoured & natural coloured food applications.

    In partnership with
    Dohler
    • Sensory Lab
    Discover Döhler's real-life confectionery, bakery and plant-based drinks applications that deliver rich taste, appealing texture and a satisfying consumer experience - all while supporting more stable sourcing, optimised recipes and improved cost-in-use.
    In partnership with
    Dohler
    • Sensory Lab

    Join ICG Flavours on a sensory journey inspired by the creativity, craft and culture of some of the world’s most iconic cocktail capitals from the timeless sophistication of London and the romance of Paris to the vibrant energy of Tel Aviv and the precision of Tokyo.

    In partnership with
      ICG     
    • Sensory Lab

    Join ICG Flavours on a sensory journey inspired by the creativity, craft and culture of some of the world’s most iconic cocktail capitals from the timeless sophistication of London and the romance of Paris to the vibrant energy of Tel Aviv and the precision of Tokyo.

    In partnership with
      ICG     
    • Sensory Lab

    Sugar is under scrutiny - from evolving regulations and taxation to rising consumer expectations on health and transparency. Döhler invites you to explore how smart recipe design can significantly cut sugar while keeping what matters most: your product’s characteristic taste and brand identity.

    In partnership with
    Dohler
    • 4th June Session 3: The Future of Sensory Branding
    Bompas & Parr will take guests on a journey into the polysensory universe.
Tastes of Better
  1. By invitation only: Meet the Tastes of Better lead partners and discover the innovative ingredient solutions that can fast-track your NPD.

    In partnership with
    AAK   Bunge    IFF
  2. By invitation only: Meet the Tastes of Better lead partners and discover the innovative ingredient solutions that can fast-track your NPD.
    In partnership with
    AAK   Bunge    IFF
  3. By invitation only: Meet the Tastes of Better lead partners and discover the innovative ingredient solutions that can fast-track your NPD.
    In partnership with
    AAK   Bunge    IFF
  4. By invitation only: Meet the Tastes of Better lead partners and discover the innovative ingredient solutions that can fast-track your NPD.
    In partnership with
    AAK   Bunge   
NPD Discovery Roundtables
  1. Join the Rousselot application & technical experts to learn about: An overview of metabolic support applications and discuss some of the most frequent challenges when formulating in the segment. Highl …
    In partnership with
    Rousselot
  2. Opportunities exist in the bakery category to deliver more fibre, more protein, cleaner labels and products that support gut health — all while delivering the taste and textures that define bakery. Th …
    In partnership with
    Puratos
  3. With naturally high resistant starch, delivering up to 10x more fibre, the LifyWheat range (white wheat flour and flakes) empowers brands to reinvent everyday foods with upgraded nutrition, improved g …
    In partnership with
    Limagrain
  4. Understanding the shift: Explore how GLP‑1 therapies are transforming nutrient intake patterns — and what this means for creating new food and beverage concepts that align with consumer expectations. …
    In partnership with
    Brenntag
  5. High protein is everywhere. Fibre is quickly following. But in a crowded market, how do you stand out? This roundtable explores how to embed protein and fibre into everyday staples across breakfast, l …
    In partnership with
    U+S
  6. This session will explore why the future of longevity is about healthspan, not just lifespan. Using evidence-based botanical strategies for endurance, fatigue support and vascular function, this sessi …
    In partnership with
    Arjuna
  7. In a landscape where claims are limited and sometimes technically challenging to deliver, we’ll explore in this NPD roundtable how to responsibly launch functional food and beverage products by lettin …
    In partnership with
    AGRANA
  8. Sustainability is no longer a nice to have — it’s redefining how food is created, sourced, and scaled. At BENEO’s roundtable at Food Matters Live, we’ll take you behind the scenes of what it really ta …
    In partnership with
    Beneo
  9. New product development in food and beverage is more exciting, and more complex, than ever. Reformulation pressures, traceability requirements, packaging redesigns, and artwork approvals are colliding …
    In partnership with
    TG
  10. The longevity market is one of the fastest-growing segments in health and wellness, driven by consumers actively managing how they achieve healthier years – not just how they perform. Yet most brands …
    In partnership with
    TPB
    • Featured NPD Discovery Roundtables
    Starting with a real food example, this session explores how to move from a broad idea or trend to a clear product direction. Using the Ideal Product Model, we’ll work through four simple questions to …
    In partnership with
    UI
  11. For a growing number of consumers, snacking is no longer just a gap between meals, but a meal in its own right: a ritual, a reward, or a deliberate nutritional choice. On-the-go consumption is increas …
    In partnership with
    Tate and Lyle
  12. What if your performance protein could do more than fuel workouts? With a robust body of clinical research, SUPRO® soy protein offers new possibilities at the intersection of performance and cardiomet …
    In partnership with
    iff
  13. Centric Software will lead a roundtable exploring how food manufacturing businesses can use integrated PLM to respond faster to market, regulatory and cost pressures. The discussion will focus on the …
    In partnership with
    CS
  14. Aging is not one pathway, it's the breakdown of parallel systems: immunity, metabolism, cognition, and gut integrity. This session reveals how leading-edge botanical and microbiome ingredients are add …
    In partnership with
    Sabinsa
  15. Join this insightful roundtable to discuss and find out more about: Key science and commercial potential for metabolic support nutraceuticals, zooming on those focused in glucose control and GLP-1 boo …
    In partnership with
    Rousselot
  16. Opportunities exist in the bakery category to deliver more fibre, more protein, cleaner labels and products that support gut health — all while delivering the taste and textures that define bakery. Th …
    In partnership with
    Puratos
  17. With naturally high resistant starch, delivering up to 10x more fibre, the LifyWheat range (white wheat flour and flakes) empowers brands to reinvent everyday foods with upgraded nutrition, improved g …
    In partnership with
    Limagrain
  18. Conscious nourishment: Fortification designed to meet rising expectations for wellbeing and self‑care. Less is more: Rebalancing formulations for improved nutritional profiles, with the same indulgent …
    In partnership with
    Brenntag
  19. High protein is everywhere. Fibre is quickly following. But in a crowded market, how do you stand out? This roundtable explores how to embed protein and fibre into everyday staples across breakfast, l …
    In partnership with
    U+S
  20. Dr Philip Spratt from the Product Innovation Group at Campden BRI, will lead a session on how the use of a more scientific approach to NPD can help to improve product quality, speed to market, ingredi …
    In partnership with
    Campden
  21. This session will explore evidence-based botanical strategies supporting endurance, fatigue resilience and vascular function. It will delve into clean label formulation, the evolving role of nitric ox …
    In partnership with
    Arjuna
  22. In a landscape where claims are limited and sometimes technically challenging to deliver, we’ll explore in this NPD roundtable how to responsibly launch functional food and beverage products by lettin …
    In partnership with
    AGRANA
  23. New product development in food and beverage is more exciting, and more complex, than ever. Reformulation pressures, traceability requirements, packaging redesigns, and artwork approvals are colliding …
    In partnership with
    TG
  24. The dominant logic in nutrition formulations has been additive: identify a benefit, source the corresponding ingredient, stack, label, repeat.  The result is products of growing complexity, cost, and …
    In partnership with
    TPB
    • Featured NPD Discovery Roundtables
    In food development, even when the goal is clear, knowing where to focus can be challenging , especially when every change affects the whole product. In this hands-on session, we’ll use a real food ex …
    In partnership with
    UI
  25. Metabolic health is no longer just a clinical issue, it’s becoming part of everyday consumer decision-making. More people are thinking about how the foods and drinks they consume impact their energy, …
    In partnership with
    Tate and Lyle
  26. Soy protein meets dairy—and while some people raise an eyebrow, the science behind this blend is compelling. With consumers increasingly looking for more from their protein—better performance, better …
    In partnership with
    iff
  27. Centric Software will host a roundtable exploring the growing impact of PPWR and EPR packaging regulations on food manufacturing businesses, and how technology solutions can help teams collaborate mor …
    In partnership with
    CS
  28. Aging is not one pathway, it's the breakdown of parallel systems: immunity, metabolism, cognition, and gut integrity. This session reveals how leading-edge botanical and microbiome ingredients are add …
    In partnership with
    Sabinsa
NPD Discovery Theatre
    • NPD Discovery Theatre
    Some of the fastest growing consumer trends start in a chef’s kitchen lab. This session explores the link between gastronomy, NPD and food retail - and how the power of these connections can accelerat …
    In partnership with
    WS
    • NPD Discovery Theatre
    Driven by evolving consumer trends, food manufacturers are looking for solutions that combine enjoyment, performance and nutrition. Valio’s dairy ingredients help elevate products by delivering excell …
    In partnership with
    Valio
    • NPD Discovery Theatre
    Neil Rankin is a chef, author and co-founder of symplicity®. Neil Rankin is a chef, author and co-founder of symplicity®. A science graduate who retrained as a chef at 29, Neil went on to cook at Mich …
    In partnership with
    symplicity logo
    • NPD Discovery Theatre
    Join Rebecca Ghim, Co-founder of The Ferm, as she explores how circular business models are shaping the future of NPD through surplus ingredients, fermentation and more sustainable supply chains. Disc …
    In partnership with
    fermenters guild
    • NPD Discovery Theatre
    Members of the Fermenters Guild will be taking to the stage to showcase the very best in their passion for fermentation.
    In partnership with
    fermenters guild
Food Matters Live London

3-4 June | Olympia, International Convention Centre